Xcaret is an eco-friendly waterpark on the coast of Mexico. It is built around natural inlets along the coast with a network of underground rivers. Below are some of the animals we saw, a mixture of those in captivity and some that were free to roam.
We were greeted by this awesome ox, very friendly!
My favourite photo
There were an abundance of reptiles roaming all over the paths, walls and rocks around the park
This Tapir was cooling down in the 34 degree heat.
Baby turtles are bred in this park. There were loads of ponds with about 50 or so in each one, very cute
Need we say more?
These giant turtles had a huge lake/pond area to swim in.
We saw three manatees. very graceful.
The bird park had an abundance of bird breeds. From macaws to vultures to hawks.
They also have a breeding establishment for macaws.
These baby macaws are just starting to grow their feathers.
Pumas
Leopard
Victoria nearly stepped on this poor fella!
Victoria spotted this guy in the grass, he was most unimpressed when I put a lens in his face.
Not sure what is growing on this peacock
These monkeys had a great time showing off for the crowds.
Victoria's favourite picture, Just hanging around
These maniacs are praising the sun god, five of them climb a telegraph pole and while one stands in the middle chanting the other four drop off the pole and swing upside down....................Not sure it meets health and safety standards. No safety ropes or nets.....mad!
This is the view while we had lunch.
And this...........
This is the restaurant we ate at.
As you swim down the rivers with your goggles and snorkel you enter this atrium with this amazing stained glass ceiling
The church, the alter is surrounded by water.
Baby macaws
Walking around the bird section
We loved this stone.
Just before the final show we were entertained with traditional horsemanship.
Just another character dancing for the crowds
This little donkey lives all on his own
A warrior at the entrance to the final show.
At the end of the day we had a two hour show which included among others some traditional mexican folk dancing and playing hockey in the dark with a ball on fire. Absolutely brilliant.
Once you come out of the underground rivers you have the pleasure of your own private rock pool.
There are loads of small fish to see and the water is lovely and warm.
You can meet and swim with dolphins.
Preparing for the underground snorkel.
The above pictures are of a Mayan village that you pass through as you glide down the river.
The entrance to one of the underground caves/rivers
I thought my compulsory life jacket fitted perfectly. My gorgeous wife laughed at me all the way down the river.
A nice cool shower before heading off.
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