Xcaret Hotels
One of the most exciting developments in the world of luxury travel is the plethora of fashionable resorts along the Mexican Riviera.
Recently, I attended a presentation showcasing the newer hotels of the Xcaret luxury hotel chain in the Mexican Riviera.
Vivid photographs highlighted the luxurious hotel rooms and public areas, all created to fit into the environment.
Yet what really caught my eye were the exciting activities at each of the Xcaret hotel resorts in the Cancun-Riviera Maya.
Xcaret Hotels Activities & Cuisine
Sailing. Swimming. Air gliding activities. Fishing. Something that looked like cave exploration (I love caves) and a dozen more activities that appeared to be daredevil-style fun.
Yet for those who prefer to just enjoy the gorgeous scenery and fantastic weather, the Xcaret luxury hotel chain specializes in fine dining.
Something I experienced first-hand and can verify.
For the presentation, the hotel brought in Executive Chef Franco Maddalozzo and his well-trained team. Together they created an outstanding seven-course menu paired with an assortment of delicious wines.
Beyond the farm-to-table cuisine, the delectable sauces that would please the most demanding of old-school French chefs, and the artisan plates flown in from Mexico, what impressed me most was the creative presentations.
Xcaret Hotels Creativity
The Xcaret Hotels Dessert Creativity
In the photo below you can see a “before” shot of the chocolate dessert disguised inside what appears to be a giant cocoa bean.
Now you can see in the “after” shot the magic that happens when you crack it open.
Why I'm Excited About Visiting the Xcaret Hotels
You can usually spot me at the more conventional international resorts.
Summers in St. Tropez and Taormina, Sicily. Then trips other times to the Caribbean.
Yet increasingly, it’s not just about going to the beach or the club.
I’m loving the caving experience I recently had in Barbados and also exploring the ruins in Luxor.
The activities the Xcaret offer promise non-stop fun and interacting with others as much or as little as I want.
Xcaret Hotels Origin Story
In 1984, the architect Miguel Quintana Pali bought 5 hectares in the Mayan Riviera to build his house. When he began clearing his land, he discovered it had cenotes (natural wells) and underground rivers, so he created a park so that everyone could have access to the local natural marvels.
Together with the brothers Oscar, Marcos and Carlos Constandse, Miguel Quintana turned his idea into reality, in a park that was named Xcaret.
From its opening in December 1990, Xcaret has been acknowledged as one of the most famous attractions of the touristic destinations in Cancun-Riviera Maya. Today Grupo Xcaret is globally a socially responsible leader company in sustainable touristic entertainment.
See you there!
Below are some links to the Xcaret hotels offering the best in sustainability, wellness, culinary, arts & culture, and adventure
