Xel-Ha Tours
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Named after a Mayan word meaning “the place where the waters are born,” the Xel-Ha aquatic park encompasses 14 acres (5.7 hectares) of jungle and ocean just south of Playa del Carmen. Xel-Ha provides activities for the whole family and features cenotes, a lazy river, fish-filled lagoons, and other natural attractions.
The Basics
Xel-Ha offers ample opportunities to enjoy Mexico’s warm Caribbean waters and abundant animal life. Swim through underground rivers, cliff-jump into a cenote, traverse a floating bridge, and snorkel in lagoons filled with tropical fish, sea turtles, and manatees. On land, you can zipline above the canopy, rock climb, bike, or stroll through the jungle.
Day trips to Xel-Ha typically leave from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Riviera Maya. As the aquatic park is just five miles (eight kilometers) from Tulum, some Xel-Ha excursions also include a tour of the ancient Maya city. Xel-Ha is part of a network of related parks and experiences, including Xcaret, Xplor, Xplor Fuego, Xenotes Oasis Maya, Xoximilco Cancun, Xichen, and Xenses. It’s possible to book packages that include admission to multiple parks.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, and swim gear.
- The use of snorkeling equipment is offered with admission.
- Visitor facilities include restrooms, changing rooms, showers, restaurants, bars, and shops.
- Free Wi-Fi is available.
- Xel-Ha is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers; wheelchairs can be rented for a fee.
How to Get There
Xel-Ha is located in the Quintana Roo region of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. By road, the park is 90 minutes from Cancun, 40 minutes from Playa del Carmen, and 30 minutes from Riviera Maya. Most Xel-Ha tours include round-trip transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off. Taxi service is available, and you can also get to Xel-Ha via the ADO bus, which leaves from Playa del Carmen and Cancun.
When to Get There
Xel-Ha is open year-round from 8:30am to 6pm. The park is busiest from December through April, when the weather tends to be sunny and warm. During the rainy season (June through October), you will find fewer crowds and lower prices for accommodations.
Must-Do Experiences at Xel-Ha
For families with kids, the park’s Children’s World features a wading pool, playground, water slide, rope climb, and other activities. Older children and adults can walk on the ocean floor with Xel-Ha’s Sea Trek technology (a helmet that allows you to breathe comfortably underwater); jump from the Cliff of Courage; and trek across the Trepachanga rope course. You can also relax on a secret beach in the Bay of Caprices, climb the Scenic Lighthouse, and swim through a mangrove forest.
Address: Highway Chetumal-Pto. Juárez, Tulum, Riviera Maya & the Yucatan 77780, Mexico
Hours: Daily 9am-6pm
Admission: Varies
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Xel-Há Park All-Inclusive Admission Ticket
Xel-Ha’s status as one of the world’s greatest nature parks attracts large crowds desperate to experience the theme park’s aquatic activities. Guarantee your entry to one of Riviera Maya’s top attractions with this all-inclusive Kel-Ha admission ticket, which include an all-you-can-eat buffet and unlimited drinks. Enjoy access to all of the park’s attractions, which include ziplines, coral reefs, jungle trails, caves, and cenotes, and use the facilities free of charge. Ideal for families.
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Xel-Há Park All-Inclusive Admission Ticket
Xel-Ha’s status as one of the world’s greatest nature parks attracts large crowds desperate to experience the theme park’s aquatic activities. Guarantee your entry to one of Riviera Maya’s top attractions with this all-inclusive Kel-Ha admission ticket, which include an all-you-can-eat buffet and unlimited drinks. Enjoy access to all of the park’s attractions, which include ziplines, coral reefs, jungle trails, caves, and cenotes, and use the facilities free of charge. Ideal for families.
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Xel-Ha All Inclusive Admission Ticket
Enjoy a full day of lounging, snorkeling, relaxing, and adventuring with this full-day admission to Xel-Ha Park by Xcaret. Admission includes unlimited snorkeling, river floating on tubes, breakfast, snacks, lunch buffet, ziplines, hiking, rope swings, and much more. All this plus an open bar makes this an excellent way to spend a day in Cancun.
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Priority Access: Xel-Há All-Inclusive Day Trip with Transportation
Explore Xel-Ha Park, the Riviera Maya's stunning natural aquarium, on this all-day trip from Cancun. Relax on Xel Ha's hidden beach, swim in cenotes and lagoons, go snorkeling, and spelunk in caves. Watch out for wildlife like angelfish and iguanas. Xel-Ha is all-inclusive, so enjoy Mayan cuisine, seafood and burgers with your admission. This tour is family-friendly and includes round-trip transportation to Xel-Ha from Cancun.
