Xcaret, a marvel-filled area located 55 kilometers south of the city of Cancun and only 5 kilometers from Playa del Carmen on Federal Highway 180, gets its name from the Maya word meaning "inlet" in reference to its location on one of the zone's most important coves. Xcaret was an economically important part of the Maya culture, a commercial exchange center, thus its original name seems to have been P'ole', a word derived from the root word P'ol, meaning 'merchandise'.

Xcaret is one of the preferred places on the Riviera Maya, because of its archaeological monuments and its Ecological and Archaeological Park, which is dedicated to disseminating the Maya and Mexican cultures in general, as well as to preserving the environment and the ecology. Numerous species of animals and plants are preserved in their natural state within the park's boundaries.

There are so many things to see and do at Xcaret! No less than 25 attractions are included in your entrance ticket to the park. We suggest you plan out an itinerary so you can get the most out of your day. Locator guides in the park make it easier to find what you are looking for.

Attractions that your ticket includes: " Underground and Mayan Village Rivers " Beach, Inlets and wells " Manatee Lagoon " Coral Reef Aquarium " Marine Turtles " Apiary (Traditional Bee Cultivation) " Bat Cave " Butterfly Pavilion " Ecological Tour (Reservations at the booth behind the rivers entrance) " Jaguar & Puma Islands " Mushroom Farm " Orchid Conservatory " Tropical Jungle Walk " Wild Bird Aviary " Deers and Monkeys " Daily Museum and theater Presentations " Theater " Equestrian Show " Xcaret Spectacular Night Show " Archaeological Sites " Xcaret Cultural and Archaeological Museum

Aditional attractions: " Snorkeling Tour " Scuba Diving Tour " Children's Pony Rides " Horseback riding " Snuba Tour " Swim with dolphins " A walk on the bottom of the sea