Grupo Xcaret, a 100% Mexican company, leads the way in sustainable tourism, recreation and social responsibility in the Riviera Maya area. Chances are that you’ve heard about one of their parks, like Xel-Ha or Xplor. Or you may have heard about their beautiful Hotel Xcaret resorts. Either way, Grupo Xcaret runs some of the most beautiful vacation destinations in the Riviera Maya; with 8 different experiences, and 3 all-inclusive resorts.
With more than 25 years of experience, they offer unique moments at some of the most iconic parks in Cancun and Riviera Maya, and we highly suggest visiting some of them during your upcoming vacation! These include: XCARET, XEL-HÁ, XPLOR, XENSES, XOXIMILCO, XPLOR FUEGO, XAVAGE, XENOTES. We’ve put together a detailed guide outlining each of the parks below.
Plus as of 2010, Grupo Xcaret has been running dedicated excursions to Chichen Itza, Tulum, and Coba! We’ve outlined these below as-well.
And as of 2018, Grupo Xcaret has also been running three amazing resorts in the Riviera Maya: Xcaret Hotel, Xcaret Arte Hotel, and La Casa de la Playa. Guests staying at these properties have all-inclusive access to all of the Grupo Xcaret experiences!
Feel free to reach out to us directly to learn more about their 3 amazing properties, or for discounted Xcaret tickets, discounted Xel-Ha tickets, or discounted tickets for any of the other parks and excursions!
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Where Are The Xcaret Parks Located?
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Xcaret vs. Xplor vs. Xel-Há 🌴🔥💦
Which Park is Right for You?
Planning your Riviera Maya adventure but stuck choosing between Xcaret, Xplor, and Xel-Há? Let’s break it down so you can pick the best fit for your vibe!
🌿 Xcaret: The Cultural & Nature Wonderland
If you want a mix of nature, history, and entertainment, Xcaret is your go-to. Think of it as Mexico in one park—underground rivers, Mayan ruins, wildlife encounters, and epic nighttime performances. You’ll find everything from snorkeling to jaguars to floating in a lazy river through ancient caves. Perfect for families and first-time visitors!
- Best for: Culture lovers, families, and those who want a little bit of everything.
- Don’t miss: The Xcaret Mexico Espectacular show—trust us, it’s a must!
- Water activities: Underground rivers, beach coves, and snorkeling.
🔥 Xplor: The Ultimate Adventure Park
Adrenaline junkies, this one’s for you! Xplor is all about ziplining, driving amphibious vehicles through caves, rafting in underground rivers, and swimming in cenotes. If you love action-packed fun, this is the spot. Bonus: Xplor Fuego (nighttime version) lets you do it all under fire-lit skies!
- Best for: Thrill-seekers and adventure lovers.
- Don’t miss: The highest zip lines in the Riviera Maya!
- Land activities: Off-road jungle trails with amphibious vehicles.
💦 Xel-Há: The All-You-Can-Adventure Water Park
Xel-Há is basically a giant natural water park where you can snorkel, cliff jump, tube down a lazy river, and explore cenotes. The whole park is centered around a stunning inlet, making it perfect for water lovers who want to explore at their own pace. Plus, food and drinks are included!
- Best for: Snorkelers, swimmers, and those who love relaxing in nature.
- Don’t miss: The lighthouse waterslide with 360° views.
- Bonus: Unlimited food & drinks included in your ticket!
So, which park should you choose? 🤔
✅ Want a little of everything? Xcaret
✅ Love thrills & ziplining? Xplor
✅ Obsessed with snorkeling & water fun? Xel-Há
Explore The Grupo Xcaret Parks
Xcaret is a park where you can find culture, natural sites, water attractions, and the best of Mexico, all in one place. Due to its privileged location in the Maya jungle among underground rivers, cenotes, and facing the Caribbean Sea, Xcaret has impressive scenarios where you can enjoy different activities to the fullest. Xcaret is a park that celebrates Mexico’s present and rich past, a country known for its traditions, culture, and folklore.
Explore and visit the Mayan Village, the Butterfly Pavilion, and be surprised by its Aviary, a natural sanctuary where birds interact freely. Your visit is completed until you enjoy a taste of Mexican gastronomy at one of our remarkable restaurants that you can choose from, and enjoy Xcaret Mexico Espectacular presentation with more than 300 artists on stage.
