XCARET: Unfold Mexico's Sacred Haven

Experience Mexico at its finest.

Xcaret is a natural refuge found just a few minute drive from Cancun. If you think you've had enough of top Cancun attractions, then move on south to experience Mayan Riviera tours courtesy of Xcaret National Park, Mexico's sacred paradise. One thing's sure, you'll never go wrong upon reaching this popular eco-park because there are around a hundred and one ways to love Xcaret. Delve through the rich culture of the Mexicans from the past to the present and cater your senses through different activities incorporating the country's best underwaters and wildlife. Come and indulge yourself with a delightful tour of nature and tradition.

Xcaret Main Features

Underground River. This highlights your Xcaret tour. Because not all tourist attraction in the world can provide you with this, grab the opportunity of floating over an underground river while witnessing a spectacular view of nature. Your underground river tour can serve as an awesome bonding moment for the family for you can bring your children here, even those as young as five! Swim with your hearts out as you explore the wonder that Xcaret's underground river holds.

Mayan Archeological Site. While learning about Riviera Maya's natural spectacles, it is also a great time to discover about its cutural and historical aspects through the Mayans. There are a lot of unique ruins contained at Xcaret plus one that is a recreation of the original Mayan village. Travel back in ancient Mexican history upon learning from the Maya ruins. 

Animal Parks. There are a variety of parks inside Xcaret that features some of Mexico's best animals. Feel good upon visiting the Butterfly Pavilion where you can interact with different species of Yucatan butterflies while in their natural habitats. You can also move to a Tropical Reef Aquarium and spot marine creatures you've never seen before. Lastly, go wild at the Jaguar Island and observe these large animals in a seemingly 'cageless' area.

Swim with the Dolphins. Share a part of yourself with these amazing underwater creatures and learn more about how they live while swimming with them. Also, you don't just get to swim with the friendly dolphins, but also with those feared sharks. Don't worry because your tour provider will take care of your safety.

Xcaret Mexico Espectacular. As the night arrives, get entertained by Mexico's esteemed Espectacular night performance that is shown in a large theater. Get amused while learning about Mexico's culture and history that is vividly portrayed by the performers spiced up by awesome sounds and lights that strikes every audience..

Playa del Carmen: Its Attractions and an Introduction

Thinking of things to do in Riviera Maya? Try visiting Playa del Carmen!

Playa del Carmen is located in the heart of Riviera Maya in Mexico. It makes as the top attraction in Mexico with a number of things you can do while in there and the worthy sceneries to see.

Playa del Carmen tours are widely available on the respectable tourist companies to let you enjoy your vacation with less worries. In the region, most people; local and tourist alike, see Playa del Carmen mainly because of their stunning beach clubs. Have a relaxing day or two at one of the beach resorts and let yourself be transported to a stress-free world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A day at the beach is best spent at Playa del Carmen. 

If you want to talk a walk in Playa del Carmen, head on to the Fifth Avenue strip. Locally known as Quinta Avenida, this is a location for you see the locals and tourists.  The place is home to a number of shops and restaurants to dine and buy local products during the day. At night, Quinta Avenida transforms into a music entertainment spot, with diners and bars. 

Try the local foods sold along the strip. Try the tacos and other traditional culinary gems as well as international cuisines selling rampantly all throughout the place.

There are Ferry services that transfer tourists to another Caribbean island of Cozumel. This makes it for you to have an easy day tour at the island if you want to have a snorkeling and scuba diving activity. Also, you can have a walk at their ancient historical sites, the famous cenotes, and the ecological parks around Playa del Carmen. Just talk to your tour guide to set this trip. An advanced planned tour is an ease for you and your tour guides. 

At the south of playa del Carmen, you will see Playacar. Playacar is the top of the line development place in the region where you can spot a golfing activity for the day. If sports is your thing, especially golf, you’ll definitely enjoy their golf course in the area. Aside from the golf course, around Playacar are luxury resorts and exclusive residences.

Top Things to do in Riviera Maya

This. It seems that Mexico will never run out of places to offer for a spectacular vacation. Wherever you go, there are still a lot of new activities to try and places to stay. This is one good thing about Mexico—you’ll never get bored.

Riviera Maya is another tourist spot to consider. As you browse through the internet, you’ll see a lot about this place and how to make the most of your visit here. In any season and for all walks of life, Riviera Maya boasts a wide variety of fun stuffs and spots that will definitely make you want to book your flight here.

Here are some of the most popular places to visit and the accompanying activities that you must dare to try:

Travel back in time at Chichen Itza. This is one sightseeing tour that you’ll never regret. Chichen Itza is considered to be the ancient Mayan Empire capital holding majestic archeological buildings like the Temple of a Thousand Columns and Kukulcan Pyramid. Once declared to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World, experience with your eyes the cultural heritage of the Mayans at the heart of Yucatan Peninsula. 

Relax at Xcaret Eco-Archeological Park.  Being the “nature’s sacred paradise”, Xcaret is now considered a unique park in the world. If in other parks, you’ll see it simply as ecological or plainly archeological, well, consider Xcaret to be different. Here you’ll not just enjoy the Mayan atmosphere as this once served to be their place of purifying themselves, you’ll also get the chance to be in one with nature. Soak yourself in the goodness of the underground river and get entertained with a variety of stuffs like dolphin shows, bird and wildlife watching, and the majestic Mexican Show.

Get a Mayan Encounter at Coba. Immerse yourself in a fascinating adventure about Mayan culture in Coba, one of their oldest cities. Located inside a rainforest, fill your eyes to amazement with the highest pyramid in the peninsula. Visit also Pacchen, another Mayan community wherein you’ll get to try eco-tourism activities like rapelling and zip lining.

Entertain yourself at the Caribbean Carnival. All the way to Isla Mujeres, treat yourself for a night party made complete by variety of drinks like Margarita, Tequila, and Piña Colada. Have an absolute Caribbean evening with a full buffet dinner by the beach and be entertained with Caribbean Carnival shows. 

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