Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Gay Travel Guide: Xcaret Adventures

By Ricardo d Argence

Gay and lesbian travelers love the Cancun area. Of all the gay travel destinations the world over, Cancun is one of the most popular of all. Whether it is tropical beaches full of hot bodies and friendly individuals or the rainbow friendly nightlife that allures them, we are not sure.

Xcaret, pronounced Eesh Kar Et, is definitely a location you should visit while traveling in Cancun. An amusement park has no rival when it comes to theme amusement parks.

It does not offer such thrill rides as the 40-story drops or chains and steel dragons. However, a nature-oriented adventure catches the attention of people of all ages.

What can you do at Xcaret? It would be easier to tell you what you cannot do at Xcaret. Although this is a great beach hang out, you can do that just about anywhere.

Here you can actively participate in the Xcaret adventure with helmet diving, scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming with the native dolphins. Xcaret features their infamous underground river that offers you the opportunity to snorkel in a new and unique way.

You will enjoy visiting the Xcaret coral reef aquarium and zoo exhibits, especially if you love to sightsee. This is one of the best locations for connecting with and learning about nature.

While you are at Xcaret, you may see an assortment of wildlife including, but not limited to monkeys, manatees, flamingos, sea turtles and jaguars.

When you want to immerse yourself in the Mexican culture, there are various exhibits associated with riding and roping by Mexican cowboys and cowgirls. You can visit replicas of Mayan villages, traditional Mexican tombs and a wine cellar full of vintage Mexican wines.

For those who love the Mexican food in Cancun, they won't be disappointed with what Xcaret has to offer with its 11 dining rooms. Authentic Mexican fare can be found at each of these 11 restaurants, some of them famous for their more interesting and less traditional fare, such as fried crickets.

Enjoying your wonderful day of adventure does not come cheap at Xcaret, since adult admission is around $69, while children pay about $35 dollars to get in on the adventure.

Xcaret is merely 40 miles down the coast of Cancun. It provides gay and lesbian individuals and their families a great hang out place to spend the day. More than likely you may run into various members or the rainbow family as they enjoy their stay in Xcaret.

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