Xcaret Park Admission with Nightshow, Rivers & Pickup

Underground rivers and cenotes sit alongside a Caribbean beach and a Mexican nightshow, all in one park.

Xcaret is a full-day park admission in the Mayan jungle combining water activities, theme park attractions, natural cenotes and underground rivers, a beach, and an evening cultural show. The package includes hotel pickup from Cancun and Riviera Maya, one meal at a restaurant of your choice with a soft drink, access to the Plus Area with lockers and private bathrooms, and snorkeling equipment for the underground rivers. Over 50 attractions are included in the admission. Infants must be registered at booking and a photo ID is required before the visit date.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Xcaret Park and Activities

• Arrive at Xcaret Park
• Enjoy water activities and underground rivers
• Visit beach area and natural seawater pools
• Children play in Children’s World area
• Experience cultural shows and Mexican traditions

The experience

Xcaret sits in the Mayan jungle between underground rivers and cenotes, facing the Caribbean Sea. The park combines water activities (underground rivers, beach areas, natural seawater pools, and shallow cenotes for children) with more than 50 other attractions spread across the grounds. You move between them at your own pace, swimming in the cenotes, snorkeling in the underground rivers with provided equipment, and exploring the different zones. Children's World offers a dedicated area with wading pools and shallow water designed for younger visitors.

The day runs 12 hours from hotel pickup through the evening. One meal is included at a restaurant of your choice, served with a soft drink. Access to the Plus Area gives you lockers, private bathrooms, and rest areas with sun loungers and hammocks scattered throughout the park. The México Espectacular nightshow, a presentation celebrating Mexico's traditions, crafts, and music, is included as the evening finale.

Bring a swimsuit, towel, and change of clothes. Water shoes are recommended. The park provides sun loungers, showers, and dressing rooms. A live guide in English or Spanish is available, and hotel pickup covers Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels. You'll need to bring a photo of your ID (driver's license or passport) before your visit date, and all infants must be registered at booking to access transportation.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels.
• one meal at a restaurant of your choice with one soft drink.
• access to over 50 park attractions including underground rivers, cenotes, beach areas, and natural pools.
• Children's World for younger visitors.
• the México Espectacular nightshow.
• use of the Plus Area with lockers, private bathrooms, and rest areas.
• snorkeling equipment for the underground rivers.
• sun loungers and hammocks throughout the park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?A 12-hour commitment means you enter the park early and stay through the evening show, which leaves no room for other activities that day but gives you time to move between water zones, rest areas, and attractions without rushing between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

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

What water activities can I do in the underground rivers at Xcaret?

The underground rivers allow you to swim and snorkel using provided equipment. The rivers flow through cenotes in the Mayan jungle. A refundable deposit is required for snorkel gear.

Is lunch included in the Xcaret admission, and can I choose where to eat?

One meal is included at a restaurant of your choice within the park, served with one soft drink.

How long does a full day at Xcaret take, and what time does the nightshow happen?

The full experience runs 12 hours from hotel pickup through the evening, ending with the México Espectacular nightshow.

Does the price include hotel pickup, and which hotels are covered?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya. The driver will collect you and return you at the end of the day.

What should I bring to Xcaret, and what does the park provide?

Bring a swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, and a photo of your ID. The park provides sun loungers, hammocks, showers, dressing rooms, and snorkeling equipment for the underground rivers.