Cancun Trip Overview
Spend a day in paradise at Xcaret, an eco-archaeological park located in the Riviera Maya. Discover an underground maze of rivers where Mayans once prepared for ceremonial rites, frolic in a lagoon, and snorkel in clear Caribbean waters. Keep your eyes peeled for birds, butterflies and monkeys as you wander the lush forested grounds and visit archaeological sites. When the sun goes down, settle in for a spectacular show of lights, music and dance highlighting Mayan history and culture. Convenient pickup and drop-off from most Cancun hotels are included.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 12 hours
Starts: Cancun, Mexico
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Spend a day in paradise at Xcaret, an eco-archaeological park located in the Riviera Maya. Discover an underground maze of rivers where Mayans once prepared for ceremonial rites, frolic in a lagoon, and snorkel in clear Caribbean waters. Keep your eyes peeled for birds, butterflies and monkeys as you wander the lush forested grounds and visit archaeological sites. When the sun goes down, settle in for a spectacular show of lights, music and dance highlighting Mayan history and culture. Convenient pickup and drop-off from most Cancun hotels are included.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Xcaret, Carretera Chetumal-Puerto Juarez Km. 282, Playa del Carmen 77710 Mexico
Transportation will pick up and drop off from hotel/meeting point to park entrance.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Xcaret Park, Carretera Chetúmal Puerto Juárez Kilómetro 282, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Water activities:
– Underground River
– Blue River
– Mayan River
– Manatee River
– Paradise River
– The Inlet
– Beaches and Natural Pools
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Xcaret Park, Carretera Chetúmal Puerto Juárez Kilómetro 282, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Flora and Fauna:
– Butterfly Pavilon
– Xcaret Aviary
– Crocodiles
– Bat Cabe
– Jaguar Island
– Deer Shelter
– Tapir Territory
– Mammal Island
– Howler Monkeys
– Sea Turtles
– Tripical Jungle Trail
– Coral Reef Aquarium
– Natural Museum of Orchids and Bromeliad
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Xcaret Park, Carretera Chetúmal Puerto Juárez Kilómetro 282, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Culture:
– Main Plaza
– Chapel of Guadalupe
– Museum of Mexican Folk Art
– Mayan Village
– Mexican Cementery “Bridge to Paradise”
– Stained Glass Plaza
– St Francis Assis Chapel
– Archeological Sites
– Pre-Hispanic Ball Game Court
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Xcaret Park, Carretera Chetúmal Puerto Juárez Kilómetro 282, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Performances:
– Rotating Scenic Tower
– Harp Recital
– Pre-hispanic Welcome
– Dance of the Owl
– Traditional Costume Show
– Pre Hispanic Dances
– Water Bottle Chimes
– Horse Exhibition
– Ritual Ceremony of the Voladores (Flying Men)
– Xcaret México Espectacular Show.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Xcaret Park, Carretera Chetúmal Puerto Juárez Kilómetro 282, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Dream Activities at extra cost:
– Primax (know dolphins intelligence and skills)
– Snorkeling Tour
– Reef Snuba
– Xpá
– México Espectacular Dinner
– Temascal (Sweat Lodge)
– Stingray Encounter
– Sea Trek! Stingrays Encounter
– Adventure Kids
– Otic Candles
– Fish Therapy
– Xcaret Xclusivo
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Xcaret Park, Carretera Chetúmal Puerto Juárez Kilómetro 282, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Special Activities at extra cost:
– Adrenalina Jetboat Ride (Duration: 10 minutes for instructions / 20 minutes for
activity; Minimum age: 9 years, or minimum height of 4.5ft / 137cm)
– Sea Trek® (Duration: 15 minutes for instructions / 25 minutes for activity; Minimum
age: 8 years – important to try the helmet before the activity)
– Snuba® (Duration: 30 minutes for instructions and equipment placement / 30
minutes for activity; Minimum age: 9 years – important to know how to swim)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Xcaret Park, Carretera Chetúmal Puerto Juárez Kilómetro 282, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
Food & Beverages included only if Xcaret Plus is purchased:
-One lunch buffet.
-One beer and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, flavored waters, and coffee) while consuming food.
Duration: 1 hour