Xcaret is the most emblematic attraction, a park for the whole family in the heart of Riviera Maya!
Location
37 mi | 56 km south of Cancun International Airport.
4 mi | 6 km south of Playa del Carmen.
Admission Options
Xcaret Full Day Admission
Have fun in more than 50 natural and cultural attractions and the Xcaret México Espectacular presentation with more than 300 artists on stage.
Xcaret Full Day Tour
Round-trip Transportation + Xcaret Full Day Admission.
Xcaret Plus Admission
In addition to the more than 50 attractions included in your Xcaret admission, you can also enjoy a buffet meal at the restaurant of your choice. You have access to Plus Area exclusive facilities, with lockers, dressing rooms and private restrooms, the use of snorkel gear for the underground rivers, and of course the Xcaret Mexico Espectacular presentation with more than 300 artists on stage.
Xcaret Plus Tour
Round-trip Transportation + Xcaret Plus Admission.
Xcaret Night Admission
Access from 4:30 pm, designed to enjoy Xcaret at night. Includes the Xcaret México Espectacular presentation.
Xcaret Night Tour
Round-trip Transportation + Xcaret Night Admission.
Top Activities
Underground Rivers
Swim through a maze of caves and tunnels, lit by natural light from air vents.
Here are three underground rivers in Xcaret to choose from: the Blue River, the Mayan River, and the Manatee River. The three of them flow into the sea, next to mangroves inhabited by pink flamingos.
The rivers of Xcaret flow about 16.4 ft below the ground. They have an extension of 656 yards approximately and an average depth of 5 ft. You will find intermediate exits, in case you want to finish your tour before the end.
The use of a life jacket is mandatory, it allows you to float comfortably throughout the course.
Aviary
Enter a sanctuary of colorful plumages and paradisiacal songs. Contemplate the beauty of the scarlet and great green macaws, the toucan with its colorful beak, and the imposing king vulture.
The Aviary is the result of many years of research. Natural habitats were created to allow the development of more than 1,500 Mexican birds, some of them in danger of extinction.
“Bridge to Paradise” – Mexican Cemetery
This spiral cemetery has seven levels that symbolize the days of the week, and 52 steps, which represent the weeks in a year, while its 365 tombs are a representation of the days of the year. Discover the personality of each tomb by its tonalities, adornments, and singular epitaphs.
It is a valuable place of Mexican culture and its relationship with the Day of the Dead tradition.
Coral Reef Aquarium
Admire beautiful coral specimens at Xcaret’s Coral Reef Aquarium, in special ponds with windows that allow you to see underwater. See more than 5,000 marine organisms, among which you can see jellyfish, snails, goldfish, rays, and starfish.
Xcaret México Espectacular
Take a seat in the impressive Gran Tlachco Theatre, that gathers more than 300 artists on stage to take you into a journey through the history of Mexico, going from the pre-Hispanic era to the time of the Spanish conquest, Colonial times, the Independence of Mexico and the Revolution, finally arriving to present–day Mexico, a country with an age-old mixture of culture and traditions that have lasted through the ages.
Included Activities
- Water Activities
- Underground Rivers
- Beaches and Natural Pools
- Paradise River Sail
- Children’s World
- Inlets
Flora & Fauna
- Rotating Scenic Tower
- Tropical Jungle Trail
- Manatee Lagoon
- Jaguars and Pumas Island
- Mammals Island (Deer, Monkeys and Tapir)
- Natural Museum of Orchids and Bromeliads
- Flamingos
- Bat cave
- Crocodiles
- Scarlet macaws
- Coral reef aquarium
- Aviary
- Butterfly Pavilion
Cultural Attractions
- Archaeological sites
- Mariachi
- Mayan Village
- Museum of Mexican Folk Art
- Mexican Cemetery “Bridge to Paradise “
- Guadalupe Chapel
- St. Francis of Assisi Chapel
- Main Plaza
- Stained-glass Plaza.
- Ball Game Court.
