Coral reefs and rain forests form one of the most diverse ecosystems and with almost 500 million years of existence; represent the oldest natural creation of the planet.

The two largest barrier reefs in the world are the Great Barrier Reef Australian measuring 2500 km long and our system of Mesoamerican Caribbean reef with an area of 1 000 km.

Corals are formed by many small organisms called polyps that are segregated and accumulate millions of tons of limestone, and slowly created a reef, which together with the sponges and algae, are the habitat of over 3,000 marine species.

Unfortunately, the balance of coral reefs is too vulnerable due to pollution, over-exploitation of its resources and exaggerated and poorly prosecuted touristic activities.

For their protection, Xcaret Park, in the Riviera Maya, Mexico  along with other institutions has established sustainable development programs in tourism and fishing activities, research and education.

Xcaret Park offers a great opportunity to appreciate the wonderful biodiversity of the Caribbean through a Natural Reef Aquarium which displays the typical ecosystems of the Riviera Maya coast in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

The Xcaret Park reef aquarium recreates the natural conditions of Caribbean reefs, thanks to a pumping system that enables open sea water getting into tanks without being filtered, which also enters with the plankton and many organisms that initiate a natural colonization process on the artificial reef structures.

Through this process and the collection and transplantation of organs, the Xcaret Park Reef Aquarium now has more than 5,000 specimens, representing a valuable sample of the Mexican caribbean coral reefs, and being one of the main attractions at Xcaret Ecological Park that you cannot miss.

The Xcaret Park Reef Aquarium also has developed some research programs, where you can  learn about  the ecosystems, contributing to the conservation of one of the main assets of the world through awareness of its visitors.

All environmental, educational  and interactive activities at Xcaret Park are focused on  caring for and respecting  living organisms that make up our environment.

The reef aquarium at  Xcaret is included with all Park Entrance Tickets.

Xcaret Park main objective is that its visitors spend a day packed of fun, with different attractions immersed in a natural environment with interactive programs to awake awareness to take care ot our planet.  Buying your tickets to Xcaret or any of  Xcaret Tours, you are contributing to endangered species conservation activities.  

Don’t miss the incredible Night Show  Mexico Espactacular,  in your visit to Xcaret Park,.