Archaeological Eco-Parks Allow Visitors to Learn About Mexican History and Culture Glenda Winders - Leader-Telegram
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Xcaret Testimonials | Xcaret Mexico! Cancun Eco Park (Xcaret)

Xcaret and Xel-Ha are part of the Experiencias Xcaret collection of connected archaeological eco-parks in the state of Quintana Roo on the Riviera Maya side of the Yucatan Peninsula.

Architect Miguel Quintana Pali initially bought the land, once a busy Mayan port, with an eye to building a home for himself there, but once he realized the area was filled with natural wonders, he decided to develop it into a showcase for sharing his country's heritage with the whole world.

These are theme parks but not amusement parks since the attractions are natural phenomena rather than manmade rides and games.

The system also encompasses Xplor, which allows visitors to do exactly that underground, and Xenotes for snorkeling in four different kinds of cenotes (caverns with pools of fresh water). A new addition coming in 2016 will be Xenses. It's still under wraps at this point, but representatives say it will enable visitors to trick and play with their senses.

Xcaret ("little inlet") is built around cenotes and underground rivers left over from when the entire area was under water.

Some of its structures are authentic archaeological ruins, while others have been constructed to show what life was like for the early Mayans who lived here.

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