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About Xel Ha

The Yucatan Peninsula lies over an intricate network of underground rivers system, featuring hundreds of grottos, caverns and underwater rock formations that constitute the area’s most amazing natural attractions.

Xel Ha is an eco-archaeological site that arouse with the Maya Civilization settled on the eastern coastline of the State of Quintana Roo, Mexico.  It is located south of Playa del Carmen in the called Riviera Maya. The name is the combination of the roots xel that means “spring” and ha’ that means “water”. Xel Ha is the largest natural open sea aquarium in the world, which offers a myriad of land and water activities, ecological attractions, world-class restaurants, and countless more unimaginable experiences, a place to enjoy the biological parade of the Riviera Maya.

Xel Ha water Inlet differs from most in not being a mere entrance leading inland from the sea, but also a confluence of underground waterways flowing seawards. Xel-Ha Inlet houses over 70 recorded species of freshwater and seawater fish, including yellowtails, parrotfish, surgeonfish, jackfish, sergeant majors, grunts, snappers, bonefish, stingrays, chubs, doctorfish, and an occasional barracuda. The endangered queen conch inhabits the waters under careful monitoring and protection. Some temporary visitors to the inlet include sea turtles and manatees.

Xel-Ha River is an excellent place to snorkel, since it harbors a number of freshwater and marine fish. There are several platforms along the way to stop and admire the breathtaking surroundings. For those who prefer a more relaxed journey, enjoying the beautiful natural backdrops from above the water, single and double inner tubes are available at no cost at the River’s starting point.

A short walk from the jungle paths off the Floating Bridge, there are some secluded locations difficult to find, often barely the size for a couple of deckchairs. Venturing to seek them out,  by exploring off the beaten track, taking detours, getting lost, will often result in a great reward.