This all-inclusive is on the Mayan Riviera, 55 minutes south of Cancun's International Airport and adjacent to the unique "eco-archeological theme park", Xcaret. Xcaret is beautiful, fun, and entertaining; read about Xcaret.
Occidental Hotels & Resorts is a Spanish chain that also owns Allegro Resorts.
This property was the scene of a tragic death of a child, in 2003; issues remain unresolved --see below
this all-inclusive resort has plenty of activities (see below) but its big plus is proximity to the Xcaret theme park. Families can have fun at Xcaret from early morning through to the end of the excellent night show. Guests at the resort get a free pass to Xcaret. (Best to pick up the passes the day before, to get an early start.)
The resort is also well-placed for other activities in the Mayan Riviera, such as visiting the ruins at Tulum or Coba.
- daily Fun Club activities such as water volleyball, Spanish lessons, dance lessons, bike tours...
- minigolf; archery
- nightly entertainment, mini disco
- 5 pools include a natural sea pool and a kid's club pool
- resort grounds have subterranean river, canals, tropical forest
- complimentary snorkeling
- scuba, fishing, and horse-riding are available at an extra charge; a golf course is 10 km away
- Kids Club takes ages 12 and under. Activities might include water basketball, making a pinata, rehearsal for mini-show, lunch and siesta.
- restaurant, pool, and playground just for kids.
-the circumstances of 8-year-old Brent Midlock's death in a pool drain in 2003 -- and the resort's responses-- remain disturbing, with lawsuits pending at time of writing.
- visit the Grand Xcaret by Occidental site
- Apple Vacations has details including features for families
- read recent visitors' comments at a site such as TripAdvisor.com
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check the recommended sites for changes and updates
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