Xcaret is an awesome eco theme park. We went snorkeling through some caves, and then again in a beautiful inlet, both times amongst beautiful and unique fish. As you walk through the park, you pass viewing points to see animals like wild boar, flamingos, spider monkeys, dolphins, and giant sea turtles. Iguanas roam freely and the plush plants line the walking paths. This place really impressed us, clean bathrooms everywhere, good signs and helpful staff, a world of activities and shows. The organization and careful planning ensures no waiting for anything (bathroom or activity) which makes it almost unreal for a theme park.
We opted for the Plus Package which includes locker rental, snorkeling gear rental, towels, buffet lunch, and extra beverage tickets. We highly recommend the Plus Package because it’s well worth the extra $30 (everything would cost a lot more purchased separately). We chose to have lunch at the seafood buffet (one of three choices) where we had the most amazing view.
I didn’t expect much from the food at a theme park, but it was actually pretty decent, with quite a variety. Beverages were included. (Don’t you hate when buffets charge you extra for beverages?) We enjoyed most of the ceviches and salads, but weren’t too fond of the hot seafood, mostly over-cooked getting drier and drier sitting on steam tables.
Lon tried the cream shrimp soup (one of three choices) which was tasty but the air was too hot to be drinking soup. Lon added some dried guajillos and tortilla strips.
The best part was their stir fry station where you chose whatever you wanted and they make it for you. They had chicken, beef, calamari, and fish, with tons of vegetables, including cactus, one of my favorite discoveries on this trip.
The cakes were just ok, and rather sweet (sorry for the rapidly snapped, blurry pics).
This is so cool. I feel like I’m traveling with ya’ll.
And you’re a princess of pie tommorow!
Blonde Duck, we’re so happy to have you with us. I’m so excited to be princess of pie tomorrow. I’ll be mostly in transit tomorrow but will check it out as soon as we’re home.
You’ll have to say more about the cactus–I’ve never had the pleasure. Then again, I imagine you’re already cooking something up in your cook bank!
This sounds like an amazing place to visit.
EMC, I am going to see if I can buy some cactus and play around with it. Cross your fingers.
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