Experts' Choice Award Xcaret
What the experts agree on
Xcaret is an all-in-one eco-park sprawling across Riviera Maya with wildlife sanctuaries, cenotes, beaches, and cultural events like the Sacred Maya Journey canoe ritual each May and vibrant Día de Muertos celebrations in November—think Disneyland
“Park Las Palapas is quiet and safe, a great place for an afternoon picnic or an evening stroll.”
– Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine "Each May since 2007, the area has been reenacting La Travesía Sagrada Maya (Sacred Maya Journey), a ritual which was conducted for more than 1,000 years by the ancient Maya." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"A sort of Yucatán-style Disneyland, a large outdoor "eco-park" filled with an aviary, a dolphin aquarium, a turtle sanctuary and a beach perfect for swimming, diving or snorkeling." Full review
"Playa del Carmen is home to an interesting resort compound built specifically to offer the wonders of the Riviera Maya all in one place. A bit like Disneyland, the Xcaret property..."
Lonely Planet "At the end of May, the Sacred Maya Journey commences with the launch of traditional giant canoes at Xcaret. The regatta recreates an ancient Mayan ritual in which pilgrims made annual..."
