About Xel-Ha
Xel-Há is a natural park that consists of a stunning network of creeks, lagoons, cenotes, and caves. Considered the world's largest natural aquarium, it's an 86-hectare reserve where the saltwater of the Caribbean Sea mixes with the fresh water from the underground rivers of the Yucatán Peninsula.
The jungle at Xel-Há is home to over 100 bird species and around 230 species of plants and trees. Its lagoon provides a home for over 90 marine species, creating a diverse and beautiful ecosystem for you to explore.
Xel-Há has everything you need to make your visit unforgettable. The park offers top-quality facilities and excellent services that are included in your admission.
Restaurants and Bars: Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a spectacular view of the turquoise waters. The Chula Vista restaurant offers an international buffet with live music, while La Cocina del Pueblo serves authentic Mexican cuisine. Recharge with snacks at La Terraza or experience a typical Mexican cantina at the Crown Garden.
Amenities: The park offers first aid services, public telephones, ATMs, and lockers to secure your belongings while you explore. You can also rent wheelchairs and use a hydraulic chair for guests with disabilities who wish to enter the river.
Aquatic Equipment: Xel-Há provides everything you need for water activities. There are five modules with snorkeling equipment (with a refundable deposit), seven areas with life jackets for all ages, and two modules where you can pick up a floating tire to relax on the river.
Restrooms and Showers: The park has nine restroom facilities conveniently located throughout the area. You'll also find four modules with lockers and towels, as well as showers and changing rooms at six strategic points.
Your admission to Xel-Há includes a variety of services to ensure a worry-free day.
Park hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. in summer).
Use of snorkeling equipment and a complimentary snorkel to take home (with a refundable deposit).
Use of lockers and towels.
Life jackets, inner tubes, and bicycles.
Rest areas with hammocks.
Water activities in the river and creek.
Tours of the gardens and jungle trails.
Visits to attractions like the Meliponary and the greenhouse.
Unlimited drinks and open bar.
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks in a buffet style (national and international cuisine).
Free parking.
Xel-Há Park is open 365 days a year. It's located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, 110 km south of Cancun, 44 km south of Playa del Carmen, and 9 km north of the Tulum archaeological site, on the Cancun-Tulum highway.
There are a variety of tours to Xel-Há available, including combination packages like Tulum & Xel-Há, or Cobá & Xel-Há. These tours offer daily departures and hotel pick-up and drop-off service from Cancun or the Riviera Maya. Please check our menu of tours to Xel-Há for more information.
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