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Xcaret

Riviera Maya - 5 miles from Playa derl Carmen, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Featured Review : Xcaret, Mexico is an all-natural water park and zoo. It is the ultimate place for an aquatic adventure. You can spend an hour lazily drifting down the river in an underground cave, snorkel in a coral reef, meet a manatee...See Full Review

  • #2 most popular
    thing to do in Playa del Carmen
  • Avg. User Rating:
    4 out of 5 stars

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Xcaret Reviews

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Xcaret

  • 4 out of 5 stars by TravelTess from Malmoe, Sweden
  • May 19, 2007
Quote: With over 1,00 years’ history, the ancient city of Pole (modern-day Xcaret) was once both, a major walled ceremonial center and a thriving port and trade center for the Mayan people. One of the Eco Park newest attractions designed for those who want... Read the full Xcaret review

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Xcaret

Xcaret
Quote: Xcaret, Mexico is an all-natural water park and zoo. It is the ultimate place for an aquatic adventure. You can spend an hour lazily drifting down the river in an underground cave, snorkel in a coral reef, meet a manatee, or my favorite, swim with... Read the full Xcaret review

From journal Adventure in Playa del Carmen

Xcaret

  • 5 out of 5 stars by samer_k from plano, Texas
  • March 16, 2005
Quote: Xcaret is a great place for outdoor activity. It combines swimming, nature, and Mexican folklore all in one. This was my second time to go to Xcaret. We really enjoyed swimming in these caves/rivers. Some of the caves were dark, some were lit... Read the full Xcaret review

From journal Playa del Carmen: Beach, Good Food, and More!

X'caret

  • 5 out of 5 stars by jbzway from Apple Valley, California
  • October 6, 2004
Quote: This place was wonderful. The price of the tickets also included transportation from my resport. We arrived around 10:30am and the show was over a little after 9:00pm. Very fun day with lots of activities. They had snorkling, a beach area (no... Read the full Xcaret review

From journal Relaxing in Mexico

Xcaret

  • 3 out of 5 stars by randomtraveller from Cannonsburg, Michigan
  • August 2, 2004
Quote: This is a bit Disney-like. If you won't do the adventuresome Alternative Cave snorkel tour (which we highly recommend), they have tubing down an underground river that is fun. Swimming with the dolphins is extra money but it is a blast. The park... Read the full Xcaret review

From journal Active Mayan Riviera

Xcaret

  • 5 out of 5 stars by cindysg3 from Muskegon, Michigan
  • December 27, 2003
Quote: This was our second visit to Xcaret in a year. The first time, a tour guide escorted us through various areas, which was so helpful and educational. The second time, we went on our own. Be sure to take your camera and a good pair of walking... Read the full Xcaret review

From journal Sunset Fishermens Spa

X-Caret

  • 4 out of 5 stars by twordell from portsmouth, Rhode Island
  • August 16, 2003
Quote: The park was great. It had wildlife, shows, and a very nice beach. I particularly liked the night show with the ancient ball game. I definitely would recommend it.

From journal Playa del Carmen

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Xcaret

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Cantin2 from Quogue, New York
  • March 18, 2003
Quote: For a day outing from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, or from a cruise ship, you must consider Xcaret (ish-ka-ret) - an ecological park, adventure outing, and beach all in one. Located halfway between touristy Cancun and the coastal Mayan... Read the full Xcaret review

From journal playa del carmen

Xcaret

  • 4 out of 5 stars by hunziker from noordhorn
  • February 2, 2003
Xcaret
Quote: This park is magnificent: you can swim with dolphins, snorkel in the lagoon, watch many exotic animals, and float down the river trough the park. Some activities cost extra--the $45 entrance price includes the nightshow and various activities like... Read the full Xcaret review

From journal Honeymoon in Mexico

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Xcaret Eco-Archaeological Park

  • 4 out of 5 stars by PatandCorinne from Edmonton, Alberta
  • January 6, 2003
Xcaret Eco-Archaeological Park
Quote: Xcaret means inlet in Mayan. For more than 10 centuries, it was one of the most important Mayan ceremonial centers and seaports. Today it is an incredible eco-archaeological park. We spent the day there swimming in underground rivers and... Read the full Xcaret review

From journal Paradise in Playa del Carmen