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Xel-Ha

Carretera Chetumal-Cancun km 240, 77780, Mexico
+52 998-251-6560
Ranked #12 of 81 attractions in Riviera Maya
4.5 of 5 stars 1510 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks, Bodies of Water, Ancient Ruins, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Geologic Formations, Water Parks
Activities: Snorkelling, Scuba diving, Swimming, Biking
Owner description: Xel-Ha Natural wonder awaits you! Xel-Ha is simply unique! Xel-Ha is one of the world's most beautiful, natural aquariums. And it's all inclusive...... more » Owner description: Xel-Ha Natural wonder awaits you! Xel-Ha is simply unique! Xel-Ha is one of the world's most beautiful, natural aquariums. And it's all inclusive too!!! Swim and snorkel surrounded by rainbow colored fish who have made the river and inlet their home, take long walks in the middle of the jungle, ride a bike, take the train or just relax while enjoying the lazy river! All these activities are included too! « less
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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

xel ha is what you make of it. Snorkeling all day, lazy-manning... the water is clear with a rich array of aquatic life. Of course there are $$$ for extra attractions but I managed to have alot of fun all day without them. Try to start from the mangrove area and tube/snorkel your way down. Cliff jumping was fun, there... More

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Wokingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Borrow the money or steal from your grandparents (ok, not really, but get the idea), we loved it here specifically for the dolphin swim. We booked the Primax programme so not cheap but spent almost an hour in the water with "our" dolphin. Lots of petting, tricks and a foot push. Absolutely fantastic. The lazy river was as it says... More

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George, Washington
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Probably my favourite theme park. xel ha proposes activities like nowhere else. it is a water park but unique of its kind since you will only fond natural pools, lagoon, underground river and thousands of fish and other species. That is why, to me, xel ha is a must see and a must do if you visit the yucatan . More

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Cherokee, North Carolina
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Not sure what all the fuss was about but I just wasn't feeling this place. Not really much around unless you want o pay more more to swim with the dolphins. The cenotes were horrible and I just didn't see the allure with this one. It poured the rain so maybe the dampened my mood. More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I have been to xelha twice and it is soooo much fun. A little pricey but with an open bar and decent food included with the water sports, it does not disappoint. It is a highlight of the trip each time we go. More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This park was fun. It had the typical "swim with dolphin" deals. I really liked the park because it had a huge lake where you can lay around in a tube. Also I went bike riding through the park that ended up at the cliffs. At the Cliffs we dived into the water. The cliff diving was amazing and very... More

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Dundee, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW
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We had a great day here. It seemed extremely busy when we first arrived but when everyone fanned out it was pretty good. More

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Calgary
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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We visited Xel-Ha on a Saturday hoping it would be a little quieter. We thought perhaps Saturday would be a travel day for most. We prebooked our admission and Dolphin swim via the internet. You will save a little money, but do not forget to bring your id and credit card with you to confirm your reservation. The dolphin swim... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We booked with Entertainment plus and they picked us up on time in a van with just another couple on board so was much better than a bus. It took a little over 1 hour to get to, which would put me off going again! The park is quite big with a few restaurants and bars, and the walk on... More

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Cairo
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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We were a group of 3 couples. No one like the place. It isa complete waste of time and money. We had only 4 nights in Cancun...and this one simply wasted one whole day out of the stay. It is very far away from the Cancun (2 hours). And it does not need more than another couple of hours. The... More

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