One of the main goals of the Xcaret family is to preserve and restore the traditions and rituals of the ancient Mayans. Of course some of their rituals and beliefs are considered inhuman or even barbaric today, but that was only a very small part of the beautiful culture and religion that the Mayans lived by. Like most places, the ancient cultures are being forgotten in the busy movement of our everyday lives, but Xcaret makes the ancient Mayan culture a part of our lives everyday.

Xcaret Park does this in many ways. From the pre-Hispanic dances to the ball game to the Old Crossing, the Xcaret family keeps the ancient Mayan traditions alive at Xcaret Park. The dances are performed for Xcaret Park guests everyday and are a beautiful representation of the Mayan culture that thrived in southern Mexico for so long. The dancers wear the traditional costumes and make-up of the ancient Mayans and set the mood of the event with traditional incense and music.

In 2007, the Xcaret family, along with other affiliates, resurrected the sacred Mayan journey to the island of Cozumel. Centuries ago the Mayans would travel the 25 kilometers to the island of Cozumel in canoes to give offerings to the goddess Ix Chel. Believing that the goddess Ix Chel would grant them fertility and good fishing, they honored the goddess of the moon with offerings of food, drinks, incense and flowers.

These rituals and events may seem like a good way to enjoy a family vacation, and they are! But the goal of the Xcaret family is to preserve this amazing culture and educate people about the ancient people of the land that is now called Xcaret Park! At Xcaret Park, you can learn and experience the joys and wonders of the Mayans. The dances, the ball game and the Mayan journey are just three examples of the many ways that Xcaret Park works to bring the culture of the ancient Mayans into your mind and your heart.