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Things To Do at Xcaret
MERCADO DE LA MERCED
MERCADO DE LA MERCED A sensory trip curated by our Executive Chef. Through its ten thematic stations you will enjoy the colors, textures and flavors of top-quality ingredients, which will be transformed in front of you into truly Mexican dishes. Buffet Continental breakfast from 6:30 to 7:00 h Breakfast from 7:00 to 12:00 h Lunch from 13:00 to 17:00 h Dinner from 18:00 to 23:00 h. Casa Grande (main building). https://www.hotelxcaret.com/en/restaurants-xcaret-hotels/
Ha Restaurant
HA’ Walking into Ha’ is like entering a dream as refreshing as water. Its intimate and cosmopolitan ambiance is the perfect setting for enjoying Mexican cuisine with the seal of chef Carlos Gaytán, the first Mexican chef to receive a Michelin Star. With a 9-course tasting menu in which each dish is paired with a wine to highlight its flavors, chef Gaytán shows us that aromas, textures and temperature are educational elements with which he innovates and creates a memorable experience. Dinner with tasting menu from 18:00 to 23:00 h. Additional cost. Open to the public. Adults only. Prepayment required when reserving. Casa Grande (main building).
LA TRAJINERA Restaurant
LA TRAJINERA A trajinera is a gondola style boat that navigates through the canals of the Xochimilco lake area in Mexico City. We pay homage to its commercial, gastronomical and cultural wealth a selection of culinary delights that bring together the best of Mexico’s seas. Our menus offer cuisine from Mexico’s main coastal areas, from the Yucatan Peninsula to Baja California. A la carte Breakfast from 8:00 a 11:00 h Buffet lunch from 12:00 a 18:00 h Dinner from 19:30 to 23:00 hours. Main pool.
CANTINA LOS FAROLES Restaurant
CANTINA LOS FAROLES With the help of mezcal, cocktails and Mexican snacks, the night livens up with live music and dishes for sharing that take us to the hustle and bustle of Oaxaca’s squares, terraces and markets. Designed by chef Alejandro Ruiz, the menu in Cantina Los Faroles pays homage to Oaxacan gastronomy through traditional recipes and regional ingredients that give shape to tlayudas, broths, and other dishes created after years of research and excellence. As the night progresses, the atmosphere comes alive and a menu created for those who like to stay up all night provides the energy for a fun night. A la carte. Dinner from 18:00 to 23:00 h Snack menu from 23:00 to 1:00 h. Casa Grande (main building).
CHIBALI Restaurant
CHIBALI International cuisine in a colorful, family atmosphere, embraced by nature in our eco-integrating architecture. The menu caters to the great variety of ages, tastes and nationalities of our guests, so that both children and adults feel pampered, comfortable and at home. Fun desserts provide the finale for the experience, with everything from creamy milkshakes and cotton candy to ice cream and traditional Mexican candies. Breakfast buffet from 7:00 to 11:00 h A la carte lunch from 12:00 to 18:00 h Casa Viento, beside the Kids Club (Xiquillos).
TEATRO DEL RÍO Restaurant
TEATRO DEL RÍO An experience where music, dance and the acting in our México Olé and Caribbean shows complement the culinary art of our 6-course pairing menu. This gastronomical creation is inspired by and committed to Grupo Xcaret’s Xustainabllity policy. We renew the menu each season to support local producers, respect closed fishing seasons and take care of this Mayan paradise where we find ourselves. 6-course dinner from 18:45 to 22:00 h Caribbean Show: Monday, Wednesday and Friday México Olé Show: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Reservations required. In front of the Xpiral pyramid.
