Xcaret New Attractions: 35 Years of Celebrating Mexico

Xcaret is turning 35, and what better way to celebrate than by bringing together, in one place, the expressions that shape Mexico. This year, new cultural, nature-based, culinary, and musical experiences invite you to get closer to the stories, flavors, sounds, and traditions that continue to thrive.

Discover the Xcaret new attractions and find out what awaits you on your next visit to the park.

Xcaret Attractions: 35 Years of Celebrating Mexico

There are many ways to experience Xcaret. You can follow the course of an underground river, step inside a historic hacienda, listen to a mariachi performance, or stop to taste a freshly made tortilla.

To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Xcaret has added new experiences that offer even more ways to discover Mexico. Some bring you closer to its traditions; others invite you to listen, taste, or take part. Together, they reflect one idea: culture is not only something to observe—it is something to experience.

Here is everything new to see and do at Xcaret, along with where to find each experience during your visit.

New Cultural and Nature-Based Attractions

Hacienda Henequenera Tour

Mexico's history can also be discovered through its haciendas. During this tour of Hacienda Henequenera, you will learn about the stories, traditions, and customs that surrounded these historic spaces and discover the mark they left on the country's cultural heritage.

A closer look at a chapter of Mexico's history that still has plenty to tell.

📍 Location: Hacienda Henequenera

Guided Tour of the Coral Reef Aquarium

The marine world reveals itself differently when you can do more than simply observe it. This guided tour of the Coral Reef Aquarium combines engaging explanations, interactive activities, and educational elements to bring you closer to the life that inhabits our seas.

A more interactive way to learn about marine species and understand the relationship between Mexico and its marine ecosystems.

📍 Location: Coral Reef Aquarium

Zacatecas Parade

The Zacatecas Parade brings to Xcaret the spirit of the callejoneadas held throughout the Historic Center of this city, where music, dancing, and community turn the streets into a celebration.

Accompanied by the traditional sound of the Zacatecas tamborazo, the parade begins at Rosa de los Vientos and invites visitors to join the procession all the way to Foro Abierto.

📍 Location: Compass Rose

Pasacalles

In this new cultural attraction, the Xcaret Monumental Mariachi leads visitors from Cafexito to Xcaret México Espectacular, accompanied by traditional sones inspired by the parades and street processions of Jalisco.

The journey itself becomes part of the celebration, bringing together music, identity, and tradition as the audience makes its way toward one of the defining moments of the evening at Xcaret.

📍 Location: Cafexito

New Culinary and Musical Attractions

Mexico can also be discovered through the senses. A freshly made tortilla, the aroma of bread just out of the oven, or the sounds of a town square can tell you as much about a country as its history.

These new experiences bring you closer to some of the everyday rituals that are part of life in Mexico.

Tortilla-Making Experience

Few things tell the story of Mexican cuisine quite like a handmade tortilla.

During this new experience, you will learn more about one of the essential foods in Mexican gastronomy, make your own tortillas, and, of course, taste a freshly prepared taco.

📍 Location: Artisan Village

Bakery

Freshly baked bread has a particular way of announcing its arrival in Mexico.

From the bakery to Xcafé, the baker will walk through Aldea de Artesanos sharing freshly baked pieces with visitors. It is a simple encounter that invites you to experience one of the warmest gestures of Mexican hospitality: sharing something that has just come out of the oven.

📍 Location: Artisan Village

Banco de Ruido

What if rhythm were one of the best ways to connect with one another?

Banco de Ruido turns percussion into an interactive gathering. First, the musicians take the stage and build a sequence of rhythms that invites everyone to follow the beat. Then, it is the audience's turn to join in and experiment with drums, maracas, tambourines, and other instruments.

No musical experience is required. Just listen, follow the rhythm, and let the rest unfold.

📍 Location: Ritual Ceremony of The Voladores

Chiflador

The Chiflador is an exceptional troubadour who transforms whistling into an art form. Listen as he performs melodies with remarkable technique, imitating birdsong and interpreting traditional Mexican songs.

📍 Location: Cafexito

Botellófono

The Botellófono is a rather unusual musical instrument whose sounds recreate the lively atmosphere of a Sunday afternoon in a Mexican town square.

A reminder that music can be found in the most unexpected everyday objects—and in the places where people come together.

📍 Location: Kiosco

New Group Experiences

One of the best ways to keep traditions alive is to share them with others. These new experiences invite you to participate, listen, and get closer to cultural expressions that tell the story of Mexico.

Ceremony of Gratitude to the Sky

Amid the breeze moving through the palm trees, the sound of the sea, and an evocative natural setting, this ceremony invites you to pause.

Led by a Xamán, the Ceremony of Gratitude to the Sky offers a moment to connect with nature and take part in a symbolic ritual of gratitude. It is an opportunity during your visit to slow down, take in your surroundings, and share an ancestral practice of appreciation with others.

📍 Location: Natural Pools

Interaction with the Ballgame Players

During this experience, you can speak directly with the players and learn more about the origins, meaning, and symbolism of this ancient Mesoamerican sport. You will also discover details about their physical preparation, clothing, and the elements that are part of the performance.

The experience includes time for questions and conversation, offering a closer look at what usually happens behind the scenes.

📍 Location: Ballgame Court

Pelotas en Tlachco

A playful moment just minutes before the start of Xcaret México Espectacular, when giant balls make their way from one pair of hands to another.

📍 Location: Gran Tlachco Theater

All of these activities are included with your admission to Xcaret at no additional cost. Schedules and availability may vary, so we recommend checking directly at the park with our Guest Service representatives or at each activity's location.

What Is the Best Way to Plan My Day at Xcaret and Experience All These New Attractions?

Xcaret is a park where cultural, culinary, and nature-based experiences can fill an entire day. The best way to make the most of your day at Xcaret is to check the available attractions and schedules on the day of your visit, as not all experiences take place every day.

The good news is that there are several ways to plan your route and find your way around Xcaret. For example:

Follow the color-coded routes, each one connecting you to different activities.

Use the maps throughout the park to check your current location and plan where to go next.

The Xcaret App can also help you navigate in real time and explore more details about each attraction through its interactive map.

Look for signs throughout the park with schedules for workshops and live performances.

And, if you prefer, visit one of the Guest Service modules for personalized assistance from our team.

Below, we share a video with key information to help you make the most of your visit to Xcaret, including restaurants, essential activities, how to get to the park, and much more.

35 Years of Sharing and Celebrating the Grandeur of Mexico

Thirty-five years later, Xcaret continues to show that Mexico can be discovered in countless ways, again and again.

Through a story brought to life inside a hacienda. The sound of a tamborazo that draws you into a lively callejoneada. A tortilla made with your own hands. A conversation with a ballgame player. Or an evening that brings together the music, traditions, and stories of more than 30 communities on the stage of Xcaret México Espectacular.

That is why it does not matter how many times you have visited Xcaret. These new attractions are an invitation to see the park from a different perspective, discover something new, and create new memories along the way.

Which of these new attractions would you like to experience first?

Get your tickets to Xcaret and join us in celebrating 35 years of a story that continues to be written with Mexico at its heart.