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Legend says the Mayan gods pooled their wisdom, dreams
and love of beauty to create a place where the best of
the Caribbean nature came together. The ancient Mayans
called the area Xel-Ha: “where the water is born”.
This tropical park is a place of unimaginable beauty,
where a turquoise lagoon, a river with a gentle current
and an exuberant jungle get together to comprise a unique
landscape by the sea. You just need to step into its jungle
to find ancient Mayan cenotes. Xel-Ha is a natural aquarium
of a beauty that is unique in the world; discover its
magic with your mask and snorkel, relax as you swim amongst.
 Activities
and Attractions:
Swimming or snorkeling in the inlet, pleasantly navigating
the river; sunbathing or taking a beach stroll; walking
the many different paths and entering into the jungle;
admiring the cenotes; uncovering the ancient wall of the
Mayan port; discovering the variety of fish, birds, butterflies,
iguanas, macaws, ducks, etc.
With your all inclusive ticket, you will have the opportunity
to enjoy our Eco-Tour, and get to know better the nature
in our park, as well as its history and legends.
You can also enjoy other activities such as swimming with
the dolphins, getting to know our Aquatic Institute while
enjoying exciting underwater adventures from tank-less
diving (Snuba), the snorkeling tour, or even walking under
the water with a helmet (Sea Trek).
Ecology:
Xel-Ha is the habitat of more than 100 species of birds,
350 species of plants and 99 marine species.
The above mentioned leads us to foment a cultural respect
for life and its diversity by implanting programs to protect
and preserve the environment,: Recycling, water treatment
plants and the reproduction of species, etc.
At the turtle camp in Xel-Ha we study the life cycle of
the white loggerhead turtles, that come to nest from April
till November, where annually 20,000 baby turtles are
set free.
We also promote Mayan cultural traditions by performing
twice yearly a ceremony that blesses the harvest of the
Melipona bee. A species that inhabits the plant nursery
at Xel-Ha.
Due to its ecological and social programs Xel-Ha has been
honored with the distinction of being “A socially
responsible enterprise” awarded by CEMEFI.
Schedule:
The Park opens from 8:30 hrs to 17:00 hrs
How to get there:
Xel-Há is located in the Riviera Maya, 60 minutes
drive from Cancún, 25 minutes from Playa del Carmen
and 15 minutes from Tulum. In the kilometer 240 of the highway
Chetumal-Cancún.
Recommendations:
Tennis shoes, swimming suite, ecological sun block, sun
glasses, camera, towel and hat or cap
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