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Priority Access: Combo Tour: Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Xplor and Xichen Itza
Experience some of the Yucatan’s most exciting and exhilarating activities with a Cancun Combo tour. Select from four outstanding options, visiting captivating attractions such as Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Xplor and Chichen Itza. Immerse yourself in the natural and historical majesty of some of Mexico’s best aquatic, adventure and archeological parks, touring ancient sites and legendary landmarks with a knowledgeable and experienced guide. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Yucatan hotel is included, in addition to delicious food and drinks inspired by local specialties. Simply take your two selected tours with 15 days of each other to enjoy this excellent economical offer.
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Tulum and Xel-Há All-Inclusive Day Trip from Playa del Carmen
Combine culture, history and nature on an exciting full-day excursion to the atmospheric walled city of Tulum and the beautiful Xel-Ha aquatic theme park. Depart from Playa del Carmen and enjoy a captivating combination of historical exploration and energetic fun; explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum with an expert guide before snorkeling among troves of tropical fish at Xel-Ha. Feast upon a delicious buffet lunch then relax upon the soft sands of the beach to observe iguanas and colorful birds. Food, beverages and round-trip hotel transportation are all included on this tour.
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Priority Access: Tour Xel-Ha & Coba Ruins - One Day from Riviera Maya & Cancún
Explore Xel-Ha's natural aquatic park and the Coba ruins on this full-day trip from Cancun. Ride a bicycle around Coba's archaeological site, then climb Nohoch Mul, the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan, for amazing views of the surrounding area. Eat lunch at Xel-Ha and continue your adventure by kayaking, ziplining and trekking around this spectacular eco-park. This small-group tour of less than 20 people ensures that you receive personalized attention from your guide.Pickup and drop-off at Cancun hotels is included.
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Xel ha Park Tour All inclusive
From snorkeling and ziplining to waterfront restaurants and bars, Xel-Há Park has everything you need for a classic Riviera Maya vacation—and by booking an unlimited day pass you can enjoy it all worry-free. Perfect for a family outing, the park offers activities for all ages in one location. That way, everyone can have fun simultaneously. Plus, you can eliminate the hassle of traveling between activities.
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All Inclusive - Xel ha Park Tour
Visit the most beautiful natural aquarium in the world, in this aquarium you can snorkel and others activities, you and your family you can enjoy more than 20 attractions.
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Xel ha Day Trip Pass - All Inclusive
The Xel-Há Park has prepared a wide variety of activities for you and your family. Our recommendation is to take a lifejacket or a floating tire and start swimming along the incredible river; You can snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the huge natural cove and observe a variety of tropical fish that inhabit this paradise of the Riviera Maya.
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Tour Xel-Ha - Tulum
The Tulum Xel-Há Tour takes you to the impressive archaeological zone of Tulum, an icon of the Mayan culture in the Mexican Caribbean and whose location is unique since it is located on the coasts of Quintana Roo. Enjoy spectacular views over the Caribbean Sea from a privileged location and contemplate the turquoise color of the sea. Walk through this ancestral ceremonial center and feel part of the story while a certified guide tells you the secrets of this walled city.
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Tour Tulum - Xel-Ha from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
Walk through this ancestral ceremonial center and feel part of the story while a certified guide tells you the secrets of this walled city. Then visit the largest and most beautiful Natural Wonder of the Mayan Riviera. The ideal place to practice snorkeling is undoubtedly Xel-Há, thanks to its huge natural cove that connects with the open sea, where you can see countless tropical fish and marine life.
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Experience Tour Tulum - Xel-Ha from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
Enjoy spectacular views over the Caribbean Sea from a privileged location and contemplate the turquoise color of the sea. Walk through this ancestral ceremonial center and feel part of the story while a certified guide tells you the secrets of this walled city. Then visit the largest and most beautiful Natural Wonder of the Mayan Riviera. The ideal place to practice snorkeling is undoubtedly Xel-Há, thanks to its huge natural cove that connects with the open sea, where you can see countless tropical fish and marine life.
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Xelha Park Tour Day Trip with Transportation
If theme parks make you cringe and you’d rather go standup paddleboarding than hit the clubs, you’re going to like Xel-Há. A welcome reprieve from overdeveloped resorts and tourist areas, this natural oasis is a place where you can get back to nature with river floats, cenote swims, ziplines and much more. An open bar, all-day buffet and cultural activities are also included at this kid-friendly oasis.
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