Photos and Video from our visit to Xcaret Eco Park
Xcaret is an amazing eco archaeological theme park located in Riviera Maya, Cancun that offers so many activities and attractions. This is the photo gallery from our Xcaret with Kids article and shows off all of the sites, attractions, activities and cultural shows that the park has to offer. You can also find many more Cancun activities for families that we recommend while on your vacation in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
Snorkeling in Xcaret Eco Park’s Underground Rivers
Walk around this cool “Mayan” changing structure to find an open changing room. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
Lock up all your belongings before heading to the underground rivers. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
Once you change, lock up your belongings, grab your snorkel gear and walk along the walkway to your chosen underground river, you will see something like this gorgeous river starting point. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
This is what we saw while looking up from the cenote when we were getting ready for snorkeling. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
All geared up and ready for a swim down the underground river. We chose a river that was a mix of enclosed and open river. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
One last goodbye before heading down the underground river. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
An aerial view of one of the beautifully blue underground rivers of Xcaret Eco Park. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
Xcaret Eco Park Photos
An aerial view of Xcaret Eco Park as seen from the rotating scenic tower. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
As you can see from the Xcaret Eco Park map, there is too much to see and do in one day. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
A swimming inlet where the Mexican Caribbean Sea shore meets the jungle. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
The beautiful inlet with shallow waters is great for swimming with the kids. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
This is one of the many inlet swimming areas at Xcaret. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
One of the archaeological sites scattered throughout the park and the surrounding jungle. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
One of the MANY waterfalls that we saw throughout the park. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
If you want to take a break from your activities there is a hammock area to relax in. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
Another way to relax at the park is kicking back on chairs situated in the jungle overlooking the underground rivers and waterfalls that are throughout the park. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
One of the many views overlooking the underground rivers of Xcaret. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
A pathway through the jungle of the butterfly pavilion. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
A brook running through the butterfly pavilion. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
Another waterfall in the jungle that you will see walking along the paths between park activities. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
These Escaramuzas (lady cowgirls) were a part of the Fiesta Charra show. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
The Mayan warrior show takes place on an “island” in the middle of one of the snorkeling underground rivers. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
Mayan warriors exit the ceremony via boat. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
This was the last I ever saw of my wife and daughter! :-0 JK, the performers from the Mayan show were happy to pose with the visitors after the show was over. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
The signs and posts throughout Xcaret Eco Park will help you navigate to your next activity. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
Xcaret’s Animals
Some of the dozens of Macaws perched along the pathway in the bird sanctuary. | Photo by FamilyVacationhub
A cute pair of Macaws sitting on a perch. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
A beautiful yet intimidating vulture from the bird sanctuary. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
An Iguana rests on the rocks as a large sea turtle swims behind at the beautiful sea turtle sanctuary. Photo by FamilyVacationHub
Some of the hundreds of lovely butterflies that were in the butterfly pavilion. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
A foal and one of the horses from the Fiesta Charra show. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
A wonderful sea table full of Sea Urchins that you could touch and pick up. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
A sea life table in the indoor aquarium. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
One of the tropical fish aquariums that the kids crowded around to watch. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
Xcaret Eco Park’s Butterfly Pavilion Video Clip
Xcaret Mexico Espectacular Photos
The impressive Gran Tlachco Theater getting ready for the night show. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
The waterfall next to the stands of the Gran Tlachco Theater. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
One of the performances of the first half of the show that goes through the Mayan history and culture. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
The second half of the show was an amazing array of dances and musical performances from the states of Mexico. | Photo by FamilyVacationHub
Xcaret México Espectacular Video Clip
See our article detailing our family day at Xcaret Eco Park. There were many more activities that we could not get to in our one day visit. Head over to Xcaret’s website for more information on this wonderful park and what it has to offer.
See all of the Cancun family activities, restaurants and hotels that we recommend on our Cancun Tourist Map with Points of InterestWe were provided media passes to Xcaret for the purpose of reviewing it on our blog. Regardless, we would only recommend places, activities or services that we would use/visit personally and that we believe will be good for our readers.
