ECO PARKS

Xpu Ha

Just a few minutes away is Xpu Ha, one of the prettiest and most peaceful beaches on the Caribbean. To the North, only a fifteen-minute walk away, is the Xpu Ha' Lagoon, from which you can visit one of the largest "cenotes" on the Riviera Maya, also within walking distance (10 minutes), and which spans almost 500 meters deep within the tropical jungle

Xcaret

This beautiful eco-park is located 9 miles North of Puerto Aventuras and was once an ancient Mayan port and offers the following attractions: underground river you can snorkel through, Bat cave, marine turtles, apiary, mushroom farm, tropical trail, orchids, butterfly pavilion, reptiles and sharks, coral reef aquarium, stables, jaguars and mammals, wild bird breeding aviary, aquarium, lagoons, beach, scuba diving, inlet, sea trek, dolphins snorkeling, ecological tours, snuba, wading pools. The evening show takes you back in time to visit the Mayan as they once were, plus offers a typical Mexican Folklore show performed in an open air theater. This popular and often crowded attraction is well worth seeing. It is a very long day if you come early and stay for the show. We recommend arriving in the afternoon then staying for the evening show, which is a little less expensive too.
http://www.xcaretcancun.com/

Xel Ha

This is yet another fantastic eco-park, which was once a Mayan port. Here you can enjoy: Underwater discovery, Nature, exploration, adventure, relaxation, an extraordinary network of natural pools, waterways, islands, caves and ancient ruins. Entrance price includes access to all areas of the park, the train to the river, float tubes, life vests and parking. There is an additional charge for the dolphin swim, restaurants and massages. http://www.xelha.com.mx