Family Activities in Playa del Carmen
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Dolphin Discovery - The Dolphin Encounter Program in Puerto Aventuras, in the Mayan Riviera, was designed for children… of all ages! Enjoy many sensational and safe family activities with your new dolphin friends. www.dolphindiscovery.com |
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Xel Ha - Xel-Ha is nature as no one has ever felt it before, a place to share in celebrating the biological parade of the Riviera Maya. Its Natural Wonder and open-sea aquarium offer a myriad of land and water activities, ecological attractions, world-class restaurants, and countless more unimaginable experiences. Tel: (998) 884-7165 www.xelha.com |
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Xcaret - Xcaret is a magical paradise where culture, ecology and Mexican wildlife meet. Among its great treasures, in Xcaret we can find Underground Rivers, a Butterfly Pavilion, a Beach, Inlets and Xcaret’s one of a kind celebration “Xcaret Mexico Espectacular”. At Xcaret you can enjoy the most amazing water activities such as swimming with dolphins, scuba, sea trek, and snorkeling. Toll free in Mexico: 01800 2 XCARET www.xcaret.com.mx |
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Rancho Baaxal - At Baaxal, you will horseback ride through rich unspoiled tropical foliage on one of the world’s top ten most beautiful beaches as ranked by Travel Channel four years in a row. Maroma Beach is a 500-plus acres of protected land with pure white sands and crystal-clear waters that lies a mere 15 minutes north of Playa del Carmen.
phone: 984-145-8962 www.ranchobaaxal.com |
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Delphinus Riviera Maya - Swim with the Dolphins.
phone: (998) 206 33 04 www.delphinusworld.com |
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Sian Kaan Biosphere - A UNESCO world heritage site, Sian Kaan is the largest protected area with over 1.3 million acres of unspoiled nature. Home to 103 mammal species, 336 bird species, important nesting site for two important sea turtle species, and 23 known archeological sites. tel: +52 (984) 104-0522 www.cesiak.org |
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Tulum - Just 40 minutes south of Playa del Carmen by car (37 mi/60km), Tulum is one of the best preserved Mayan ruins. To learn more, visit Wikipedia - Tulum |
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Cyan Ha Dive Center and Water Sports - Right next to the the Elements at the Shagri-la Hotel, Cyan Ha offers diving, snorkeling, kitesurfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, fish tours, jetski, and katamarans. tel: (984) 803-2517 Location: Hotel Shangri-la Caribe, Av. 38 nte. and the beach www.cyanha.com |
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Xaman Ha Aviary - See a variety of tropical birds in their natural habitat. Birds include those from the region as well as endangered species like the red macaw Location: Paseo Xaman Ha in Playacar tel: 984-873-0330 www.aviarioxamanha.com |
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Xibalba Expeditions - An expedition designed to learn about the lives and customs of the Maya. Expedition starts at Coba, continues by bike in the jungle to cenotes for a Mayan ceremony, and ends at the Mayan ruins of Tulum. www.xibalbaexpeditions.com Tel: 984 873-2368 |
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Paradise Catamarans - Whether your idea of a vacation is relaxing on the water under balmy skys or making the most of snorkeling, parasailing, and other tropical watersports, Paradise Catamarans promises you an adventure to remember on the Riviera Maya. U.S. Tel.: 401-946-4544 | Local Tel.: (011-52-984) 873-5683 www.paradisecatamarans.com |
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