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!
Food and drinks are included from any of the five restaurants serving Mexican, international and fast food as well as snacks and ice cream. Lockers, towels and snorkel hire is also included.
Highlights:
- 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
- Bilingual tour guide and roundtrip transportation from listed hotels and pickup points
You will leave Xel-Ha when the park closes at 5:00pm.
Please click here to view a map of Xel-Ha Eco Park
Special Information
- Duration: 11 HOURS.
- Pick up times vary between 7:40am and 10:00am.
- Parks open daily.
- Complimentary roundtrip transportation is provided from most major Mayan Riviera hotels and from 3 Playa del Carmen departure points within the city: Senior Frog’s - Entrance (Centro Comercial Playa Marina,loc. 17, 37, 38 y 44, C.P. 77550, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico) Gran Porto Real Playa del Carmen – Lobby, Constituyentes No. 1, C.P. 77710, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico) and Playacar Plaza – (Fraccionamiento Playacar Km 62.5, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico).
- $25 USD cash deposit required for rental of snorkel equipment (returned upon return of equipment).
Please note:
- 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 US.
- Park closes at 5pm.
Proof of ID must be presented when redeeming this voucher.