Spend a full day at Xcaret Plus exploring underground rivers, beaches, and live folkloric performances with round-trip transportation from Playa del Carmen. This guided visit pairs accessible water activities with cultural exhibitions and a nightly spectacular show.
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You step off the bus into humid air that smells faintly of salt and earth, palms brushing the sky while an underground river hums somewhere below. Xcaret Plus unfolds like a coastal landscape edited by time — limestone caverns spill into clear channels, reef flats edge the shore, and walkways thread through habitats where macaws and turtles make sudden appearances.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10–12 hours
Fitness Level
You should be comfortable walking several miles over varied terrain and able to swim or float with a life jacket for short river sections.
Wildlife
History
Xcaret operates as an eco‑archaeological park that highlights the Maya relationship with cenotes and coastal resources while presenting regional Mexican cultural traditions.
Conservation
The park runs conservation programs including sea turtle protection and active habitat restoration; visitors are asked to follow reef‑safe and no‑litter policies to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Amazing Xcaret Plus Tour with Transportation from Playa del Carmen today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Use biodegradable sunscreen
The park requires reef-safe sunscreen; bring a biodegradable SPF to protect marine life and avoid fines or being turned away at sensitive areas.
Bring swim shoes and a dry bag
Limestone and grotto edges can be sharp; water shoes and a small dry bag for electronics make moving between river swims and exhibits easier.
Plan for a long day
The tour runs about 12 hours and ends after the evening show—pack snacks, medications, and be prepared for extended walking and standing.
Carry ID for children
Child pricing is height- and age-dependent; bring ID to confirm ages and avoid surprises at check-in.
Swimsuit and quick‑dry change of clothes
For river swims, beaches and to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Biodegradable reef‑safe sunscreen
Required to protect coral and marine life; the park enforces reef‑safe policies.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet on rocky shores, in caves and on slick walkways.
Light rain jacket or poncho
Useful during rainy season/hurricane-prone months when showers are sudden.
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