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About Occidental at Xcaret Destination

The Occidental at Xcaret Destination is located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, just south of Playa del Carmen, and beside the Xcaret Eco-Archaeological Park. This all-inclusive five-star resort is simply superb, and the surrounding landscape impresses with its exuberance and colour, providing the best backdrop for a dream vacation with the whole family. Combining both nature and culture, the unique environment of Occidental at Xcaret Destination is sure to inspire guests and help them enjoy an incomparable experience. This impressive complex has 765 rooms and suites, each of which feature a private terrace or balcony from which to enjoy the beautiful jungle gardens.

This magnificent resort is situated next to the Xcaret Eco-Archaeological Park, which boasts more than 40 cultural attractions and exhibitions on Mexican art and tradition. Designed specifically for guests, the Unlimited Xcaret Xperience package provides unrestricted access to this treasure trove of Mexican heritage throughout your entire stay. And, for discerning guests wishing to elevate the luxury, Occidental at Xcaret Destination’s Royal Level is an exclusive hotel within the resort grounds, providing superior services and amenities.

Explore the resort

Occidental at Xcaret Destination provides 24-hour food and beverage services, ensuring guests can always find something to eat and drink. This resort offers an impressive eleven restaurants, including five with a la carte menus and two international buffets, covering a wide variety of gastronomic experiences to satisfy the most demanding palates. Beverage options are equally varied with a further eleven bars, including a nightclub, where guests can enjoy a rich and varied menu of cocktails and refreshing exotic drinks.

An onsite health and wellness centre provides a wide range of treatments so that guests can enjoy complete rejuvenation during their stay. Additional wellness facilities include a sauna, steam room, and a Jacuzzi. Occidental at Xcaret Destination is the perfect place for sports and adventure lovers, featuring tennis courts, a gym, and activities such as archery, table tennis, shuffleboard, and aerobics. The resort also has an 18-hole mini golf course and various video games consoles.

Within the neighbouring Xcaret Park, travellers can explore ancient Mayan ruins, swim through caves and underwater gardens, and spot all kinds of native wildlife. Excursions can also be organised to the Mayan ruins of Tulum, Xel Ha, or Chichen Itza.

Diving from Occidental at Xcaret Destination

Diving at Occidental at Xcaret Destination is overseen by Pro Dive International, a PADI 5-Star dive operator and career development centre. Founded in 2003, Pro Dive International is renowned for its high standards of excellence, quality, and safety. At Occidental at Xcaret Destination, the dive centre has positions opposite the main pool as well as near the lagoon, and is staffed by a qualified multilingual team and instructors. A full range of scuba certification courses can be undertaken here, catering to guests of all kinds, and nitrox is free for certified divers.

This dive centre operates up to five local dives each day, including night dives. Guests are transferred to Playacar, where a boat is on hand to ferry guests to local sites, most of which lie within a short 10-minute trip from the jetty. Extended excursions can also be organised, travelling up and down the coast to experience the likes of Yucatan’s famous cenotes, the Cozumel Reef National Marine Park, and more. Rental gear is available on site, comprising 20 individual sets produced by top-quality brands such as ScubaPro and Cressi.