What to visit in Xcaret park

Located in the Riviera Maya, 5kms from Playa del Carmen and 75Kms from Cancun, Xcaret Park is one of the most famous attractions of the Municipality of Quintana Roo, receiving thousands of visitors every year willing to enjoy its many options. To visit it you will need at least one full day and even then you will not be able to see it in its entirety, that's why we offer you a list of the best activities of this place, so that when you start your tour you know what to visit in the Xcaret Park

Some interesting facts

Xcaret was built in a field full of Cenotes, underground rivers and Mayan ruins, discovered in the process of cleaning the hectares, nowadays these elements have turned it into a place that perfectly combines nature, history and fun so in your journey you will not fail to marvel at its architecture and its many activities

How the park works

With the payment of the Xcaret Plus package ticket you access the activities they offer that are not on your list of optionals, as well as their services of lockers, restaurant, use of hammocks, life jackets, among others, for what is the best choice. Then you will have extra activities that we will tell you about right away, and for which you will have to pay an additional amount depending on the attraction

The best of the activities included in the entry

The coral reef aquarium, with one of the most important coral conservation plans in Latin America, the sea turtle area, the butterfly garden, the island of spider monkeys, the underground rivers, the Mayan archaeological sites and the Mayan village and cemetery They are places you can not miss in the park, after so much work you can rest in the hammocks on the beach or take a good swim in the sea. We also recommend the food of any of its restaurants, the Mexican, with the best of local or international cuisine, with really delicious dishes, in addition to its many snak spots.

The best of the optional activities

Xcaret offers other attractions at an extra cost, it is about swimming with dolphins, swimming with sharks, snuba, sea trek, snorkel tour, a temascal, a sauna, a wine tasting, a spa and a night show that narrates Mexican history and culture. If you have to choose you can not miss the swim with dolphins and sharks, the sea ​​trek where you will see stingrays and incredible marine life and the snorkeling tour, all 100% recommended

What you need

To access the park you will need biodegradable sunscreens that you can buy at the park shop, the others are forbidden and they are retained at the entrance, comfortable clothes, preferably 2 changes if you use the park's shower service, water shoes recommended for all activities and clear a camera to record all the moments

Tips
  • The park hours are from 8.30 am to 9.30 pm
  • The basic entrance costs about 50 euros and the Xcaret Plus about 70, if you want to do any of the optional activities they will have an extra cost
  • The park provides visitors with maps and a list with the schedule of activities, we recommend that you use them because you will need them since Xcaret is very large and has many options
  • To buy tickets online or clarify any questions visit the park's website www.xcaret.com.mx