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Xcaret Mainland Waterpark Adventure This water park has become one of the most popular day-trips from the Cancun area. Xcaret includes snorkeling, horseback riding, shows, dining, and just plain relaxing. Located on the coast, Xcaret offers beautiful lagoons for swimming as well as a chance to explore subterranean rivers. There is also an opportunity to swim with the dolphins if you're feeling adventurous. Xcaret sits roughly a half an hour bus ride south of Cancun. The tour originates on the island of Cozumel & travels by ferry to the mainland. Xcaret used to be a lagoon hidden in the jungle, but developers changed all that in 1992 by making it into a type of Mayan theme park. The buzzword is "eco-archeological theme park"... imagine Disney-meets-National-Geographic, and you might have an idea. Xcaret is a fascinating concept, aiming to package the Yucatan's Mayan history and its tropical lagoon ecology into one day-long experience. The result is entertaining and well-executed; Xcaret is a terrific fun place for a family to spend a day. One of the most-touted features of Xcaret is a 1,590–foot swim in an underground river. This is indeed a fabulous experience, and even kids as young as five can participate: everyone is issued a life-jacket. In addition to the water attractions, Xcaret also offers some interesting above ground attractions: Mayan ruins - Xcaret was a Mayan settlement in the late Post Classic period and the park has excavated a dozen structures. Aquarium - sort of run down, but a walk through gets you to the sea turtle farm Sea turtles - turtles are hatched here, tagged, and released after 1 year. This way they are bigger and safer from predators. The turtles are usually released at 11am on the beach. Aviary and small zoo with jaguars and other local animals. Mushroom and orchid farm, and a botanical garden Butterfly farm - a peaceful shady place to sit and relax. Activity Specifics Name: Xcaret Mainland Waterpark Adventure Provider: Xcaret Waterpark Includes: Round Trip ferry transportation between Cozumel and Playa del Carmen, ground transportation, entrance fees to the park and evening show. Activities such as snorkeling, diving, swimming with dolphins, horseback riding, food and beverages are not included. Schedule: Daily Departures 8am - 6:30pm CST Pricing: Adult US$120~Child US$81 ~11 yrs or under Other "Stuff" You Might Find Interesting!    Atlantis Submarine Adventure    Dive Paradise Dive Instruction    Dive Paradise Dive Trips    Eagle Ray Divers Dive Trips    Scuba Diving Resort Course    Sea Trek Helmet Diving    Cozumel Dolphin Encounter    Mayan Riviera Dolphin Encounter    Action Bike and Horseback Riding Tour    Cozumel Jungle Horseback Riding Tour    Island Sites/San Gervasio Mayan Ruins    Dune Buggy Island Tour    Parasailing    Famous Fury Snorkel & Beach Party    Snuba - Combination Snorkel/Scuba from Shore    Adventure Park Zip-Line & Snorkel Combo    Adventure Park Zip-Line & Snuba Combo
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