Discover Xcaret: Enjoy a water park, amusement park, eco-archaeological and more in one place! Due to its privileged location in the Mayan jungle among underground rivers, cenotes and facing the Caribbean Sea, Xcaret has a variety of different activities to enjoy.
Aviary: Enter a sanctuary of colorful plumages and paradisiacal songs. Natural habitats were created to allow the development of more than 1,500 Mexican birds, some of them in danger of extinction.
Underground Rivers: Immerse yourself in underground rivers of fresh, crystalline waters that are born from the inside of the earth. Swim through a maze of caves and tunnels, lit by natural light from air vents. There are three underground rivers in Xcaret to choose from: the Blue River, the Mayan River, and the Manatee River.
Butterfly Pavillion: Visit one of the largest butterfly pavilions in the world, with a free-flight area of 37,673 sq ft. Over 20 regional species are exhibited and reproduced here, among which you can distinguish the owl-eye, blue and red-eye butterflies.
Aquarium: See more than 5,000 marine organisms, among which you can see jellyfish, snails, goldfish, rays, and starfish that show the richness of Mexico’s coral reefs.
What’s Included:
Requirements & Restriction: This excursion requires a fair amount of walking.
What to Bring: Beach towel. Cash or credit card for additional purchases and activities such as dolphin swim or stingray encounter.
Good to Know: Kids 4 and under are free! This tour takes place on Mexico's mainland, located about 45 minutes by ferry boat from the island of Cozumel. The ferry ride may be rough depending on weather conditions. Guests prone to sea sickness are advised to take preventative medication prior to boarding the ferry. Travel time from Playa del Carmen pier to location is approximately 25 minutes.