Xel-Ha Park

Do you love the Riviera Mayan nature and do you like some adventure? Then adventure park Xel-Ha is a great choice on your day out! At Xel-Ha adventure park all kinds of different activities have been set up in the beautiful nature of the Riviera Maya.

Xel-Ha Park

Cenotes, the sea, jungle, lagoons, rivers, caves… you will find it all in Xel-Ha. ‘Xel-Ha’ in Mayan language means ‘where the water is born’, so you can already imagine you will find a lot of turquoise water here! Explore the natural beauty of the Riviera Maya in adventurous way at all inclusive park Xel-Ha!

What are the activities and facilities in Xel-Ha?

Xel-Ha as such is a paradise for all snorkeling, diving and nature lovers. In fact, its main attraction is its reefs, rivers and seas. But of course, this does not mean that there are no things to do and see, so here we list them for you.

Snorkeling

The water in Xel-Ha is crystal clear, you will explore plenty of colorful fish and swim in a place where the dense sea water meets fresh water from the rivers. The water is very calm, so you can swim and snorkel very easily. The park provides you snorkel equipment, so you don’t need to bring your own!

Snorkeling in xel ha

River tour Xel-Ha

The park provides you single or double floating tires, to explore the Xel-Ha river. On your way you will find several activities to do: the Cliff of Courage, the jump of the Monkey… you will enjoy your calm river tour with a little bit of adventure!

Xel-Ha cave

The cave at Xel-Ha is a covered cenote. There is a hole in the cave so the sunlight can come in a bit. When swimming the sun can create impressive light shows in the water. Together with the echo in the cave, you will have a magical experience here!

Xel-Ha cave

Cliff of courage

It is already a challenge to climb the cliff first, but when you are on top of the cliff the challenge becomes even bigger. Do you dare to jump off the cliff in the refreshing water of the river?

Cliff of courage - xel ha park

Trepachanga

2 ropes placed horizontally above the river.. do you want to test your balance? Give it a try and find out if you can reach the other side of the river!

‘Salpichanga’ zip lines

Zip line from one side to the other side of the river! Can you make it to the other side or will you fall in the water? Let’s find out!

zip lines xel ha mexico

Children’s world

Xel-Ha is also a great place for children! There is a Children’s world with a paddling pool, playground with slides, water slides, rope climbing, a crocodile tunnel, water lilies and more! The kids can play here for hours. For that the park also thought about the parents. They can relax in hammocks right next to the playground!

Facilities Xel-Ha

4 bars

  • Bar de Puente: Come here for a tropical cocktail with a great view of the water
  • Bar Chulavista: another bar with a great sea view. Come here for the special: the Xel-ha drink!
  • Bar Jardín Corona: The view is beautiful as well and it’s close to the island of hammocks! Come here for a delicious cocktail!
  • Bar del Pueblo: Get drinks here with all colors from the rainbow!

4 restaurants

Plenty of options for some food, drinks and and some life music!

  • Restaurante Chulavista: view of the turquoise water, live music international buffet and self-service drinks! a great place for breakfast or brunch!
  • Restaurante la Cocina del Pueblo: Delicious mexican food! A great place for having lunch.
  • Restaurante la Terraza: Come here for some snacks and recharge your energy!
  • Restaurante Jardín Corona: Come here for grilled beef! This restaurant is opened only during high season.

Xel-Ha has a hammock area, an ATM machine, information centres, shops, lockers, restrooms, showers, water equipment, wifi and there are facilities for people with a disability, for example wheelchairs (rent at additional price) and the park is wheelchair friendly.

General information Park Xel-Ha

Price and opening hours

The park is an all inclusive park, so most activities and food and drinks (except from drinks with alcohol) are included. Also parking is included in the price. You can choose to do some other activities at a additional price (f.e. swimming with dolphins) or you can buy a combo package with another park (f.e. Xcaret).

  • The basic price is 89USD for adults and 44.50USD for children from 5 to 11 years old
  • For a full list of what’s included in the price and to check the combo packages, click here!
  • Opening hours: 08:00 – 18:00, opened 365 days a year!

Where to find adventure park Xel-Ha?

Xel-Ha adventure park is located 9km North of the archaeological site of Tulum. You will find Xel-Ha from the Highway 307 from Tulum to Cancun. When you are close to Tulum you will find the signs on the highway for adventure park Xel-Ha.

Conclusion

Xel-Ha Park can be considered the second best natural park in the Riviera Maya, remember that the first is Xcaret Park. And without a doubt, you have to visit it and enjoy the wonders of the Riviera Maya.