There is also an aquarium, an aviary, a museum, and a botanical garden. Horseback riding is available, ride through the jungle or along the beach.
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| Xcaret, a "natural aquatic theme park," is another popular attraction, though a little more "touristy". Visitors can visit minor Mayan ruins, snorkel through a man-made underground river, rest by the lagoon, swim with dolphins and view a nighttime show complete with lasers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Xcaret is a large theme park about an hour south of Cancun. There are no rollercoasters, waterslides, or merry-go-rounds. Rather, the eco-archaeological park offers attractions that incorporate the beautiful natural setting and Mayan history. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| A variety of activities are available throughout the park.. One can snorkel through an underground river in cool, clear waters. Or, a small inlet from the Caribbean provides a more typical snorkeling experience. There are also scuba/snorkeling tours that take you to the reefs near Xcaret. The Dolphin Experience allows you to swim with dolphins in Xcaret's lagoon.e park itself. Or, one can simply relax, take a beer or margarita, and simply enjoy the place and its landscape. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| A beach with palapas provides a place to relax, while the kids float around in innertubes. There is also an aquarium, an aviary, a museum, and a botanical garden. Horseback riding is available, ride through the jungle or along the beach. |
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