• Tropical Jungle Trail, Cancun Attractions in Xcaret

Take a nature walk in Xcaret eco park during your Cancun vacation and observe the most inspiring wildlife, native birds and wild tropical forest of the Yucatan Peninsula as you explore the Tropical Jungle Trail in Xcaret eco theme park.

This fascinating eco adventure in Riviera Maya is one the Cancun attractions we recommend for nature lovers and all the family. The Tropical Jungle Trail in Xcaret eco park is located in a natural depression that is protected from hurricanes and features more than 100 species of plants including fruit trees and bushes, timber trees, ornamental and medicinal plants and ancient Maya sacred trees.

Enjoy free nature tours in Xcaret Riviera Maya where you can learn more about Mayan culture and some of the products that are made by Mayan communities from regional plants such as: latex, hemp, coconut sweets, cinnamon, vanilla and annatto spice, amongst others. The plant conservation program at Xcaret eco theme park protects more than 70,000 plants throughout the park and rescues those whose environment has been altered.

These programs include endangered plants in Mexico such as the Sergeant's Palm, Florida Thatch Palm and Cuban Wax Palm—and rare species like the Contrayerba, used in traditional Maya medicine as an antidote for snake bites.