Xplor, the Amazing Adventure Park of Mexico's Riviera Maya

[Iberostar Hotels & Resorts]

Some 65 million years ago, a 10-kilometer-wide asteroid crossed into the Earth’s atmosphere and impacted in the Yucatán Peninsula It spelled the end of the age of the dinosaurs. Under the ground, the rocks cracked and turned into lakes, riverbeds and caves. The water did the rest, eroding each little piece of rock and turning it into stalactites and stalagmites, curves, waterfalls, rivers, small beaches and lagoons.

In 2009, 59 hectares of that territory, converted into a natural work of art underground and on the surface with one of the most incredible rainforests on the planet, opened its doors as Xplor Park, an incredible experience that visitors will never forget.

Affiliated with another wonderful attraction, nearby Xcaret, Xplor offers explorers four diverse types of activity: or ziplines, amphibious vehicles, rafting, and swimming in its underground rivers. And all of it available in the daytime and, for the most adventurous, nighttime version, where, to the already guaranteed spectacular experience of each of the activities, there is also a considerable mysterious and emotional component. In addition, throughout the exploration, you can enjoy unlimited fresh juices and a tasty buffet in the restaurant, where traditional recipes are reinvented for the delight of your palate.

To start, zip-lining is a good example of open-air adventure which respects the landscapes and transforms a trip into a real flight above the treetops. At a speed of 30 kilometers per hour and from a height of 45 meters, the circuit allows you to enjoy the rainforest with the adrenaline pumping at levels you never dreamed possible. Add flashlights and the starry sky and it will be magical.

If visitors want to start to delve into the underground world of Xplora, but without leaving behind the sky above their heads, amphibious amphibious vehicles are the best option.  With trips across suspension bridges, hiking paths in the rainforest and natural caves, this may just become one of the most exciting experiences of your life. At night, hundreds of flashlights illuminate the path and your pupils dilate to adapt to a fascinating darkness.

Once below ground, visitors often want to explore all the possibilities offered by the caves: rivers, lakes, underground swimming pools. And doing it on a raft, rowing with your own arms, makes it a great experience. Stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over millions of years will appear along the way, perfectly illuminated, both by day and night.

And to complete the experience, adventurers will be able to plunge into the lakes and follow the natural rivers that the water has created over the centuries. Guides and emergency exits will mark out your path, and so you will only have to worry about enjoying a dip worthy of an adventure movie. And with nighttime lighting, the water will become a genuine river of lava making the visitor feel as if they are at the entrance of a volcano.

 

“The hotels of IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts in Mexico are located in spectacular areas to bring guests closer to all the country’s features: they are situated just a few meters from the beaches, surrounded by nature and a stone’s throw from the most important archaeological sites.”

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