- Harp recital
- Ritual Ceremony of the “Voladores”
- Horse Exhibition
- Prehispanic Dances
- Owl Dance
- Glass bottle Marimba
- Pre-Hispanic Welcome
- Xcaret México Espectacular
Extraordinary Activities (Additional cost)
- Adrenalina
- Snuba Family
- Snuba Reef
- Snorkeling Tour
- Swim with Dolphins Ride
- Swim with Dolphins Primax
- Swim with Dolphins Interax
- Stingray Encounter
- Sea Trek
- Stingray Trek
- Adventure Kids
- Paraxute
- Sharks
- Temazcal
- Xpa Xcaret
- Xcaret Mexico Espectacular Dinner
Xel-Há park is a place to flow with nature. Snorkel freely in a river surrounded by mangroves, whose waters mix with the cove’s and flow into the Caribbean Sea. Watch different species of land and sea animals while enjoying fun activities for all ages. From any point of Xel-Há, you can admire astounding landscapes of the jungle, crystal-clear waters, and receive the sun. Atop the Scenic Lighthouse at 131 ft (40m) tall, you can admire 360° views of nature in all its splendor, to then descend on a waterslide that ends in a natural pool.
Upon arrival, your guide will escort you through the park with an orientation. Then, on your own, you will have time to swim, walk by jungle paths, relax in a lounge chair, or snorkel as much as you want. Also, throughout your visit, you can enjoy buffet restaurants serving Mexican and international food, plus a domestic open bar that includes unlimited alcoholic and soft drinks.
Xel-Há is a park for all ages that awakens the sense of feeling heaven closer to you.
Location
63 mi | 101 km south from the Cancun International Airport.
28 mi | 45 km south from Playa del Carmen.
9 mi | 15 km North from Tulum.
Admission Options
Xel-Há Park Admission
Access to the Park and its attractions with unlimited food and beverages.
Xel-Há Park Tour
Round trip transportation + Xel-Há Park Admission.
Tour Tulum-Xel-Há
Round trip transportation + visit the archaeological site of Tulum + Xel-Há Park Admission.
Tour Cobá-Xel-Há
Round trip transportation + visit the archaeological site of Cobá + Xel-Há Park Admission.
Xplor park is an all-inclusive adventure where you’ll discover amazing and millennial rock formations, plus being able to set out on activities with safe, cutting-edge equipment; fly through the jungle treetops on the tallest circuits in Riviera Maya with 14 zip-lines; drive fun amphibious vehicles through the exotic Caribbean jungle trails, where grottoes, caves, and bridges will fill your engine with adrenaline along 6.2 miles.
Descend into the depths of the Earth and explore the underground world full of stalactites and stalagmites, whether walking, swimming, paddling with your hands on a raft; try our new activity, Underground Expedition, where you’ll be exploring, sliding, and having fun in an adventure below the surface, surrounded by crystal-clear water and jaw-dropping caverns.
Freedom begins at Xplor, experience the most amazing adventure for the whole family in the heart of Riviera Maya!
Location
35 mi | 56 km south from the Cancun International Airport
4 mi | 6 km south from Playa del Carmen
Admission Options
Xplor Park Admission
Access to the Park and its attractions with unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Xplor Park Tour
Round trip transportation + Xplor Park Admission
Xplor Fuego is a Park that takes visitors back to the beginning, to the creation of fire, a world where the man had to truly use his instincts, a journey back to the simple life, with activities that allow them to rediscover a starry sky and the wildest side of the jungle, feel the darkness, and experience their most primitive side.
Location
35 mi | 56 km south from the Cancun International Airport
4 mi | 6 km south from Playa del Carmen
Admission Options
Xplor Fuego Park Admission
Access to the Park and its attractions with unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Xplor Fuego Park Tour
Round trip transportation + Xplor Fuego Park Admission
Xenses is a park where imagination has no boundaries. Challenge your perception at astounding scenarios and have fun at more than 14 air, land, and water attractions.
Featuring two paths of activities and more than 50 fantastic scenarios, you will learn the funniest way to awake your senses. At the Path of Feeling, you will walk by a village that will test your balance. Then, explore different ecosystems in complete darkness at Xensatorium and later, enjoy a place full of nature called The Eden and refresh yourself at the Xitric Garden. At the Path of Doing, descend on a waterslide that flows into the refreshing waters of a cave, fly like a bird on a zip–line, float down a river of saline water called Riverlaxing, and get covered in mud from head to toe in the Sludgerie.
Enjoy along with your family a park, where nothing is what it seems!
Location
35 mi | 56 km south from the Cancun International Airport
4 mi | 6 km south from Playa del Carmen
Admission Options
Xenses Park Admission
Access to the Park and its attractions.
Xenses Park Tour
Round trip transportation + Xenses Park Admission.
