These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. They just make bringing you the deets affordable, and we’re okay with that! Everything you read is legit from our hearts to your eyes. Special thanks to our sponsors: While we have been sponsored by the following brands with fully paid experiences, this in no way shapes our opinions or reports. The Mayan canoe performance at Occidental Grand Xcaret We made it back to the Occidental Grand Xcaret just in time for the cool Mayan canoe arrival in the hotel’s canal. We were well spent, eager to relax in our spacious suite, and that’s just what we did. Our time had come to leave this beautiful paradise where the jungle meets the sea. Still, all good days must come to an end.

By the end of the day we had made so many memories, I couldn’t have asked for a better day of water adventure. I’m so glad we made it to this awesome park.

Make sure you have water shoes and I highly recommend purchasing a waterproof neck pouch for your smart phone (which allows you to operate your phone through the plastic). Bring dry clothes, you’ll appreciate it at the end of the day. Travel Tip: You never know when mosquitos will strike, always have some bug spray with you. Your buffet and alcohol is all included on the bill which runs in the home of $80USD and you can add on transport from your hotel for just under $40 for the family. Not to mention they are an all inclusive park so there’s no need to bring anything but a towel, sunscreen and your swimsuit. We loved our experience in this perfect paradise of the Riviera Maya. The Little getting some love from the locals.

Really, the parks are both worth visiting and you can find packages on the Xcaret site. Xcaret is much larger and has animal exhibits, an aviary, a butterfly forest, botanical gardens, and other water activities as well as cultural experiences. Travel Tip: If you’re comparing this park to Xcaret keep in mind there are no animal exhibits here, it’s completely natural, all-inclusive, and is entirely based on water attraction points.

Trepachanga (rope course over the water).

Here’s a list of fun things to do at Xel-Ha: They have made this special place safe for all to enjoy a plethora of fun water activities while keeping in line with its natural setting and providing a place of refuge for its still abundant guardians. Now the paradise once known by the ancient Mayans as a place for all mortals to enjoy is owned and operated by the Xcaret Parks enterprise. A mythical paradise that you, me, and anyone else can visit. To this day is is still believed these are the guardians of this mythical paradise. These three guardians were named ‘Huh’ the iguana and guardian of the land, “Chuc Kay’ the pelican and guardian of the air, and “Kay Op’ the parrotfish and guardian of the water. In order to maintain its perfection, the gods appointed guardians to make sure it was always taken care of. Still guarding the Mayan God-made paradise… This mythical paradise pleased the gods so much they decided it could be enjoyed by all mortals. This paradise would have the best in nature and wildlife. Hundreds of years ago ancient Mayans believed the gods fused their wisdom and love for beauty to create a perfect paradise.

During pre-hispanic times, the location once served as a port where sailors would find shelter and trade between ancient mayans was conducted. Steeped in Mayan Mythology, Xel-Ha actually means, “where the water is born”. A living, all natural aquarium in the earth complete with wildlife and tropical fish. Xel-Ha is a magical paradise with unparalleled beauty in the Riviera Maya of Mexico. Taking a 16 foot plunge into this beautiful water! We had just cliff jumped in Mexico at Xel-Ha and it was awesome. My heart pounding, I went in right after. He wasted no time before hurling himself into the air and before I knew it, he was met by a massive splash. I watched as he observed the two jumpers before us, his eyes wide, his confidence growing. There I stood at the edge of a 16 foot cliff next to my son. Here you will find travel tips and highlights of our personal experience. We are staying with Occidental Xcaret next to Xcaret Park. Today we are at the all-inclusive Xel-Ha for a special snorkeling excursion. Tomb Raider, ten-day adventure to the Riviera Maya and Isla Holbox on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico to explore Mayan culture, mythology and eco-adventure. This is day two of our epic, all out, Indiana Jones vs.

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