5 Best Places for Dolphin Swims in the Riviera Maya
Why travel to Cancun and the Riviera Maya? I mean, there are other places with beaches after all. Well, for the millions of travelers that come each year, the Riviera Maya is more than just beaches.
A vacation here represents living out your dreams. It is a place that opens doors not found elsewhere. In the Riviera Maya, anything is possible.
This makes it the perfect spot to shorten your bucket list.
Because after all…if we’re not regularly scratching off items off our bucket list, what are we doing in life? Remember, life isn’t a rehearsal. You don’t get a second chance. Now is always the right time to fulfill a lifelong dream.
You may be thinking: well that sounds great, but what is the best attraction in the Riviera Maya?
To many the answer’s simple:
swimming with dolphins.
Why?
Well, let’s start with the obvious. The Riviera Maya’s hot. So what should you do? Stay in the hotel? Of course not. You embrace the heat by jumping in the water.
When you swim with dolphins in the Riviera Maya, you do just that. It’s cool. It’s refreshing. Trust me. It’s the perfect solution to a scorching day.
But there’s more to it…
It’s not just to keep you cool. Interacting with these sentient and gentle creatures is simply amazing. You can’t help but smile in awe after locking eyes with them. That’s what a vacation is all about.
Creating magical moments like these. But you may be wondering: where can I swim with dolphins?
Don’t worry. We have you covered.
Here’s our guide to the 5 Best Places for Dolphin Swims in the Riviera Maya
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Cancun
Dolphinaris has a location inside Ventura Park. For those who don’t know, Ventura Park is located in the Hotel Zone (KM 25).
This is the top place in all of Mexico for dolphin swims. It’s the ideal spot for dolphin swims for kids.
Here’s why: at Dolphinaris Cancun you can live a day in the life of a dolphin trainer!
With their Trainer-for-a-day program, you’ll get to do everything.
- Study dolphin behavior
- Learn how you can protect their environment
- Feed a dolphin
- Communicate with our dolphins
- And much more…
5 best places for dolphin swims in the riviera maya cancun
- Tulum
Tulum is home to beautiful cenotes, biosphere reserves and Mayan ruins. Even better, it has a Dolphinaris.
What better place to try a dolphin swim program? Try the famous dolphin foot push or dorsal ride. Spread your arms in the air, and soar forward at incredible speeds. There’s no feeling like it.
Do something special this vacation.
Travel to Tulum; one of the best places to swim with a dolphin.
- Barcelo (near Tulum)
Situated between Tulum and Playa del Carmen is Barcelo Maya Beach Resort. This is a special resort.
There are a ton of activities for you to enjoy. You can play tennis, basketball, or go snorkeling/kayaking.
The best part?
Inside it has its own Dolphinaris.
Did you come with your children? Try the Dolphin Interactive Program. It’s designed just for young kids. First of all, it’s in safe, shallow waters. You don’t even need to know how to swim.
- Riviera Maya (Playa del Carmen)
Are you looking for the nearest dolphinarium in Playa del Carmen? Try the Dolphinaris Riviera Maya. You’re just a short drive away from a magical experience.
By the way…
This Dolphinaris features the Triple Adventure program. It’s easy. Out of 5, pick 3 different dolphin programs. Basically, you get 3 for 1. This isn’t just a meet’n greet. This is a half-day program. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. And you’ll save money. What’s there to lose?
- Cozumel
Just 30 minutes away from Playa del Carmen, is Cozumel Island. Every year thousands of cruise ship passengers make a stop here. Do you know what many of these people do on the island?
You guessed it. They visit Dolphinaris Cozumel.
They try the Dolphin Ride Experience. Why? To feel the thrill of a dolphin belly ride and watch their behavior underwater.
There you have it. Those are the 5 best places to swim with dolphins in the Riviera Maya.