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Xel-Ha
Type: Theme Parks
10Best Says
This eco-park is part of the Grupo Xcaret family (Xcaret, Xplor, Xenotes, Xoximilco, Xenses and Xavage). Xel-Ha boasts the "largest, most beautiful natural aquarium in the world." You can swim in... Read More
This eco-park is part of the Grupo Xcaret family (Xcaret, Xplor, Xenotes, Xoximilco, Xenses and Xavage). Xel-Ha boasts the "largest, most beautiful natural aquarium in the world." You can swim in grottos & cenotes (natural sinkholes) and see local marine life, explore Mayan ruins, jump off the Cliff of Courage, cross the floating bridge, ride bikes or fly kites. There are plenty of other activities and exhibits to keep you occupied for the entire day or you can simply spend your time relaxing in the sun or napping in a seaside hammock. Xel-Ha also features a delicious buffet restaurant and a children's area.
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Address:
Carretera Chetumal Puerto Juarez Km 240
Tulum, 77780
998 883 3143
Hours:
Due to COVID-19, please check with the attraction for the most recent updates to their opening hours.
Website:
xelha.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Kristin Busse
Cancún Local Expert
- Outdoor Activities, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling, Parks, Playa del Carmen's Best Attractions & Activities, Tours and Excursions: "Combine your tour to Xel-Ha with a stop at the Mayan ruins of Tulum. Tulum can be seen in about an hour, so it won't add much more time to the length of your tour, and it's a great attraction to see."
- Best Attractions & Activities: "Xel-Ha is all inclusive, so there's no need to bring drinks or snacks."
- Romantic Things to Do: "Combine your tour to Xel-Ha with a stop at the Mayan ruins of Tulum. Tulum can be seen in about an hour, so it won't add much more time to the length of your tour."
- Best for Outdoor Activities Because: A day at Xel-Ha is a day in a tropical paradise.
- Best for Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Because: Xel-Ha offers a day of snorkeling for the entire family.
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Xel-Ha is perfect for an adventurous and/or relaxing vacation day.
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Xel-Ha is a heavenly eco-park where visitors can snorkel, explore, or just float on an inner tube down the lazy river.
- Best for Parks Because: Xel-Ha's grounds are beautiful and this is a fun day of safe adventure for the entire family.
- Best for Playa del Carmen's Best Attractions & Activities Because: A visit to Xel-Ha introduces visitors to the natural beauty of the Yucatan Peninsula.
- Best for Tours and Excursions Because: Xel-Ha is what you want it to be, a relaxing or exciting day in beautiful nature surroundings.
