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Aktun
Chen, which in the Maya language means “cave with sinkhole inside”,
is a natural park extended 600 hectares (2,400 acres) by virgin
tropical jungle, and is located centrally in the Riviera Maya, between
Akumal and Xel Ha, one hour and 30 minutes from Cancun. The main attraction in the park is a dry cave, 540 meters in length, which has thousands of stalactites and stalagmites, calcium carbonate columns, and tree roots which penetrate the limestone until they reach the subterranean water level. Inside this cave there is a beautiful subterranean “cenote”, or water filled sinkhole, of crystalline water with a vault saturated with stalactites. |
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of the cave you can watch white tail deer, pheasant, wild turkeys,
wild boar, parrots, monkeys, etc. All of these species of the region’s
wild life can be observed in their natural habitat, without confinement.
In this area you can find a snack bar, where you could enjoy a delicious
cold beer, soda or a Mexican dish. The entrance is located 3.5 km in from the highway, with a paved path, that allows very easy access for cars and buses. On this tour you can enjoy the pureness of the local tropical jungle, which has been very well preserved due to the fact that this land has not been use for agriculture. Available upon request!Information & Reservation |
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ENTRANCE
FEE: $18.00US per adult / $10.00US per child |
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SCHEDULE.
The park is open seven days a week Winter: from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Information & Reservation Summer: from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm NOTE:
We recommend this tour be combined with Tulum or Xel-Ha. |
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