One of the main concerns when looking for a place to swim with dolphins, is the level of care and commitment it has to these marine mammals and the environment. It is important that conservation and sustainability are taken seriously.

The human being, as part of nature, has an inherent attraction for the different elements that compose it. According to the sociobiologist Edward O. Wilson and his Biophilia hypothesis, this attraction is a result of evolution and it influences how social groups assign values to their components.

Cancun, with its palm trees, its warm Caribbean breeze, its white sand beaches and turquoise waters, is already one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. If you and your partner are planning to celebrate your anniversary, an unforgettable marriage proposal or a dolphin swim for two, this destination has endless options.

Mexican coasts have incredible beaches. Puerto Vallarta, Cabo and Cancun are great examples of tourist destinations that are frequented because of their people and hospitality. But what advantages does Cancun have over other spots? Here are some of them.

For the old Greeks, dolphins were a sign of good luck. They discovered these cetaceans’ passion for music: playwrights Euripides and Aristophanes mentioned their attraction to flute melodies. They were known for saving humans from drowning and for being the only creatures capable of loving a man without expecting anything in return.

Here are some of the stories about our favorite marine mammals, discover why they’ve been close to us since ancient times.

We know that you love having unique experiences, different from other tourists. Cancun is a magical place you certainly have to visit, but if you want that visit to become an adventure of a lifetime, you have to experience it like the locals do. Here are five tips that will make that happen.

Many tourists yearning to have the best experience by swimming with dolphins among other activities, find themselves comparing both spots because they offer natural beauty, incredible beaches and entertainment for everyone. However, for you to make the best choice, here are the main differences between the two places.

Cancun is –almost literally– a sea of options that allows you to never stop having fun and also learning. However, there is no ‘I’ve been to Cancun’ until you’ve actually been to Cancun. How? By doing these five basic but essential activities. We know you’ll be back anyway, but have in mind that you’ll have to return for each activity marked as undone. 

A good swim with dolphins in Xcaret can be experienced in different ways. You can do it peacefully, or by adding a little - or a lot of - adrenaline. If you are the type of person that longs for extraordinary experiences, Xplor and Xenses are the right options.

But what happens if you don't have enough time to visit both parks? Which one do you thik will leave you with the best memory to share with your friends when you get back home? Check out this comparison and place your bets!