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Photos of Xcaret Eco-Theme Park, in the Mayan Riviera

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Xcaret is a popular "eco-archeological theme park" in the Riviera Maya area south of Cancun. Plan to spend an entire day, swimming the underground river, snorkeling, touring the butterfly pavilion, aquarium, Mayan Village, Jaguar Island; relaxing in hammocks; eating at great restaurants; maybe sign up for a premium experience (dolphin encounter; snuba; sea trekking), catch some live performances, and definitely don't miss the excellent Night Show.

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Mayan Village area of Xcaret. Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.IntroductionXcaret, lush grounds. Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.Lush GroundsXcaret, river float. Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.River FloatRiver float at Xcaret. Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.River Float (2)
Xcaret, end of underground river. Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.End of Underground RiverSnorkeling Lagoon. Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.Snorkeling LagoonXcaret, snorkeling lagoon. Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.Snorkeling lagoon (2)Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.Dolphins Jumping
Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.Beach and Float TubesXcaret theme park. Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.Relax, Sea-sidePhoto ©  Teresa Plowright.Small PoolsXcaret, quiet area with hammock, Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.Hammocks by Rock Pools

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