This inlet leads snorkelers and swimmers to the carribean or the restaurant in the background

Xcaret Park was created to promote nature and mexican cultural heritage. To that end, part of the admission price is donated to developing programs for the preservation of wild flora and fauna. There are quite a variety of  leisure and recreational activities in the park but all are related to this objective. In general, the main attractions include underground rivers, natural  pools and inlets for snorkeling, exhibitions which include archeological zones, re-creations of ancient mayan cities along with mayan ceremonies, flora and fauna found on interpretative jungle trails, orchid and bromelaid museums,  a butterfly pavilion,  natural habitats for jaguars, puma’s and monkeys, aquariums, bee farms and deer shelters. The latest in their long list of natural attractions is the Sea Trek underwater adventure that offers a new technology  for diving underwater without extensive training and cumbersome gear. All you need is their  new hi-tech diving helmet that keeps water out while air is pumped in from a boat that hovers above the dive site. So, it is now possible for almost everyone  to experience the coral reefs and tropical fish for which the Carribean is famous. Ladies will find this new helmet especially appealing because the helmet keeps  hair dry and prevents make-up from washing off.

This organ grinder walks around the park and plays traditional mexican folk music

Bromeliads like these are found in the musuem and on interpretive jungle trails

another exhibition of ancient ceremonies which involves bird men that descend from the top of this pole by doing circles in the air to honor the sun god.

this is one of several performances that involve ancient maya rituals and customs

here’s where you jump in and let the current move you through the waters

spider monkey island is a natural habitat for a family of these amusing primates

one of may butterflies within this pavilion

a monarch butterfly sculpture along the trail through this pavilion

cat prowling through the parks jaguar island

inside the maya archeological zone

a natural pool for sun tanning, relaxing and bathing

the opening of a horse exhibition within the grounds of a typical 19th century hacienda compound.

Xcaret inlet meets the carribean

snorkelers at the end of a one way underground river