Two schedules available:
- Arrival between 9:00 am & 10:00 am – Departure between 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm.
- Arrival between 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm – Departure between 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm.
A tour through four different types of cenotes, with four different activities. An experience that will take you deep into the jungle, its legends and its mystery, enjoying nature at its best.
Minimum age to enter the tour is 6 years old.
Location
16 mi | 26 km south from Cancun International Airport
24 mi | 38 km north from Playa del Carmen.
Admission Options
Xenotes Admission Tour
Round Trip Transportation + Four different types of cenotes, rappelling, zip-lines, kayaking, exploration swimming, food & beverage, and equipment (life jacket, rappel gear, kayak and inner tube).
Food & Beverage Options
Refreshments & Snacks
Cold and hot drinks as well as seasonal fruit and oat cookies at the end of the first cenote.
Jungle Picnic
Minestrone soup, a cold bar of meats, premium cheese, a variety of rustic bread, premium dressings, a variety of salads. Water, coffee, soft drinks, wine, and beer.
Included Activities
Zip-lines
Rappel
Kayaking
Swimming
Xichen is an exclusive and fascinating tour to Chichén Itzá, one of the most important archaeological sites of the Mayan culture, and to the colonial city of Valladolid. A tour for all the Family.
Location
140 mi | 230 km east from Cancun International Airport
115 mi | 185 km south from Playa del Carmen.
Admission Options
Xichen Deluxe Tour
Round-trip transportation + Access to the Chichén Itzá archaeological site.
Light gourmet breakfast on board the bus. Access to the Chichén Itzá archaeological site. Tour with certified bilingual guide (1 h 15 min approximately) and free time at Chichén Itzá (1 h approximately). Sun umbrella (one per couple) during the site’s tour. Radio guide device with earpieces. Visit to Santuario Tsukán Cenote for swimming activity. Reusable bottle of water with bottle holder at the archaeological site. Soft drinks, water, and beer at the end of the tour in Chichén Itzá. Refreshing towel. Buffet meal of Yucatecan specialties and unlimited beer and non-alcoholic beverages at La Casona de Valladolid restaurant.
Xichen Clásico Tour
Round-trip Transportation + Access to the Chichén Itzá archaeological site.
Tour with a certified bilingual guide. Visit to the Xcajum cenote with 45 min to swim (mandatory use of life jacket). Access to Xcajum facilities (lockers and life jackets with extra cost). Buffet lunch at Xcajum restaurant (drinks with extra cost). Bottled water at the archaeological site. Panoramic tour by Valladolid.
Included Activities
Xichen Deluxe Tour
Access to Chichen Itzá archaeological site.
Visit to Santuario Tsukán Cenote.
Valladolid town.
Xichen Clásico Tour
Access to Chichen Itzá archaeological site.
Visit to sacred cenote Xcajum.
Live the joy of the Mexican culture, customs, and traditions through music, dance, games, and food in an excursion on board colorful Mexican Gondolas across unique scenery from Mexico accompanied by family, friends, and an animated host. Enjoy this magic place that pays tribute to the World Heritage Site in Mexico City. A park for all the family, recommended age to access the park 5 years old.
Location
4 mi | 7 km south from Cancun International Airport
36 mi | 58 km north from of Playa del Carmen.
Admission Options
Xoximilco Admission
Mexican Carnival, Mexican Gondola, Food & Beverage, Music & Dance, Host.
Xoximilco Tour
Round-trip Tour + Xoximilco Admission.
Included Activities
Mexican Carnival
The curtain of a great night is lifted from the very first second you arrive at Xoximilco. Before boarding the Mexican Gondola enjoy a traditional Mexican carnival with a lot of games, as well as a musical surprise to get you in the mood. Your party night at Xoximilco starts here.
Mexican Gondola
Join the party with the joy and ambiance of Mexico. Your experience in Xoximilco Cancun includes a delicious dinner with the best Mexican cuisine, tequila, beer, soft drinks and freshwater open bar, live music with a great variety of music genres to dance and sing to all night and a host that will make sure you enjoy every moment.
Music & Dance
At every good party, the music makes the difference, and at Xoximilco you will dance to the sound of the most representative genres of Mexican music: norteño, ranchero, marimba and of course, you will feel and discover the identity of a whole country and get to know why the Mariachi is an Intangible Cultural Heritage by Unesco.