Our kids LOVED the playground at Children’s World. We found a quiet spot right in front of the entry point to the water, which was an ideal location. We found a lot of fish hanging out underneath this fountain. Related – 10 Common Family Travel Mistakes (and how to avoid them) To get the fish photos below, we had to take off the life jacket temporarily so that we could swim deeper and get up close.įor the photos below, we used this underwater camera. We used the complimentary life jackets but they limited our ability to swim deeper. We brought our own snorkel gear, so we only needed to borrow fins. Most sections were not very deep – we estimate it was likely 15 to 20 feet deep. The water was fairly clear and we saw plenty of colorful fish (as the brochure promises). The waters inside the park create a unique phenomenon because the dense sea water mixes with the fresh water from the rivers. The Xel-Ha website states that the park has more than 90 marine species such as angelfish, surgeonfish, damselfish, snapper, parrotfish, grouper, sergeant major, a family of rays, pufferfish, some barracudas and the queen conch, a protected species that inhabits the cove. The park has several entry points with stairs that lead into the water, so getting in and out of the water is safe and easy.Īll of the entry points have life jackets available in all sizes. This is what makes Xel-Ha an attractive option for families.įor those who are new to snorkeling, or nervous about swimming with fish in the ocean, this controlled environment is a nice introduction. The water inside the cove at Xel-Ha is calm, which made snorkeling easy for everyone, including our young boys and parents (grandparents). These are the optional activities for an addition charge:Įnjoy 2 incredible parks by Xcaret at the best price! Xcaret and Xel-Ha offer you 2 unique, amazing and exciting experiences in the heart of the Riviera Maya. Children’s World – wading pool, playground, water slide, rope climb, seesaw, crocodile tunnel, hanging games, water lilies and turtles for climbing.Bike rides – bikes are available for guests to use.Jungle trails – walk through the lush jungle trails of this nature reserve.Cenotes – swim in two freshwater underground caves.Cliff of Courage – rock climbing and cliff jumping.Mayan Cave – considered a sacred place, this is covered cenote.Chuck Kay’s Flight – fly towards the inside of the grotto on a rope swing.Trepachanga – walk over the river between two ropes.Salpichanga Zip-Lines – single circuit with a total of six zip-lines.River Tour – float down the river in an inner tube.Scenic Lighthouse – 100 feet tall tower with scenic views and water slides. The nature park has a large secluded cove that is protected from ocean waves, so it’s a safe environment for children (and adults) to get in the warm salt water and swim with colourful fish.īeyond swimming and snorkeling, Xel-Ha Park has plenty of family friendly activities that are included with the Xel Ha price of admission: The main reason to spend a day at Xel-Ha Park is to get in the water and go snorkeling or swimming. There are plenty of adventure parks in the Riviera Maya, so why would you want to visit Xel-Ha Park? In this post, we share our experience at Xel-Ha Park. We have visited the Riviera Maya several times before, but this was the first time we visited the amusement parks. After researching each of the Riviera Maya theme parks, and reading the recommended ages (our youngest is 4 years old), we decided to visit Xel-Ha and Xcaret on this trip to Mexico. The adventure park is located just north of Tulum in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, about a 1.5 hour drive south of Cancun. Xel-Há is an aquatic theme park where guests can snorkel, relax and enjoy the sparkling Caribbean waters in a safe, secluded inlet.
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