What to do in Xcaret?

When you think of visiting Cancun and the Riviera Maya, it is almost improbable that the name Xcaret does not come to your mind and of course, you end up adding it to your list of things to do. In fact, we are almost sure that visiting Xcaret is among your first activities to do.

But something you need to know if this is your first time visiting this amazing place in the Riviera Maya, is that it is a very large park to enjoy from daytime until sunset. So in order to have time not to miss any of the best activities and attractions of the place, our sentidoradio.com team has for you the list of the best things to do in Xcaret.

How to get to Xcaret?

If this is the first time you are going to visit this park and in general the Riviera Maya, you should know that Xcaret is not located near the city of Cancun: It is just outside Playa del Carmen, so if you are staying in the city of Cancun, you can request a private transfer service with the Caribe Shuttle team, one of the best and most recommended transfer agencies in Cancun.

Activities in Xcaret

Xcaret is a place to enjoy from day to night and while there are areas where you can relax, there are others where you will be surprised. So right now let’s get to know these unmissable activities in Xcaret.

Spectacular Mexico

If you arrive until nightfall, you have to enjoy the Mexico Spectacular show: A show where traditional and representative Mexican music and dances make their presence felt. In addition, this show is almost always accompanied by the recreation of the Mayan ball game and Mexican stand up comedy.

Mexican Cemetery

Xcaret is a park whose purpose is to preserve and proudly display the history, culture and art of Mexico. That is why many of its attractions are closely related to Mexican culture.

So it is logical that the classic Mexican cemetery, a representative cemetery that has 7 levels and 52 steps that refer to the 7 days of the week and the 52 weeks of the year, cannot be missing.

It is worth mentioning that the cemetery is “purely artistic” and there are no real people’s bodies in any of the tombs.

Interactive workshop

You can’t miss the opportunity to enjoy an interactive workshop at Xcaret. A workshop that lasts 60 minutes and in which you can learn in a fun way to make Chocolate, Clay, Ceramics, Coconut and Wool.

Chapel of Guadalupe

One of the great representations of Mexico is the respect and love for the patron saint of Mexico, but who is the patron saint of Mexico? It is the Virgin of Guadalupe and a chapel in homage and honor to her could not be absent from the site.

Subway Rivers

Do you like rivers? One of the must-do activities in Xcaret is to swim in one of its 4 subway rivers. Each one of them has a unique charm and a unique view that will make you feel like you are in paradise.

Natural Pool

Maybe in pictures you have seen a small natural pool in Xcaret? Well, Xcaret has 4 natural pools that can be reached by swimming in the subway rivers, so no doubt you will find the one that becomes your favorite place.

Conclusion

Xcaret is undoubtedly one of the main attractions of Mexico, Cancun and the Riviera Maya, so if this is your first time in the Mexican Caribbean, you can not miss the opportunity to visit this incredible park and remember: If you still do not know how to get there, do not worry and hire your private transfer service to Xcaret.