Fly Over the Jungle

Zip-Bike in Xel-Há

Zip-bike is a unique journey through nature, surrounded by the most amazing flora and fauna of the region. It is a journey of 600 meters by bike, with a height of 7 meters, and is run by a cable that passes over the jungle, cenotes and mangroves.

Can you imagine being able to fly above the cenotes?

Thanks to the new activity you can enjoy the best view, through the jungle and the caves of Xel-Ha. The Zip-Bike is the best combination between a bicycle and a zip line.

The tour begins when staff aids you in adjusting the equipment and explain the security measures. It’s a smooth ride after that. All you have to do is pedal and enjoy the view.

Pedal at a height of seven meters during a 55-minute journey and discover the wonders of nature. The Zip-Bike is a different way to enjoy Xel-Ha, come to live this new experience and do not stop pedaling!

Ready to try?

Learn more about this activity here: Zip-Bike en Xel-Há

Tortugatón Campaign Ends with $52.505 pesos

Xel-Ha’s Social Media Community Raises $25.378

After 2 months of your tweets, likes, pins, and check-ins, your social media activities together have totaled $25.378 pesos for the marine turtle conservation project with the Tortugatón campaign.

There was also a donation of sponsors, who gathered $27.127 pesos for the sea turtle program of Flora, Fauna and Culture of Mexico, the philanthropic arm of Experiencias Xcaret.

We appreciate the support of the following Sponsors:

• Playa Paradise, Dreams Tulum, Riviera del Sol Hotel, ILTM (International Luxury Travel Mkt) Américas

In total the Tortugatón campaign collected $52.505 pesos.
Thanks to everyone who made this miracle possible!

Where do the donations go?

“Adopt a turtle caregiver, and he will take care of the turtles.”

- Alejandro Arenas, Director of Sea Turtle Conservation

The total money raised from the campaign will go to scholarships for the volunteers at turtle camps; these caretakers make possible the miracle of survival. The volunteers will ensure that the process of nesting and hatching is as natural as possible while caring for turtles from predators-both natural and man. Their work is voluntary.

The conservation program cares for 13 beaches along the Yucatan Peninsula. The program is 30 years old and 10 years in charge of Flora, Fauna and Culture of Mexico.

Your actions make a difference

Meet and spread our projects with more people.
We tell you how: alianzas@florafaunaycultura.org
Participate as a volunteer in our programs.

Getting Close to Marine Life in Xel-Ha

Did you know that 14.258 organisms of different species on average live in the inlet at Xel-Ha?

Xel-Ha, the largest natural aquarium in the world, presents a great natural laboratory for its mixture of fresh and salt water, which is very attractive to scientists and biology students.

For this reason, scientists from Mexico and France chose this beautiful place as the perfect setting for research in highlighting the habitat, reproduction, and evolution of the queen conch. With this in mind, on May 26th, biologists, staff and guests gathered for the 1st Academy-Company Work Day, where staff, scientists and university students took part in 6 playful workshops that enabled participants to recreate the work of researchers where they got to observe, quantify, verify and present their results of each activity.

The workshop topics were:

• The Inlet
• Microscopic World
• Queen Conch
• The Mangrove
• The Fish
• Water quality and environmental education

Accompanied by a specialist in each area, participants were able to verify the methods used by marine biologists and were able to dive, swim, and explore the rainforest and micro organisms collected under a microscope.

The purpose of this meeting was to raise awareness and teach people of all ages, the work of a biologist and integrate science and technology directly into society.

At the end of the day, Dr. Dalila Aldana, a representative of the Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico and her group of scientists thanked everyone for the support and respect for the work they do. Dr. Aldana and her group of scientists participate in research and conservation of species in Xel-Ha Park and throughout the Yucatan Peninsula.

What suggestions can you think to take care of our oceans and their species?
Share 5 species that inhabit the oceans that you like.

There you are at in front of the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by the jungle. You can hear the waves, the power of the sea. Your mind is in peace and your body is relaxed. Energy flows between nature and your soul. It’s a yoga class in Xel-Há, an unforgettable experience during your vacation in Cancun and the Riviera Maya!

Dating back over 5000 years, yoga is a very old practice which includes ethical disciplines, physical postures, breathing control and meditation. Yoga is an Eastern heritage, but it is becoming popular in the West because it gives psychological and physical benefits. In fact, Britain companies are sponsoring yoga fitness programs for their workers because they recognize that relaxed workers are healthier and more creative. Can you imagine what can yoga do for you on your vacation?

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The jungle of the Caribbean is the best place for your vacation in Mexico, but it is also the perfect scenario for a Mayan legend. Here in Xel-Há is told a beautiful legend about two brothers, a princess and a great love.  Would you like to read the legend?

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