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  • Jaguar Island at Xcaret, an unforgettable encounter

The jaguar in Mexico played a transcendental role in the cosmovision of the Mayan culture and many other pre-Hispanic civilizations. One of the most widely represented animals in artistic expressions and mythology of ancient Mesoamerican civilizations is the jaguar. This animal was considered sacred to the Maya and appeared in their paintings, sculptures, architectural forms, ceramic and paper crafts.

In Mayan culture, the jaguar was viewed as a supernatural entity called Balam. It was a symbol of leadership, power and war. At the same time it was linked to the underworld, night and represents femininity.

At Xcaret, you will be able to marvel at jaguars and pumas, which live on two large islands shaded by leafy trees and surrounded by wide channels of water. These stunning felines will captivate your attention.

The jaguar is the largest feline in the Americas and has remained an emblem of the exotic fauna of southeast Mexico. In addition, the jaguar had a profound impact and was respected as well as venerated in the ancient civilizations of Mexico. However, it has not remained this way nowadays.

The illegal hunt and sale of jaguars in Mexico, as well as the destruction of their habitat have greatly decreased their population. Today it is necessary to promote respect towards the jaguar, not as a divine creature instead as an animal that plays an important role in Mexico’s ecosystems. Do not miss the Jaguar Island at Xcaret!
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