Xenotes Oasi
s Maya Tour is the new nature attraction by Xcaret Group where you will live nature at its best and enjoy incredible adventures
The adventure takes place in four different kinds of cenotes where you will be able to practice different activities such as Kayak, Zip-lines, Inner Tubes, Rappel and Snorkel.
A personalized tour where our adventurers will be led by experts on this virgin territory and instructed on activities, history, anecdotes and legends of the region.
Be amazed by the misticism that surrounds the cenotes in Riviera Maya and learn about the legend of the Alux that guards each cenote (aluxes are small beings who must be asked permission before entering their domains).
If you love nature then you cannot miss the most complete tour in Riviera Maya, the Xenotes Oasis Maya Tour.
The price includes:
- · Transportation service from the comfort of your hotel with a specialized guide and tour operator
- · Welcome coffee, chocolate and sweet breads as well as at every Xenote exit, except the one where lunch is served
- · Non-alcoholic beverages (water and soft drinks) and seasonal fruits en route
- · Glam Picnic: energizing selection including fusilli-vegetable soup, fresh bar with premium quality cheeses and deli meats, a variety of rustic breads, dressings, fresh salads, water, coffee, chocolate, wine and beer
- · Equipment: life jacket, snorkel equipment, rappel gear and/ or inner tube
- · Restrooms, dressing rooms and one towel
- · Tour available Monday through Saturday.
- · Pick up Schedule: 9:00 a.m.
- · Duration: 9 hours aproximately including transfers.
Do you know something about “cenotes”?
The coastal area between Playa del Carmen and Tulum has a thin limestone surface that allows rain water to filter through the ground. Over the centuries, a system of underground rivers has been created through which the water flows to the Caribbean Sea. In fact, there are no above ground rivers in the region, except the Hondo River which forms the border between Mexico and Belize.
In some places, the roof above these waterways has weakened and collapsed over time. These natural cavities or sinkholes are called cenotes, from the Maya dzonot, and have been an important source of fresh water since the days of the ancient Maya.
These crystalline springs, connected by a network of underground rivers and which by nature can vary in shape and characteristics, are virtually unique to the Yucatan peninsula.
