Listen to the call of our ancestors who invite you to relive the ritual of the Pre-Hispanic Ball Game and to follow little Lol-Beh as she travels through Mexican history, from the conquest to the present day.
The Encounter of Two Worlds transforms Xcaret into a spectacular place that you'll never be able to forget. The Xcaret night show features a high cultural content and is the perfect ending to your day at the park. You've had a wonderful day of activities, exploring wonders created by nature and now it is time to enjoy the Encounter of Two Worlds!
It starts in the Mexican Corner where you can see a unique Mexican horse riding show at the Lienzo Charro. Become part of an exciting Mexican ''feria'', with candy booths and games stands, all illuminated by Mexican faroles (street lamps) and lively music.
Continue on to the area of Great Tlaxco, where magical pre-Hispanic music and mystical drum rhythms float through the night accompanied by the airy sound of the conch shells. The Valley of the Aromas is guarded by Mayan warriors and priests who lead you to the ''age of splendor'' of this millenary culture.
Great Tlaxco has a capacity for 6,000 visitors, all comfortably seated. And the unforgettable show features more than 220 performing artists, all participating in the Encounter of Two Cultures.
To learn about the Mayan culture, you can first watch the ancient Ball Game, which is a demonstration of a pre-Hispanic game, after which there will be an exhibition of the Fire Ball game. Both are magnificently and carefully staged to represent their cultural and historic contexts.
The different regional cultures of the different states in Mexico, is represented in a splendid show of dance and Mexican folkloric chants. A Grand Finale full of surprises is the perfect end to this wonderful evening.
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