Sight guide · Tulum · Mexico
Visiting Xel-Há
About 15 km north of Tulum, this all-inclusive eco-park is built around a natural inlet where a river meets the sea.
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Quick answer
Xel-Há is a theme park in Xel-Há, Tulum. Allow full day; it is expensive. Book online ahead in peak season; tickets are sold for specific dates.
Key facts
- Type
- Theme park
- Area
- Xel-Há
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Book ahead
- Recommended
- Good for
- kids, active and nature
- Best months
- February–April
About Xel-Há
About 15 km north of Tulum, this all-inclusive eco-park is built around a natural inlet where a river meets the sea. Visitors snorkel among tropical fish, float down a river on tubes, ride zip-lines and jump from cliffs, with food and equipment included in the ticket.
Tip: Buy tickets online in advance, which is usually cheaper than at the gate, and arrive early to make the most of the day.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Full day.
- Cost: Expensive.
- Book ahead: Book online ahead in peak season; tickets are sold for specific dates.
- Where: Xel-Há.
Best time to visit Xel-Há
Xel-Há is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- March: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- February: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- April: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Tulum has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Xel-Há is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Tulum archaeological site and Playa Paraíso.
- No. 11 of the 13 sights in our Tulum things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Tulum with kids.
If you like Xel-Há
- Gran Cenote — Cobá road, 2 hours
- Cenote Calavera — Cobá road, 1 hour
- Dos Ojos cenote — Tankah Bay, 2–3 hours
- Cenote Car Wash (Aktun Ha) — Cobá road, 1 hour
Staying near Xel-Há
Where to stay in Tulum compares every area by price and who it suits.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Xel-Há?
Plan full day.
+Is Xel-Há free?
No, it is expensive. Booking ahead is advised.
+When is the best time to visit Xel-Há?
February–April for the most comfortable weather. Buy tickets online in advance, which is usually cheaper than at the gate, and arrive early to make the most of the day.
+Do I need to book Xel-Há in advance?
Book online ahead in peak season; tickets are sold for specific dates.
+Is Xel-Há good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tulum. Tulum suits families who plan around the heat: shallow beaches, gentle cenotes with platforms and life jackets, the clifftop ruins and Xel-Há.