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T he history and natural beauty of the water park draw tourists to the area. And to take full advantage of such a stunning setting, Xel-Há offers plenty of activities that will make this one of your favorite Cancún adventures. Xel-Há, the archeological jewel of the Mayan civilization, dating back to pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, is a genuine water-lover’s dream. Photo courtesy Vickie Lillo The Many Offerings at Tulum's Xel-Há Make for Unforgettable Cancún Adventures And if you keep your eyes open, you’ll more than likely encounter a couple of foraging iguanas, pelícanos swooping across Caprice’s Bay, and a vibrantly-colored loro, or parrot fish, nibbling on your toes as they dangle in the seagrass.Ī green-winged scarlet macaw rests on my son's shoulder. Some still believe the ancient divinities safeguard this preserve for mankind.
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The deities went so far as to create a trio of caretakers to maintain its magnificence-‘Huh’ the iguana, the Guardian of Earth ‘Chuc Kay’ the pelican, the Guardian of Air and ‘Kay Op’ the parrotfish, the Guardian of Water.
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Owing to its unique geography and exquisite beauty, the natives believed the gods were so pleased with their creation that they were willing to share it with mere mortals. These freshwater reservoirs were used by ancient Mayan priests to communicate with the gods of the underworld. Photo by Lisa Strachan via iStock by Getty ImagesĪdd to that the sacred, mystical cenotes-a natural pit or sinkhole that exposes groundwater.