Type of Attraction: Landmark/Point of interest
Summary:Located just 60 minutes south of Cancun, on the Riviera Maya, this jewel was a safe harbor for the ancient Maya canoes.
Description: Located just 60 minutes south of Cancun, on the Riviera Maya, this jewel was a safe harbor for the ancient Maya canoes. Xelha is a remarkable recreational site where visitors can explore a multitude of natural wonders like a labyrinth of waterways and paths through the jungle, lagoons of transparent turquoise water, private inlets and coves, "cenotes", a cool river which flows through a mangrove forest, multicolored fish, an a verdant lush jungle have undoubtedly made this park one of the most popular tours in the region.
Xel-há also has the Maya Cave and the famous river which begins as a spring in the midst of a mangrove forest and widens into a spectacular waterway with a view of rock buttresses, lush vegetation and the vibrant blue Caribbean sky. One can journey down river by either swimming or floating on one of the large inner tubes available. The river opens up into an equally crystal clear and turquoise lagoon where snorkeling is a must (that's where Xel-há gets in other nickname, "snorkel heaven"). The confetti bright fish and the seascape of tree roots are remarkably clear.
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