Xcaret is located just 5 kilometers from Playa del Carmen and is one of the ecological parks most amazing and great of the world. This place, which formerly was an important trade center for the mayan civilization, is probably currently one of the most outstanding and popular in the area known as the Rivera Maya.
It is a recreational space that has a myriad of activities and natural and cultural attractions, so it does not reach a single day to enjoy all the leisure options that it provides to its visitors. To the length and width of the area intended for its facilities you can find coral reefs, cenotes, underwater caves, a wide variety of species of plants and animals, we have mayan archaeological vestiges, and much more. The same can be visited at any time of the year and live experiences truly extraordinary.
Are you interested to know more of its attractions? Here we summarize some of the main.
- Coral Reef aquarium: a space that allows tourists to admire the beautiful structures of coral and an important diversity of species of marine animals in their natural habitat, without having to dive into the depths. This aquarium is unique in its kind worldwide, so if you visit Xcaret is a must to walk it and appreciate it.
- Old Mexican Cemetery: it is a sensational building of 7 levels, which symbolize the days of the week and 365 tombs, which represent each of the days of the year. The building also features a main staircase of 52 steps, which refer to the weeks of the year. This cemetery is a site of great importance for the mexican culture and the traditional celebrations of the Day of the Dead on the Riviera.
- Encounter with dolphins: this is an activity in which the adventurers have the possibility of interacting directly with these friendly animals, feed them, hug them, kiss them and swim with them, a unique experience that is worth enjoying!
- Reef Barracuda: this is one of the best spaces in the region to practice water activities like scuba diving and snorkeling, since there are no waters very transparent, beautiful walls of coral and a wide variety of colorful fish.
- Xcaret Spectacular Mexico: a fabulous show that is performed in the evenings and that has more than 360 actors on the scene. The same seeks to represent the different historical moments of the country.
- Archaeological areas: formerly this place was a small mayan settlement, which had purposes specifically commercial. In different areas there are 4 buildings surrounded by the greenery of the jungle, which is kept in perfect state, and which reflect the particular characteristics of this culture.
- River of Paradise: this tributary of water crosses the park and the jungle around it, enabling visitors to develop fun walks in the raft. During the trips you can admire, in all its magnitude, the natural beauty of the place.
So, between jungle trails and coral reefs, enjoy the best adventures that Xcaret has to offer. Are you going to pass up the opportunity to live this amazing experience?
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