Xcaret Park Cancun: Underground Rivers & Mexico Night Show

You can snorkel underground rivers and watch Mexico's history light up the same day

You get full-day access to 50+ Xcaret attractions including underground river snorkeling, beaches, jungle trails, and the evening cultural night show. The Plus ticket adds a buffet lunch with one beer and unlimited drinks, plus access to premium facilities. Everything is included (no separate activity fees or meal costs), so you arrive, swim, explore, eat, and watch the show without arranging anything else.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Xcaret Park and Cultural Show

• Access beaches and natural pools
• Use lounge chairs and hammocks
• Swim or snorkel in underground rivers
• Stroll through Tropical Jungle Trail
• Visit House of Whispers
• See Living Museum of Orchids
• Ride Rotating Scenic Tower
• Watch musical spectacle of Mexican history

The experience

There's something about walking into Xcaret that makes you want to do everything at once. The park spreads across 250 acres along the Riviera Maya coast, and from the moment you arrive, you're choosing between the beach, the jungle, the water, or the stage where the night show will happen. The Full Day ticket gets you into more than 50 activities, from the Rotating Scenic Tower overlooking the Caribbean to the House of Whispers and the Living Museum of Orchids tucked into the tropical trails. You move at your own pace, which means you can spend an hour floating in the underground rivers with a snorkel and lifejacket (both included), or twenty minutes watching the Papantla Flying Men spin from a wooden pole.

The underground rivers are the thing people remember. They're cool, clear, and you drift through limestone caverns that feel older than the park itself. Lounge chairs and hammocks are scattered around the water, so you're not rushing to dry off and move on. You can actually sit there. If you pick the Plus ticket, lunch happens in the middle of the day at a buffet with one beer and unlimited soft drinks included, which takes the logistics out of your hands. The park runs in all weather, and they've thought through the small stuff: life jackets, inner tubes, access to dressing rooms and lockers if you go Plus, even an interactive map you can download before you arrive.

When the sun drops, the night show takes over. It's a musical spectacle that moves through pre-Columbian Mexico, colonial times, and modern day: light, color, dancers, and music all at once. It's not subtle, and it's not meant to be. The show runs every night, and it's included with your ticket. If you want the Gala concert experience, that's an extra fee, but the standard show is the thing most people come for. You've already been in the water, walked the jungle, eaten, and now you're sitting in the dark watching Mexico's history play out in front of you. It's a lot in one day, and it works because the park is built for exactly that.

What’s included

• Your day includes entry to all 50+ park attractions, access to beaches, bays and natural pools with complimentary lounge chairs, hammocks, life jackets and inner tubes, snorkeling in the underground rivers, the Tropical Jungle Trail, the Rotating Scenic Tower, the House of Whispers, the Living Museum of Orchids, and the evening cultural night show.
• If you choose the Plus ticket, you also get a lunch buffet with one beer and unlimited soft drinks, plus access to Plus Area facilities including dressing rooms, restrooms and lockers.
• An interactive map is available to download before your visit.

Options for this experience

3 options

Xcaret Night AdmissionNo fixed timeLate admission lets you in from 4 pm and includes the Xcaret México Espectacular show and some attractions. Please check the schedules when you arrive at the park.

Xcaret Basic AdmissionNo fixed timeThe entry covers over 50 attractions, including water activities, exhibitions, Kid's World, the Xcaret Espectacular Show, the beach, and more.

Xcaret Plus AdmissionNo fixed timeThe Plus package adds a buffet lunch, one beer, and drinks, along with use of the Plus Area facilities: changing rooms, restrooms, and lockers.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Grupo Xcaret

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a full day of water, nature and culture without planning separate activities or meals: the park's size and variety mean there's something for every age, and the included night show is the payoff that makes the day feel complete.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What's included in the Full Day ticket versus the Plus ticket?

Full Day includes all 50+ park activities, beaches, underground rivers, and the night show. Plus adds a lunch buffet with one beer and unlimited soft drinks, plus access to dressing rooms and lockers in the Plus Area.

Can you snorkel in the underground rivers?

Yes. Life jackets and inner tubes are included. Snorkeling equipment rental is $10.99 USD with a $25 refundable deposit if you want to bring your own gear.

What time does the park open and close?

The park operates all day. Night Ticket entry begins at 4pm. Full details on operating hours are available on the park's website.

Is the park wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and strollers are permitted for infants and small children.

What should I bring?

Comfortable lightweight clothing, walking shoes, biodegradable sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, and a change of clothes. Bring cash or credit card for optional snorkel rentals, food, and souvenirs.

Does the park operate in bad weather?

Yes, Xcaret operates in all weather conditions.

Can I rent snorkeling equipment?

Yes, for $10.99 USD with a $25 USD refundable deposit.

Is there a Festival of Traditions during certain dates?

Yes, the Festival of Traditions of Life and Death runs October 30 to November 2 and is included with admission. A Gala concert is available for an additional fee.