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Category: Xplor Park

  • Amazing cave activity in Cancun

    Amazing cave activity in Cancun

    One of the best activities in the Riviera Maya is to experience the amazing cave activity of Xplor, an underground world to have fun, you can’t miss this unique adventure.
    © Marion Lee

    There are two ways to take this tour. From the day, surrounded by trees and caves you can discover the huge rock forms. At night, you can enjoy this experiences surround by torches of fire, fireflies and stars iluminating the caves, roads and bridges.

    It is said that long time ago an asteroid of 10 km of diameter fall from the atmosphere to the Yucatan Peninsula. It formed a new era and created different forms of life. Since then, different little formations created beautiful forms made of stalactites and stalagmites that decorates the underground of Xplor.© Marion Lee

    Xplor is a huge park where you can find ziplines, amphibious vehicles, swimming in the underground river, walk in the caves and huamacuatizaje (which means flying over the jungle in a hammock).

    All of this activities are 100% adventure and you will have the experience of your life, surrounded by nature.

    For energy recover, there is a palapa of fruit smoothies. There is also a buffet with many elections of dishes to choose.

    Get ready to watch the sunset from the heighs, to feel the adrenaline and discover the jungle.

  • Otherworldly Adventure in Xplor Park – Ziplines & Underground Rivers

    Otherworldly Adventure in Xplor Park – Ziplines & Underground Rivers

    A thrilling mix of high-flying fun & magical sightseeing, when it comes to adventure in Riviera Maya, few places compare to the wonder of Xplor Park – home to 14 of the region’s highest ziplines, miles of tropical trails, & underground rivers.

    If you’re looking for an adventurous, distinctly Yucatan experience, this 145-acre eco park near Playa del Carmen is the perfect place to spend the day or night. From the minute you set foot in Xplor, you know you’ve entered a sacred place, slowly shaped by millions  of years of geology, as well as the painstaking efforts of developers and conservationists.

    The tropical park is a soaring and sunken network of bridges, treetop platforms, underground rivers, and deep dark caves full of jaw-dropping rock formations. Altogether, daytime guests are welcome to enjoy 14 of the region’s highest ziplines, more than six miles of trails for amphibious vehicles, and over a kilometer of crystal cave waters for rafting – not to mention unlimited smoothies / juices and a BBQ lunch buffet.

    The Highest Ziplines in Riviera Mayakkk1Totaling almost 4 kilometers, the 14 zipline runs at Xplor include a thrilling 148-foot descent, and another that plunges 25 feet underground.

    Romp the Jungle Above & Below Ground

    Ages 18+ are welcome to steer their own John Deere amphibious vehicle across bridges, through the mud, underground and in the water.kkk2Explore Otherworldly Caves

    Easily the park’s most magnificent sights are the glistening stalactites and stalagmites that fill the honeycomb of caves entwined across its grounds. This magical formations have taken millions of years to form, with both raft and swim / hiking circuits available.kkk3

    A Bevy of Nighttime Thrills

    Those seeking another level of fun should consider visiting Xplor Fuego, as the park comes alight with sunset views, torches, and a sea of stars overhead.kkk4

    What to Bring

    Since admission includes a locker, don’t forget a towel, your swimsuit, shorts, a t-shirt, water shoes, and biodegradable sunscreen.