You’ve Never Seen Mexico’s History Like This – I Can Guarantee It!

Things to See for Mexico RetirementUnless you’ve been to Xcaret, then I’m sure you probably haven’t seen anything as spectacular as this.  And the word “spectacular” is so appropriate; it both reflects the Spanish name for “show” or “spectacle” which is the title of the show – Mexico Espectacular – and also the impression the show has left on me every time I’ve seen it!

 

The show follows Mexico’s history from the Mayan and Aztec civilizations up to the modern day in spectacles of dance, costumes reflecting each culture and era, music and fire!

 

Now, I have to admit one thing; it’s really hard to get good pictures because it’s in the dark with bright lights of different colors and lots of movement.  The pictures do not do the show justice.  Like the other shows at Xcaret, it draws you in and takes place all around you with the action moving up into the aisles of the benches.  Although the pictures look small, you certainly don’t feel that way when you’re there.  You see the action unfold beautifully in front of you on a huge stage.  For that reason, in addition to my own pictures, I’m also sharing some pictures from other sources below.

 

First, my own, in a slide show:

 

beatlo's Main Show - Xcaret album on Photobucket

(If you can’t see the slide show, click here.)

 

Now, just so you get a better idea of some of the details, here are some pictures from other sources (some of which I’m sure were professionally taken by people working for the park):

 

beatlo's Main Show - Other Pictures album on Photobucket

(If you can’t see the slide show, click here.)

 

I hope you enjoyed the pictures of Xcaret as much as I did taking them, and, whenever you’re in Playa del Carmen or Cancun, be sure to set a day aside to get an excellent taste of Mexico!

 

-by Thomas Lloyd

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Experience Mexico’s History and Culture, First Hand at Xcaret (Part 4)

One of the most exciting parts about visiting Xcaret is seeing various scenes from Mexico’s history and culture acted out not only right before your eyes, but all around you. Today, I am going to share a few pictures of the various shows which take place throughout the park at various points in the day.

 

(For the intro post on Xcaret, click here; for pictures of the architecture and art, click here; for pictures of the wildlife, click here.)

 

To start, let’s take a look at a the magnificent horse-riding show I saw:

 

Activities for Mexico Retirement

 

Activities for Mexico Retirement

 

Activities for Mexico Retirement

 

Activities for Mexico Retirement

 

Next, here are some shots of life in an old hacienda (notice the agave cactus plants, used to make tequila):

 

Activities for Mexico Retirement

 

Activities for Mexico Retirement

 

Finally, at one point in the park, what seem to by Mayan statues suddenly jump to life and put on a fabulous show of ritual dance and firework:

 

Activities for Mexico Retirement

 

Activities for Mexico Retirement

 

Activities for Mexico Retirement

 

These shows are not merely “staged” in front of you; they take place so much in your immediate presence – and sometimes right around you – that you really feel that you’ve stepped into a different time and very different place.  They allow you to really experience Mexico.

 

Tomorrow and Friday, you can look forward to some pictures of the main show which takes place at the end of the day.

 

by Thomas Lloyd

 

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