XIN-GAO Restaurant
XIN-GAO Chef Arzapalo brings all the wealth of Asian cuisine to the Caribbean through four experiences that combine the best of Japanese flavors and techniques: traditional Teppanyaki, a live culinary show; Robatayaki, a Japanese grill at its best; Fusion, an elegant, simple and creative menu; Omakase, an invitation from the chef to let yourself be surprised by him. Buffet Breakfast from: 08:00 h to 11:00 h. Dinner from 17:30 to 23:00 h. Reservations required. Casa Grande (main building)
FUEGO Restaurant
FUEGO Exciting cuisine by chef Franco Maddalozzo, who brings to the table all the tradition of his native Italy, spiced with a touch of Mexico. A delicate and elegant fusion of cuisines to be unhurriedly savored while enjoying the infinite horizon of the Caribbean Sea. Exclusively for Casa Fuego guests. A la carte. Breakfast from 7:00 to 11:30 h Lunch from 12:30 to 17:00 h. Dinner from 18:00 to 23:00 h. Reservations required for dinner. Exclusively for Casa Fuego guests. Casa Fuego.
LAS PLAYAS Restaurant
LAS PLAYAS With your feet in the sand and the sound of the waves as background music, start your sensorial experience in Las Playas, a casual restaurant offering signature Comfort Food where you will discover innovative flavors in a relaxed atmosphere, with a spectacular view of the blue and emerald hues of the water in our coves. A la carte. Lunch from 12:00 to 18:00 h Dinner from 19:00 to 23:00 h. Coves area.
LAS CUEVAS Restaurant
LAS CUEVAS When our caves are lit up at night, they become a romantic location, ideal for enjoying a spectacular parade of juicy meat cuts that arrive to your table as you request them. The experience is complemented by vegan options and an international specialties buffet, perfect for savoring while enjoying a glass of wine from our exclusive cellar and the unbeatable view of our coves, unique to the Riviera Maya. Dinner from 18:00 to 23:00 h. Coves area. Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00 h. Additional cost, except for Casa Fuego guests. Open to the public Prepayment required when reserving.
BIO Restaurant
BIO Noble, lively and nutritious; that’s how to describe Bio cuisine. Renowned chef Miguel Bautista designed this 100% vegan menu that surprises with dishes that are wholesome, yet light, typical of the Wellness Cuisine concept. The Mexican dishes are the most outstanding, respecting Mayan traditions, our guests’ food preferences and ingredients offered to us by nature. The experience is perfectly complemented by the view of the emerald water in our iconic coves. A la carte. Breakfast from 7:00 to 12:00 h Lunch from 13:00 to 17:00 h Dinner from 18:30 to 23:30 h Coves area.
SUNDAY BRUNCH
SUNDAY BRUNCH What’s included? Sunday Brunch at Las Cuevas brings you a unique experience with premium liquors, a raw bar and 70 specialties of Mexican and international cuisine, featuring stations with unique dishes from our Culinary Collective, formed by Chefs Martha Ortiz, Carlos Gaytán, Alejandro Ruiz, Roberto Solís Diego Soriano, Franco Maddalozzo, Jonatan Gómez Luna and Luis Arzapalo, turning this into the best Sunday Brunch in Riviera Maya and Cancun.
Hotel Xcaret México Muluk Spa
MULUK In Maya mythology, one of the calendar signs associated with water is called ''Muluk'' and means ''cosmic seed''. It is related to the renewal of the lunar cycles and is represented in the form of a drop of water in this fascinating culture’s calendar. This symbol is in harmony with t he etymological origin of the word ''spa'' –Salus Per Aquam or health through water– offering treatments that contribute to physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Located on the shore of the iconic coves of the Riviera Maya, you will enjoy different styles of massages, facials, rituals and professional treatments inspired by the healing practices of the Mayan culture. This place will receive you with a mystical and natural environment, where through the pre- Hispanic atmosphere and beautiful landscapes of the Caribbean Ocean, you will discover the richness of our culture and live a regenerating experience of immersive relaxation. https://www.hotelxcaretmexico.com/en/muluk-spa/
Xcaret Park
Enjoy the wealth of Mexico in the most emblematic park of Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya. Xcaret is the nature park in Playa del Carmen where you and your family will live Mexico in more than 50 natural and cultural attractions. Swim in underground rivers that come from the heart of the earth. Look closely at the inhabitants of the Aviary, the Coral Reef Aquarium, and the Butterfly Pavilion. Also, eat delicious Mexican and international dishes, discover Mayan ruins, and be thrilled by the incomparable Xcaret México Espectacular presentation. This Cancun theme park makes your vacations unforgettable.
