Saturday, April 25, 2009

Gay Travel Recommendations: Xcaret

By Ricardo d Argence

Lesbian and gay travelers enjoy the Cancun area while vacationing. Cancun is one of the most popular destinations on the itinerary of gay traveling. They come to enjoy the area, whether for the hot tropical beaches with its friendly people or the rainbow friendly nightlife.

Anybody traveling to Cancun would be remiss in missing out on Xcaret, pronounced Eesh Kar Et. This is a type of amusement park, but likely unlike any amusement park that you have been to in your life.

There are no steel dragons or chains, no forty story drops or thrill rides; just nature oriented adventures that attract 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.

Jaguars, monkey, sea turtles, manatees, flamingos...these are just a few of the many different things that can be seen at Xcaret.

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.

Admission to Xcaret is not cheap, but it is great for a day of adventure. Basic admission for adults is about $69 and basic admission for kids is about $35 for children.

The Xcaret lies along the 40 miles of Cancun coastline. It offers lesbian and gay travelers and their families a wonderful place to hang out, while more than likely meeting up with members of the rainbow family is very possible.

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