The Mayan Riviera hosts an incredible natural aquatic theme park created by the Mayan gods themselves - Xel-Ha. This special place gathers all the best features of the Mexican Caribbean in one place.
At Xel-Ha, you can enjoy the crystal clear waters of a spectacular natural aquarium, swim in creeks and lagoons, visit natural wells and ancient caves which are fed by underground rivers flowing out to the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
Explore the underwater world by snorkel and come face to face with exotic underwater flora and fauna including curious rays and schools of angel fish. Other (optional - not included in price) activities include cliff diving, rope swing diving, rope bridge walking, bicycling, kayaking, swimming with the dolphins, underwater breathing bubble, scuba diving and much more!
Take an Eco-Tour, included with admission (subject to availability). Walk through the Caribbean jungle, across a hanging bridge and through the natural habitat of the Loro Fish. Then, with your guide, you'll explore a Mayan cave and learn about the importance of Xel-Ha which once served as a commercial port. You’ll also visit two underwater grotto's - Aventura Cenote and Cenote Paraiso. If you’re feeling adventurous, head to “brave stone” for an exciting challenge.
You will also visit:
- Nursery Garden: Explore natural medicine and Mayan culture
- Bee Nest: Learn about the healing honey produced by the sacred Mayan bee
- Orchid Garden: Enjoy and learn about our many beautiful species
- Mayan Cross Replica: Learn about this relic and the historic battle of the castes
- Mayan House: Visit a historic replica of a traditional Mayan home and learn about their way of life
You will leave Xel-Ha when the park closes at 5:00pm, arriving back at the first hotel in Cancun by 6:30pm.
Please click here to view a map of Xel-Ha Eco Park
Transfer:
Hotel pickups occur from 7:00-7:30am. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at 7:00am.
Duration: Approximately 11 hours.
Includes:
- Roundtrip transportation
- All inclusive admission to Xel-Ha
- Continental breakfast from 9:30am until 11:30am
- Lunch Buffet from 11:30am until 5:30pm
- Domestic open bar and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages
- Scenic Lighthouse
- Unlimited Snorkelling in the river and cove
- The meliponary and the nursery
- Children's playground
- Life jackets, inner tubes and bicycles
- Lounge chairs, hammocks and rest areas
- Use of snorkelling equipment
- Use of lockers and a towel
- Restrooms, lockers, changing rooms, showers and a towel
Exclusions:
- Optional gratuities
- Beverages and a la carte food
- Optional activities within the park
- Photographs
- Cash deposit for the rental of snorkel equipment (deposit returned upon return of the snorkel equipment) Approx. $25 USD deposit.
Important:
- You must take your voucher with you, ID will be required when redeeming your voucher
- Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing - swimsuit, water shoes and comfortable clothing. We recommend taking an extra change of clothes.
- Only biodegradable sunblock is permitted. Your sunscreen must be clearly marked as PABA Free, Oil-Free, and Biodegradable. The chemicals oxybenzone, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, or the preservative butylparaben are all proven to damage coral reefs. If you’re not sure if your sunscreen is safe, it can be purchased at the park for about $15 USD.
- Please ensure you take extra cash or a credit/debit card for any extra purchases.
- Children aged 12 years old or over 4.5ft tall must show ID to verify their age.
- It can be dangerous to dive if you are congested so we recommend to bring decongestant.