Xelhá
Feel a bit closer to heaven in a place considered one of the greatest and most beautiful natural wonders in the world. Xel-Há Mexico offers one of the best holiday experiences right in the heart of the Riviera Maya. Get unlimited snorkeling, food and drinks while you are able to observe multicolor fish and a great diversity of marine species that inhabit the fresh waters of its rivers, cenotes and a natural inlet. Here you will discover that there are also parts of heaven on Earth at your fingertips
Xplor
Xplor is a park that will take you to enjoy adventures flying across the sky on zip-lines, go through the paths of the jungle on amphibious vehicles and to swim and float on rafts in underground rivers Earth created millions of years ago. Discover if you have what it takes to live an extreme day person or night at Xplor Fuego. As the night falls in the Caribbean, adrenaline continues. Starting at 5:30 p.m. and until 11:30 p.m. Xplor Fuego opens its doors. A torch lit adventure and water park in Riviera Maya where fun knows no limits. The only unlimited nighttime adventure offers heart-racing activities in the heart of the jungle. Cross a ring of fire as the sun sets over the highest zip-lines in Playa del Carmen and Cancun, find your way through the darkness of the night riding amphibious vehicles, feel the freshness of splashing into a cenote and swim or paddle across the fresh underground rivers.
Xplor Fuego
Live a night of adventure exploring from the heights, by the jungle and below the surface Xplor Fuego is an exciting and adrenaline-filled experience through zip lines, amphibious vehicles, swimming and rafting through rivers of stalactites, sliding down a 5-in-1 waterslide, discovering ancient caverns and grottoes in an underground world, and sliding in a hammock into a cenote. Let yourself go at night and discover the funniest night adventure! Xplor Fuego is an all-inclusive park where you can enjoy an exquisite BBQ ribs buffet and many other delicious meals, as well as unlimited non-alcoholic beverages to quench your explorer’s thirst and hunger. Come to Xplor Fuego to unleash your intrepid nature!
Xoximilco
Xoximilco pays tribute to the traditions, culture, and folklore of one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in our country: Xochimilco. Come to honor this place of Mexico that fills us with pride! It's on board a colorful Mexican gondola, that will take you on a ride through the charming natural scenarios of Xoximilco, where the celebrations, dancing, singing, the toasts and fun games take place. During the ride, you will enjoy the scents and flavors of a whole country with a delicious dinner with the distinct tastes of Mexican cuisine. And because in Mexico there is no party without drinking, the open bar of tequila, vodka, rum, beer, soft drinks and fresh flavored waters will have you shouting all the time, cheers! The different ensembles playing live music will set the mood so you can dance and sing with the rhythms of the entire country. In addition, a personable host will be with you at all time with games, telling fun stories and guaranteeing a joyful night.
Xenses
Set free your sensations at an incredible half day park that takes you through two paths of unique activities in more than 50 fantastic scenarios. Hearing, sight, smell, touch, taste and many others senses you are about to discover will show you that at Xenses, nothing is what it seems!
Xenotes
At Xenotes Tour you will find a nature adapting to you! L I V E Xenotes Tour It doesn't matter what kind of traveler you are, on the Xenotes Tour by Xcaret you will find activities to have fun and interact at an oasis maya, with the ancient beauties of nature. Xenotes Tour It is an experience that includes a visit to the four types of cenotes that exist, round-trip transportation from the comfort of your hotel, non-alcoholic beverages (water and soft drinks) and hot drinks (hot chocolate and coffee). Also, try seasonal fruit at the exit of the first cenote and a delicious picnic in the jungle that you can accompany with water, wine and beer. In addition, throughout the tour, you will have the personalized attention of a fun guide, who will be in charge of revealing the secrets of the cenotes, and a photographer who will capture special moments. *Tour for children from 6 years of age.
Xailing
Get to know Isla Mujeres with Xcaret Xailing! If you are looking to get to know this beautiful Caribbean island at your own pace, you can purchase a Ferry ticket to Isla Mujeres, and get access to the best view from the top of the Cancun Scenic Tower.