Xcarret eco park and cenotes - what kind of clothes

[mauro]

Hi ! I'm Mauro from Italy, I'll go to Playa next May
Could you tell me what kind of clothes do I have to bring with me for Xcarret and for visiting cenotes?
My wife also expects swim with dolphins....
Visiting cenote do I have to bring my diving mask and fins?

I understand these are stupid questions ... but I prefer understand better what happens there .... its my first time....
Thank you !!!
Ciao
Mauro

[TeeZet]

Originally Posted by mauro

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Could you tell me what kind of clothes do I have to bring with me for Xcarret and for visiting cenotes?

Underneath you'll see a quote from the "Weather And Wear" page which can be found through the "read more" tab at the top of this page.

What Shall I Wear?

Logically the next subject is what to wear. Cotton and other natural fibers are the most comfortable in a hot and humid climate. Especially in the summer, you don't want to have anything to do with polyester or nylon. A cap or a hat is crucial and will greatly increase your comfort in the strong Caribbean sun. A sweater/jacket and jeans/slacks will come in handy if you're planning your trip for the winter. Most of the year shorts and a t-shirt/top (or a little dress for the ladies) is all you want. Only on a cool winter night, you will want shoes that cover your feet, but most of the year you'll want to wiggle your toes in a pair of sandals. Don't forget some comfortable footwear for those ruin visits. A rain jacket is a handy item most of the year.

Furthermore, Playa is very casual. You'll have no use for a suit and tie, nor for that YSL cocktail dress. Although a lot less so than a few years ago, Playa still has a certain hippie flair. Now it's more modern and chic, but still very laid back. When there are lots of Italians and Argentineans in town (in August) the average beauty factor increases significantly. But in general - anything goes!

Topless?

Playa del Carmen attracts people from the States, Europe and South America, all with different beach cultures. So, whatever your preference, you'll be comfortable on the playa of Playa. There are topless women here and there, but not everywhere. Basically you can say that the further north from the ferry dock you get, the less clothing you'll see. But you don't have to take anything off unless you want to. Whatever way you go, do it with respect. On Saturdays and Sundays there are more Mexicans on the beach, which calls for more coverage. As you leave the beach and get on to 5th Avenue, it's advisable to cover up somewhat. You are, after all, visitors in a different culture.

Originally Posted by mauro

Visiting cenote do I have to bring my diving mask and fins?

Skip the fins. Cenotes generally aren't that big.
Bringing your own mask is a good idea.

[TAPPY]

When we went to Xcaret we just wore our swim suits with a cover up. Also we brought dry clothes, you can rent a locker (cheap) to put all of of your stuff in.

If you have any other questions about Xcaret just let me know, we just went in March and we really enjoyed it.

[mauro]

Thank you !! .... thats what I needed to know !
... and the information about dry clothes and a locker are good !
Ciao !

[TAPPY]

Rent the lockers right at the front entrance. They are cheaper (that is what the guy at the gate told me anyway). They are also easier to get to and they have more dressing rooms than the other ones.

Check out the map on line/website before you go so you can get the layout of the park or else you will spend time wandering around.

We really had a good time, I was always very skeptical about going here, but it ended up being a great day for all of us.