Friday photos: The Faces of Ek Chua — Maya mythology at Mexico’s Xcaret park
// June 22nd, 2012 // Places
[Quintana Roo, Mexico] — Xcaret is kind of like Disneyland, if Disneyland were a pre-Hispanic theme park. But instead of Mickey Mouse, here you’ll find Ek Chuah (the God of Cocoa), Rattlesnake, Jaguar, Owl, and White Death. You gotta love White Death, if only for the name (just try and imagine a Disney character with a name like that!).
Xcaret, in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, promotes itself as an eco-archaelogical park, with attractions highlighting Maya culture and showcasing the region’s natural beauty.
During a recent travel writer’s conference, our group was treated to a photo op with these characters from Maya mythology — a most impressive presentation.
Ek Chuah – the God of Cocoa
Owl
White Death
Jaguar
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Xcaret Mexico
Chetumal-Puerto Juarez Federal Highway, Km. 282.
Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, Mexico
(888)-922-7381
Mexico’s Riviera Maya: http://rivieramaya.com/
Mexico Tourism: http://www.visitmexico.com/
Okay, this has officially put me in the mood for a Xcaret trip. I have to pack my bags
Wow! Those photos are awesome! I have never seen such those before.. Might be really interested to see them in person.. Love this post here!
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Wow! Really breathtaking photos, I thought it was shot on a comic con or something like that! Amazing costumes!
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I have not been to Xcaret but have heard both positive and negatives about it! Love their costumes.
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Hi Debbie, overall it is very impressive, but if you’re not a “theme park” kind of person, it may not appeal to you. But for what they do, they do it quite well.