The Sian Ka'an Wilderness Adventure takes visitors across lagoons, through mangrove forests and through wetlands to view the 330 bird species and the many land and aquatic animals that call this area home. Guides teach adults and children about this fragile ecosystem, including providing information on the Mayan Temple of Muyil in the reserve and the vegetation. The guide also takes families on a snorkeling tour of an underground river, and children can swim in the lagoon. After the adventure, travelers have lunch at the Don Cafeto restaurant in Tulum.
Sian Ka'an Wilderness Adventure
Calle Camaron 32
Cancun, Mexico
011-52-998-884-3667
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Garrafon Natural Reef Eco Park is located on the island of Isla Mujeres and offers something for every member of the family. A 20-minute ferry takes visitors to the island and picks up from most resorts. Garrafon is near the southern edge of the island and offers visitors a chance to see the Mayan temple for the goddess Ixchel, a sculpture garden and the beaches that surround the island. The park also offers opportunities for children to wade, dive and snorkel in shallow reef waters, which are full of marine life. Children also can go biking or hiking on the island. Tours of the island given by experienced guides can be booked. Children also can swim dolphins within the dolphin habitat. Included in the price of admission are life jackets, kites, hammocks, showers and lockers.
Garrafon Natural Reef Eco Park
Km 6 Carr Garrafón, Mz 41 Lote 12 Sm 9 , Punta Sur
Cancun, Mexico
011-52-998-193-3360
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Once a natural reserve, Parque Nizuc was transformed into the Wet 'n' Wild Cancun water park and learning/entertainment center. Visitors can watch trained dolphins or swim with manta rays, sea lions or dolphins. Other activities include snorkeling among the reefs, tubing and tobogganing into large swimming pools. The park is free for children under 3. The 18-acre water park features large slides, a children's park, a wave pool and a playground. The water park is geared toward younger children. Older children enjoy the Dolphinaris, where there are four programs that allow children and adults to get close to dolphins. Activities include swimming with the dolphins, working with dolphin trainers, being a trainer for the day and swimming with sea lions.
Parque Nizuc/Wet 'n' Wild Cancun
Boulevard Kukulcan Kilometro 25
Cancun, Mexico
011-52-998-881-3000
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