Xel-Ha - this is a national park in Mexico, similar to a huge aquarium, which was created by nature itself. It is 50 km from the Riviera Maya and an hour's drive from Playa del Carmen. There is an impressive view of the Caribbean Sea. Once this place served as a port for the Mayas. They lived here in the eighth century.

The park was founded in the middle of the last century and covers an area of ​​about 180 thousand. Ha. In the park area there are many mountains and deep valleys, and the local river beat natural waterfalls.

Xel-Ha is famous for its stalactite caves and karst lakes. The water here is so clean and clear that you can see its exotic inhabitants in all its glory. And on land, in the jungle is home to the most beautiful color in the world of parrots. Among the special inhabitants of the park - huge turtles, friendly dolphins and manatees.

This is one of those places that is likely to appeal to fans of both active and relaxing holiday. For those tourists who do not like to sit still, here offer scuba mask and flippers, mask you even allowed to keep as a souvenir. Here you will also be able to jump from a cliff into the water and swim with dolphins. Typically, the cost of attending Ecopark includes all activities, lunch at the restaurant and access to the bars. From gourmet dishes are especially popular among tourists fried cactus.

There is enough beaches where you can simply soak up the sun and swim, by the way, there are even free showers. In the park there are many restaurants and cafes. Everything has been designed for relaxation and comfort.

On a visit to the park, usually it takes the whole day, so you should take care of comfortable shoes, clothes and accessories for swimming.