Xcaret
Xcaret is an archeological and natural park located in the coast of Riviera Maya, a few minutes of Playa del Carmen city. Xcaret is recognized as a natural sanctuary, which mixes Mexican and Mayan history in all its attractions, activities and shows. Surrounding by a Caribbean beach, rivers and a green tropical forest, is the perfect place for adventure and cultural discover. Let you marvel by its beautiful landscape, flora and fauna, and for the recreation of Mexican traditions and history, such as the pre-Hispanic ball game, the charro celebration,…
Xcaret is an archeological and natural park located in the coast of Riviera Maya, a few minutes of Playa del Carmen city.
Xcaret is recognized as a natural sanctuary, which mixes Mexican and Mayan history in all its attractions, activities and shows. Surrounding by a Caribbean beach, rivers and a green tropical forest, is the perfect place for adventure and cultural discover.
Let you marvel by its beautiful landscape, flora and fauna, and for the recreation of Mexican traditions and history, such as the pre-Hispanic ball game, the charro celebration, the Mexican cemetery and the folklore and dancing.
For those who are nature lovers, enjoy a coral reef aquarium, a butterfly pavilion; moreover explore underground rivers, beaches and natural pools. A place where you can swim with dolphins and have fun with countless attractions and activities that will make you live magical experiences. Visit the bird natural sanctuary where birds interact freely; admire giant turtles and beautiful manatees and meet the jaguar and flamencos two representative species of the Mayan region.
In Xcaret Mexican Culture is everywhere, admires the Mexican charros and adelitas exhibiting surprising moves in fine horses, combining the elements of Mexican horsemanship with typical music and colors of Mexico, lose breath with the Flyers of Papantla where dancers launch themselves from a platform to which they are tied by long ropes, imitating the flight of birds and drop down to the ground in order to express respect for nature and the spiritual universe, do not forget of discover the archaeological sites at different spots in the Park.
One of the most interesting attractions at Xcaret is Hacienda Henequenera, where the history of Mexico is unfolded between its halls of exquisite architecture. The Folk Art Museum presents the creations of renowned Mexican artisans; here you can admire the detailed craftsmanship of different regions in Mexico.
At night, surprise with a show of more than 300 actors on stage, resulting in a musical journey through the history of Mexico since pre-Hispanic times to the present day, with all the colorful costumes, folklore and dancing.
Information
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DepartureCancun / Riviera Maya
Horse Exhibition
Time Performance: Summer: 19:00 hrs. / Winter: 20:00 hrs.
Voladores de Papantla
Time Performance: 11:00 hrs. and 13:00 hrs.
Mexico Espectacular
Time Performance: Summer: 18:00 hrs. / Winter: 19:00 hrs.
Archaeological Sites
Open during the day. At different spots in the Park.
Mexican Cementery // Hacienda Henequera
Open during the day.
Mayan Village
Open during the day.
Butterfly Pavilion
Open during the day.
Aviary
Open during the day.
Coral Reef Aquarium
Open during the day.
Regional Wildlife
Open during the day. At different spots in the Park.
Underground Rivers
Open during the day.
Acuatic Paradise
Open during the day. At different spots in the Park.
Mexican And Regional Cuisine
Open during the day. At different spots in the Park.
Tour Location
Riviera Maya, Mexico