Are the Mayan ruins at Xcaret real?

Are the Mayan ruins at Xcaret real?

Xcaret (Mayan pronunciation: [ʃkaˈɾet]) is a Maya civilization archaeological site located on the Caribbean coastline of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the state of Quintana Roo in Mexico. The site was occupied by the pre-Columbian Maya and functioned as a port for navigation and an important Maya trading center.

How was Xcaret built?

In 1984, the architect Miguel Quintana Pali bought 5 hectares in the Mayan Riviera to build his house. When he began clearing his land, he discovered it had cenotes (natural wells) and underground rivers, so he decided to create a park so that everyone could have access to the local natural marvels.

What is Xcaret known for?

Xcaret is a water park, theme, amusement, eco-archaeological and more, in one place. Due to its privileged location in the Mayan jungle among underground rivers, cenotes and facing the Caribbean Sea, Xcaret has impressive scenarios where you can do different activities and enjoy them to the fullest.

Is the cemetery at Xcaret real?

The Real Cancun The cemetery in the Yucatan coastal village of Xcaret (ISH-ca-ret)— a re-creation built by hundreds of Mexican craftsmen, architects, designers and painters —is a good example of the melding of Mayan and Spanish influences.

Is Xcaret natural or man made?

Regarding your comment about the river, let us explain to you that they are completely natural, the walls, the water, rock formations and marine fossils were not placed there.

Is Xcaret privately owned?

Xcaret Park (Spanish: el parque Xcaret; Spanish pronunciation: [el ˈpaɾke ʃkaˈɾet]) is a privately owned and operated theme park, resort and self-described ecotourism development located in the Riviera Maya, a portion of the Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s state of Quintana Roo.

Who started Xcaret?

Quintana Pali
In association with Oscar, Marcos and Carlos, the Constandse brothers, Quintana Pali succeeded in the idea of creating a park which he called Xcaret. Since its opening on December 1990, it has been recognized as one of the most famous attractions of the Cancun-Riviera Maya tourist destination.

How much did it cost to build Xcaret?

The US $350-million Hotel Xcaret in Playa del Carmen is already open and the company’s second hotel, a US $85-million all-inclusive resort in Cancún called La Casa de la Playa (The Beach House), will open next year.