Eco Parks - Nature theme parks and adventure parks, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Nature Theme Parks in the Riviera Maya are great daytime adventures
Aktun Chen - Dry Cave and Jungle Tour
Aktun Chen Dry Cave and Jungle Tour- you won't want to miss this cave, the sign is just south of Akumal along the highway. A walk through Aktun Chen is as close to "dry cave diving" as you'll get. A great example of the extensive caves in the area. The variety and number of stalactites is staggering! Great monkeys too. Located just south of Akumal.
Aktun Chen Dry Cave and Jungle Tour- you won't want to miss this cave, the sign is just south of Akumal along the highway. A walk through Aktun Chen is as close to "dry cave diving" as you'll get. A great example of the extensive caves in the area. The variety and number of stalactites is staggering! Great monkeys too. Located just south of Akumal.
Cenotes - Natural jungle oasis freshwater pools
Cenotes are one of the most unique features of the Yucatan's geology. The cenotes are literally the liquid life of Quintana Roo. Cenotes are natural oasis pools in the jungle, fed freshwater by the submerged caves, or underground riviers, which honeycomb the underground. Many of these cenotes can be visited on organized snorkel-swim tours while others with signs along the road simply require a small fee to enter.
Cenotes are one of the most unique features of the Yucatan's geology. The cenotes are literally the liquid life of Quintana Roo. Cenotes are natural oasis pools in the jungle, fed freshwater by the submerged caves, or underground riviers, which honeycomb the underground. Many of these cenotes can be visited on organized snorkel-swim tours while others with signs along the road simply require a small fee to enter.
Hidden Worlds Cenote Park - Cenote snorkeling, zip-line, Avatar, sky cycle & caves
Situated on the most extensive system of underwater caves and caverns on Earth, Hidden Worlds park is home to some of the most stunningly beautiful cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula, as featured in the critically acclaimed 2001 IMAX movie, Journey Into Amazing Caves, the 2005 Hollywood movie The Cave and the award winning 2007 BBC series Planet Earth. Attractions include: SkyCycle, zip-line, Avatar thrill ride, Rappel, and cavern snorkeling tours. Full packages available. Their site
Situated on the most extensive system of underwater caves and caverns on Earth, Hidden Worlds park is home to some of the most stunningly beautiful cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula, as featured in the critically acclaimed 2001 IMAX movie, Journey Into Amazing Caves, the 2005 Hollywood movie The Cave and the award winning 2007 BBC series Planet Earth. Attractions include: SkyCycle, zip-line, Avatar thrill ride, Rappel, and cavern snorkeling tours. Full packages available. Their site
Río Secreto - Nature reserve & eco-tours, cenotes & caves
Walk and float your way through spectacular caves encrusted with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and cool crystal clear freshwater cave pools (cenotes) all while being escorted by expert guides every step of the way. This is a rare and exotic opportunity to admire the unequaled beauty of our beloved Mexico and Mother Earth. Dedicated to conserving cherished natural assets and the region's biodiversity, natural resources, and people. See Río Secreto here
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Walk and float your way through spectacular caves encrusted with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and cool crystal clear freshwater cave pools (cenotes) all while being escorted by expert guides every step of the way. This is a rare and exotic opportunity to admire the unequaled beauty of our beloved Mexico and Mother Earth. Dedicated to conserving cherished natural assets and the region's biodiversity, natural resources, and people. See Río Secreto here
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Selvatica - Zip-lines, cenote swim and jungle tour
Selvatica Aventure jungle tour 19K west of Puerto Morelos on the road to Central Vallarta (west side of highway 307). Enjoy a combination zip line (tyrolean traverse) jungle canopy tour, biking and cenote swim. Prices $40-60 usd depending on package purchased. Food and beverage, souveniers are available at the main lodge/outfitting center. Certified guides. Their site
Selvatica Aventure jungle tour 19K west of Puerto Morelos on the road to Central Vallarta (west side of highway 307). Enjoy a combination zip line (tyrolean traverse) jungle canopy tour, biking and cenote swim. Prices $40-60 usd depending on package purchased. Food and beverage, souveniers are available at the main lodge/outfitting center. Certified guides. Their site
Xaman Ha Aviary - Tropical birds
Xaman Ha Aviary is a wonderful natural habitat for some 60 species of tropical birds who populate the jungles of the Yucatan peninsula. Here you can see roughly 200 individual birds living in harmony with one another, all within an open-air sanctuary that has paths and trails leading to the birds' preferred nesting areas. Xaman Ha Aviary is located in the heart of the Riviera Maya in Playacar, Playa del Carmen. Their site
Xaman Ha Aviary is a wonderful natural habitat for some 60 species of tropical birds who populate the jungles of the Yucatan peninsula. Here you can see roughly 200 individual birds living in harmony with one another, all within an open-air sanctuary that has paths and trails leading to the birds' preferred nesting areas. Xaman Ha Aviary is located in the heart of the Riviera Maya in Playacar, Playa del Carmen. Their site
Xcaret - Nature park
Xcaret is one of the largest and arguably the best eco-park on the coast. Make it an all day affair to get your best value. Xcaret is loaded with amusements including: snorkel the underground river, an aquarium, butterfly exhibit, jaguars and pumas, sea turtles, ruins, Mayan village, beach, dolphin swim and more. Then experience Xcaret at Night. A firelight Mayan ceremonial dance, Indiana Jones style dry cave, and fantastic amphitheater for regional music and dancing from around Mexico. Located just south of Playa Del Carmen.
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Xcaret is one of the largest and arguably the best eco-park on the coast. Make it an all day affair to get your best value. Xcaret is loaded with amusements including: snorkel the underground river, an aquarium, butterfly exhibit, jaguars and pumas, sea turtles, ruins, Mayan village, beach, dolphin swim and more. Then experience Xcaret at Night. A firelight Mayan ceremonial dance, Indiana Jones style dry cave, and fantastic amphitheater for regional music and dancing from around Mexico. Located just south of Playa Del Carmen.
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Xel-Ha - Natural lagoon
Xel-Ha Explore a Natural Wonder and the most magical lagoon on the Riviera Maya coast. The waters of Xel-Ha are a combination of salt water from the seas and freshwater from the underground rivers. There is also a collection of Mayan ruins in the Xel-ha archaeological park This provides a habitat for a variety of fish, birds and other wild life. You can enjoy snorkeling, tubing, biking and just walking around this beautiful area.
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Xel-Ha Explore a Natural Wonder and the most magical lagoon on the Riviera Maya coast. The waters of Xel-Ha are a combination of salt water from the seas and freshwater from the underground rivers. There is also a collection of Mayan ruins in the Xel-ha archaeological park This provides a habitat for a variety of fish, birds and other wild life. You can enjoy snorkeling, tubing, biking and just walking around this beautiful area.
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Yaax Che Jardin Botanico - Botanical gardens and cultural showcase
This is a great half day trip to see tropical plants and trees native to the Yucatan peninsula, identified with tags in a natural setting. The gardens have paths which lead to varied environmental zones, a senic overlook, small Mayan ruins and an example of a traditional Maya "palapa home" and Chiclero camp. Monkeys and birds are not uncommon to see. Located on hwy 307 just south of the entrance to Puerto Morelos.
This is a great half day trip to see tropical plants and trees native to the Yucatan peninsula, identified with tags in a natural setting. The gardens have paths which lead to varied environmental zones, a senic overlook, small Mayan ruins and an example of a traditional Maya "palapa home" and Chiclero camp. Monkeys and birds are not uncommon to see. Located on hwy 307 just south of the entrance to Puerto Morelos.
