Located at 25 min from Playa del Carmen in the heart of the Riviera Maya, 4 km south of Akumal and 16km before Tulúm, is the natural park of “Aktun Chen” a Mayan name that means “natural well inside a cave”. CAVE
One of the park activities is a spectacular cave of more than 5 million years old with a great variety of stalactites, stalagmites and columns. This cave measures more than 640 yards long, has magnificent vaults, discreet illumination and fixed ways for a comfortable walk, without risking the natural state of the grotto, inside the cave you will also be able to appreciate a beautiful crystal clear water of a natural well of 12 mts depth. During this route you will have a specialized guide who will explain you how cavern´s are formed, as well as the use and relation that Mayan civilization had with caves. The park counts with a 6 acres area wildlife zoo where you will see: white tail deer, wild Collared Peccary, parrots, toucans, oco pheasants, agoutis, sereques, coatímundi, night mico as well as an attractive serpentarium of the region´s serpents. CANOPY
Come and live a unique view of the tropical jungle from above, enjoy the sounds of an aerial experience flying throughout a kilometer in our incredible 10 lines canopy and 2 suspended bridges. All canopy platforms and inclinations are designed so that any person no matter experience or age can enjoy the flight. Our professional guides and equipment will make of your jungle experience a completely reliable and safe adventure. NATURAL WELL
Refresh yourself and enjoy a magical experience snorkelling in a 5 million years old underground crystal clear natural well, all of this without scuba tank but enjoying incredible underwater sights just as divers do. This natural well is full of beautiful stalactites and stalagmites where you will find a magic snorkel experience of light and colour.
- We have ecological rest rooms and dressing rooms for your complete comfort and security.
- This park activity in Aktun Chen Park is included with any of the other two park activities; Canopy or Cave. DURATION: 1 hr. 15 min. approx (by activity)
* The three activities and meal in the Park 5 hrs approx. RECOMMENDATIONS
Comfortable clothes: pants, shorts, extra t-shirt and towel, comfortable shoes; tennis. Extra Money: tips, souvenirs, photos. Repellent and sun Blocking (only biodegradable). NONRECOMMENDABLE
CANOPY - People with severe motor problems, and / or cardiac. People unable to carry out a moderate physical activity. PROHIBITED
CANOPY - Pregnant women
NATURAL WELL – Non biodegradable repellent and/or sun Blocking. People with severe cardiac motor problems.
