Xcaret -Is it worth it?

[tkelly]

I am going on Holiday 6/19. Is Xcaret worth going to? I love water and beach, not into snorkeling much. Will have my 12y/o son with me. Is it something he will enjoy? Or is there something better?

[HOSKI]

Check the Playa/Calica port board. We have been posting over there for awhile about it. Let me know how it is. We go in Sept.

 

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[Bob and Linda]

Tkelly. Yes well worth it. We were there 2 years ago and really enjoyed it. Type Xcaret in your search engine for more info. I'm sure your 12 year old will have a good time. There is something for everyone there.

[mrsbooger]

YES YES YES!!!! We went in March while on the Navigator and I'm ready to go back! It's true paradise! Don't miss it!

 

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[MEGADAN]

We were there last August on Princess and loved it. I think next time we would go on our own via taxi because I thought we did not stay there long enough on the excursion. We loved it and our kids loved it.

[flgatorfans]

Yes! Xcaret is so worth it and very fun! We had a great time there and I am sure you will also!

[mlbcruiser]

Another YES! We decided to go last summer after not being sure we would enjoy it that much. We had gone to Xel Ha 2 yrs. before and it was fairly nice. But Xcaret has much more to offer. Yes, it's more expensive. But I would go again just for the snorkeling areas, to ride the river through the caves, and the lovely palapa restaurant near the beach. We didn't stay for the evening entertainment but I have heard it's an experience. Since there were 7 of us last yr., we rented a mini-van for the day and drove there from Cancun. (Very easy drive. You can't get lost! The road goes straight & there are lots of Xcaret signs.) This was much more pleasant (and cheaper) than buying the pkg. deal w/the busride. Plus, we were on our own schedule & stopped at Playa del Carmen for refreshments and to show the town to our girls & their friends on our way back. Go for it!

[sea_u_onboard]

It's even a better deal if you are there for the nighttime shows. We didn't get to enjoy them as we had to be back to the ship by 5:30.

[bencruzN]

It is SO worth it. You and your family will certainly enjoy it. We were there a couple of years ago on land trip to Cancun and spent a whole day there. It's something there for everyone. It was the best. I would most definitely go again.

Enjoy!

[Kittymama]

Yes, you'll love it--& your son probably more so. We didn't do any swimming & totally loved it. There are wild critters all over the place (including iguanas that hang around while you eat lunch), fascinating displays, a lovely beach area with hammocks, lots of swimming & tubing areas. Definitely stay for the evening show if you can--& hang around outside for awhile to watch the performers line up. It's a fascinating panorama about Mexico's history. They line up outside with lots of live parrots & are wearing authentic costumes.

[FlyingPhotog]

My wife and I went there Junuary 2002 and loved it. The cave snorkeling was incredible! I highly recommend it.