Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Great Gay Friendly Places to Travel in Mexico: Xcaret

By Ricardo d Argence

The Cancun area is a popular spot for gay and Lesbian travelers. It may be the beautiful beaches full of hot bodies and friendly people or the rainbow-friendly nightspots that attract them, but of all of the gay travel destinations around the world, Cancun is one of the most popular.

Xcaret, pronounced Eesh Kar Et, is definitely a location you should visit while traveling in Cancun. An amusement park has no rival when it comes to theme amusement parks.

There are no steel dragons or chains, no forty story drops or thrill rides; just nature oriented adventures that attract people of all ages.

What can you do at Xcaret? It would be easier to tell you what you cannot do at Xcaret. Although this is a great beach hang out, you can do that just about anywhere.

Here you can actively participate in the Xcaret adventure with helmet diving, scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming with the native dolphins. Xcaret features their infamous underground river that offers you the opportunity to snorkel in a new and unique way.

For those who are the kind that like to sightsee, Xcaret is known for its coral reef aquarium and zoo exhibits. This is great for those who like to connect with and learn about nature.

Some of the various animals you will see at Xcaret include flamingos, sea turtles, monkeys, manatees and jaguars.

When you want to immerse yourself in the Mexican culture, there are various exhibits associated with riding and roping by Mexican cowboys and cowgirls. You can visit replicas of Mayan villages, traditional Mexican tombs and a wine cellar full of vintage Mexican wines.

When you are in the mood for Mexican food in Cancun, Xcaret with its 11 dining rooms will delight you. Authentic Mexican cuisine is ready and waiting for you in all 11 restaurants, some even famous for their interesting yet untraditional dishes such as fried crickets.

Enjoying your wonderful day of adventure does not come cheap at Xcaret, since adult admission is around $69, while children pay about $35 dollars to get in on the adventure.

Xcaret is merely 40 miles down the coast of Cancun. It provides gay and lesbian individuals and their families a great hang out place to spend the day. More than likely you may run into various members or the rainbow family as they enjoy their stay in Xcaret.

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