Xoximilco: Mexicans like to break into song and dance in a celebration of life, which is the true essence of the Mexican spirit; Mexicans love to jam showing off their best tunes. Xoximilco emerges as part of a tribute to one of the most iconic places in Mexico and the best option if you really want to enjoy a very authentic Mexican experience in Cancun. In addition to it's natural appeal, Xoximilco has prepared a party full of flavors and Mexican folklore that live the legends and customs which characterize these happy people. With a varied fauna, different colors and music everywhere, this is a perfect escape to celebrate nature, and enjoy at the same time the Mexican spirit. The brightly coloful trajineras (pronounced 'tra-hee-nair-ahs') invite you to join the celebration, plus tequila, music and delicious food, now you're all set! The canals of Xoximilco provide a festival-like atmosphere with the sound of mariachi, marimba and traditional music bands filling the air.
Xcaret: Accompanied by an experienced local guide you will also get to visit a breeding centre for local fauna, Maya Ruins, a butterfly park, an aviary and an aquarium with a variety of plants and hundreds of fish The tour of the Xcaret park concludes with the magnificent and inspiring Xcaret Mexico Espectacular Show, a musical journey that will take you through the history of Mexico. The park is also home to hundreds of species of exotic animals where they are well fed and looked after. Visit the Island of Jaguars and see for yourself how this beautiful animal, the third largest of the big cats, lives and gets on with its friends. Swim in crystal clear waters and explore subterranean caves. You don’t have to be a professional diver – all you need is a spirit of adventure. And for those of you who want to admire sea life without getting wet then don’t miss a visit to Xcaret’s very own Coral Reef. The aquarium contains over 5,000 organisms from 500 species in tanks containing water pumped directly from the Caribbean Sea. During your time in the park you will also get to enjoy an exquisite buffet of either Mexican or International cuisine. Come to Xcaret. Enjoy nature.
Xcaret Plus: Includes buffet food, non-alcoholic beverages during the meal, lockers and snorkel equipment.
Discover the secrets surrounding the enigmatic architecture of Chichén Itzá and admire its most famous vestige, the pyramid of Kukulcán, testimony to the high mathematic and astronomical precision achieved by the Maya. Even today surprising events occur, such as the shadowy descent of the feathered serpent during the equinox, and the mysterious sound effects you can hear echoing during your tour.
With Xichen Clásico: You will also visit the Cenote Ik'Kil, surround yourself with natural beauty and swimm in its refreshing waters. Chichén Itzá Tour ends with a delicious buffet lunch with specialities of the Yucatecan cuisine.
With Xichen de Lujo: We take full charge of everything, the luxury transportation, breakfast on board, drinks, lunch and tickets to the archaeological site. All you need is your desire to have fun and learn about Mayan culture. Later at Valladolid, contemplate the beauty of Zací cenote, and finish your adventure with a buffet meal with unlimited beverages included at La Casona de Valladolid. Taste more than 70 dishes of Yucatecan cuisine, such as Cochinita Pibil (roasted pig marinated in sour orange juice and axiote), the Pok Chuk (pork prepared in citrus marinade) and the Tikinxik fish (fish with axiote cooked over the grill)."
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick-up from hotels located in the hotel area of Cancun. For all hotels located in the centre of Cancun, you must make your way to the meeting point for pick-up in front of the bakery located at Plaza Malecon Americas, Number 13 and 14 Mz. 1, SM 6, at 7:20am.
Duration: Xoximilco: 4 hours. Xcaret: approximately 12 hours.
Start/opening time: Xoximilco: At 7:30pm. Xcaret and Xichen: at 9am.
End/closing time: Xoximilco: At 11:30pm. Xcaret and Xichen: at 9am.
Languages: Spanish and English.
Opening days/period: Xcaret : Daily. Xoximilco and Xichen : Monday to Saturday.
Medical restrictions: Please advice at your purchase, in the ticket box, or in the trajinera at the beginning of the tour if you are allergic to any kind of food or if you are vegetarian.
Min. Age: Xoximilco : 5 years old.
Others: Xcaret: children 0 to 4 years are free, children 5 to 11 pay half price of the adult presenting an ID, same should be shown when boarding the tour. In case children don’t have ID, height policy will applied. Children under 1 meter are free, children 1 meter to 1.40 meter pay half price of the adult, children 1.41 meter pay as an adult.
Xichen: Free admission for children under 4 years old (must show an ID to verify their age when boarding). Children aged 5 to 11 pay half the adult ticket (must show ID at the ticket office of the Park).
We recommend: Xoximilco : wear comfortable shoes and clothes (preferably large pants). Xcaret and Xichen : use comfortable beachwear and swimming suit, bring extra cloths and a towel. Your sunscreen and insect repellent should be free of the following chemicals: benzophenone, ethyl hexyl, homosalate, octyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, octinoxate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane and oxybenzone.
Xcaret: extra activities have an extra cost such as: scuba diving, swim with dolphins, sea trek, snorkeling tour.