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 Xcaret's spectacular night show is
an experience for all visitors: an epic celebration
with the sights and sounds of a grand festival,
set in Mexico's golden years and the mysticism of
ancient Mayan Kings. It features a colorful fair,
the drama of the Pre-Hispanic Ballgame, and the
Ball of Fire in the impressive Tlachco ball-court.
This is followed by an unforgettable gala performance
of Mexico's regional music and dance. Over 200 performers
create an incredible pageantry of color, sight and
sound!
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| Underground Rivers |
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 Clear and cool, the underground river
flows through caverns illuminated by natural skylights,
under limestone walls and beautiful fossilized coral
formations are that are embedded. The river It surrounds
the open-air theater, and occasionally emerges in
the midst of deep jungle green.
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| Mayan Village |
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The Mayan Village offers an opportunity to travel
back in time. Although the center of ancient cities
were lined with palaces and temples, the common
people lived in the outskirts in houses built of
wood and chord (metal was not yet discovered) whose
elliptical shape kept their interior fresh all year
round. Their roofs (palapa) were thatched with palm
fronds, which must be cut by the light of the full
moon so the sap reaches the tip of the frond making
the roof waterproof for up to 20-25 years. Beside
each house, the Mayans planted vegetables and aromatic
herbs in raised plots to protect them from small
herbivorous creatures.
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| Aquarium |
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In XCARET's aquarium, you'll be able to appreciate
even the smallest details of beautiful coral reefs,
one of the planet's richest ecosystems. Every effort
has been made to reproduce the natural habitat of
reefs and the atmosphere of these delicate ecological
areas. Our tanks are fed by seawater, which flows
directly and freely from the ocean, bringing with
it a variety of marine organisms.
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| Turtles |
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 Get a close-up look at three of the
seven species found in Mexico (green turtles, loggerhead
and kemp turtles). You'll have the opportunity to
see turtles at every stage of their lives, from
tiny newborns to full-grown adults swimming around
in our natural tanks. Since 1996, Xcaret has actively
participated in their protection and preservation
through research coordinated with government institutions,
as well as national and international investigation
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| Lagoons (cenotes) |
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 Between the jungle and the beach lies
a peaceful lagoon dotted with small islands that
are home to several species of birds. The lagoon's
channels, caves, and coves are unparalleled for
exploring translucent waters full of multi-colored
fish. |
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| Orchid Farm |
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 Located in the heart of the Botanical
Garden, the orchid farm not only allows you to admire
famously beautiful orchids, but also learn about
their cultivation process. In our laboratory, you
can see the various steps of orchid development
from a seed developed in vitro, to just before it
is transplanted to the greenhouse. Currently, we
have succeeded in growing 89 of the 105 orchid species
indigenous to the region. |
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| Wild Bird Aviary |
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 The Wild Bird Breeding Aviary is located
behind the museum and displays a great number of
birds mostly from the southeastern region of Mexico,
many of which are in danger of extinction. Xcaret
is home to more than 44 species, among the visitor
favorites are macaws, toucans and flamingos. |
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| Butterflies |
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 The Butterfly Pavilion in XCARET is
considered one of the largest in the world, as well
as the only one of its kind as it is self-sufficient
in the reproduction of butterflies. Our goal is
to repopulate the area with endangered local species
and work on the propagation of the plants needed
to guarantee their survival. |
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| Scenic Tower |
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 Go up into the sky in our Scenic Tower.
Admire the breathtaking view of Mexico´s Sacred
Paradise from where the sky, the Caribbean ocean
and the Riviera Maya come together in a circular
landscape that goes beyond the reach of human eyes.
Xcaret´s Scenic Tower has a capacity for 72
passengers and goes up to 80 meters above ground.
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