Xcaret Theme & Water Parks
Note, Friday, December 19 is the last day to request any activities until we arrive on-site to the resort.
Admission to the parks is included in your stay at the Hotel Xcaret Arte with up to 200 experiences of adventure, inspiration, and amusement!
Xcaret (Ish-kah-ret)
Xcaret is a unique eco-archaeological theme park that blends the natural beauty of Mexico’s Riviera Maya with rich cultural heritage and exciting adventures. Visitors can explore underground rivers, swim in cenotes, relax on tropical beaches, and encounter diverse wildlife. The park also offers immersive cultural experiences, ancient ruins, and live performances. Xcaret is an unforgettable destination that showcases the best of Mexico’s nature, history, and traditions in one vibrant setting.
Inclusions:
- Bat Cave
- Beach and Natural Pools
- Butterfly Farm
- Caleta
- Catamaran to Isla Mujeres
- Coral Reef Aquarium
- Jaguar Island
- Lagoon
- Lockers
- Mammal Islands
- Manatee Lagoon
- Natural Museum of Orchids and Bromeliades
- Tapir's Territory
- Tropical Jungle Trail
- Underground Rivers
- Various Exotic Animal Encounters
- Xcaret Aviary
- Sea Trek Stingrays Encounter*
- Sharks, A Hands-On Adventure!*
*Additional fees will apply (full description on Activities page)
Activity Level: Low - High Intensity
Restrictions:
- This activity is not recommended for expecting mothers, guests with heart, respiratory, or back conditions, difficulty climbing and/or walking.
- There is a maximum weight limit of 300lbs for some of their offered activities.
Suggested Attire:
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Dry change of clothes
- Hat
- Light casual clothing
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit with coverup
- Towel provided by the resort (additional fees may apply if lost)
- T-Shirt or rash guard
- Water shoes
Xel-Há (Shell-ha)
The ancient Maya named this wonderful site Xel-Há, which means “where the water is born.” Xel-Há Park is a stunning natural aquatic park where underground rivers meet a crystal-clear cove to form a living “natural aquarium” teeming with tropical fish and marine life. With its dramatic 132 ft (40 m) lighthouse offering panoramic views, thrilling water slides, zip-lines, rope courses, cenotes, jungle trails, a turtle and conch sanctuary, as well as all-inclusive food and drinks, it's a perfect eco‑adventure blending fun, nature, and cultural highlights in Riviera Maya.
Inclusions:
- Inlet Exploration
- Lockers
- Meet a Manatee (Guided Tour)
- River Swimming
- Secrets of the Jungle (Guided Tour)
- Traditions of the Mayan (Guided Tour)
- Treasures of the Inlet (Guided Tour)
- Underwater Observatory (Guided Tour)
- Manatee Encounter*
- Power Xnorkel*
- Snuba Cenote*
*Additional fees will apply (full description on Activities page)
Activity Level: Moderate Intensity
Restrictions:
- This activity is not recommended for expecting mothers or guests with serious medical conditions such as heart, epilepsy, and asthma issues.
Suggested Attire:
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Dry change of clothes
- Hat
- Long shorts
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit with coverup
- Towel provided by the resort (additional fees may apply if lost)
- T-Shirt or rash guard
- Water shoes (Required)
Xenses (Shen-ses)
Xenses is an imaginative and interactive experience that plays with your senses through a series of surreal, mind-bending attractions. The park invites you to challenge your perception with optical illusions, unexpected scenarios, and sensory activities. Walk through a village where gravity seems reversed, float effortlessly in a salt river, fly on a zip-line like a bird, and navigate complete darkness to heighten your other senses. With over 50 visual and tactile experiences, Xenses blends fun, creativity, and curiosity into a playful, photo-worthy journey that’s unlike any other park in the Riviera Maya.
Reservation Required.
Inclusions:
- Bird Flight (Zipline)
- Lockers
- Path of Feeling
- Path of Doing
- Slip (Waterslide)
- Sludgerie (Natural Mud Bath)
- Xplash (Refreshing Pool)
Activity Level: Low - Moderate Intensity
Restrictions:
- This activity is not recommended for expecting mothers or guests with heart problems, epilepsy, serious back or neck issues, recent surgeries, or claustrophobia.
- There is a maximum weight limit of 300lbs for some of their offered activities.
Suggested Attire:
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Dry change of clothes
- Long shorts
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit with coverup
- Towel provided by the resort (additional fees may apply if lost)
- T-Shirt or rash guard
- Water shoes
Xplor (Ex-ploor: it doesn't fit the mold!)
Xplor is an adrenaline-filled adventure park that takes you deep into the heart of the jungle and underground rivers of the Riviera Maya. Designed for thrill-seekers, it features exhilarating zip-lines, amphibious vehicle rides through rugged terrain and caves, underground river swims, and paddle rafting among stalactites. Whether you're soaring above the treetops or exploring hidden caverns, Xplor offers a high-energy, all-day experience that combines nature and adventure in unforgettable ways.
Inclusions:
- Amphibious Vehicle
- Hammock Splash
- Lockers
- River Swim
- Spelunking Hike
- Toboganxote (Waterslide)
- Underground River Paddling
- Ziplining
Activity Level: Moderate - High Intensity
Restrictions:
- This activity is not recommended for expecting mothers, guests with heart or back conditions, difficulty climbing and/or walking.
- There is a maximum weight limit of 300lbs for some of their offered activities.
Suggested Attire:
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Dry change of clothes
- Long shorts
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit
- Towel provided by resort
- T-Shirt or rash guard
- Water shoes (Required)
Other Resort Activities
- Artisan classes/workshops
- Ceramics
- Painting
- Pottery
- Textiles
- Dance classes
- Fitness center
- Non-motorized watersports (kayaks, boogie boards, etc.)
- Various pools
