Xel-Ha Chacah Garden 5th Anniversary

Xel-Ha Park is well known to Riviera Maya travelers, it’s one of the top tour choices in the region for its beautiful lagoons teeming with tropical fish and the natural jungle setting. Families visit to enjoy a little snorkeling, some relaxation and to connect with nature.  What many people may not know is that Xel-Ha is not just another theme park, it is a place committed to sustainable tourism and the conservation of our natural environment.

The Chacah Garden is a representation of this dedication to the eco-system.  Created five years ago, it is a place of tranquility within the park, where visiting celebrities and personalities plant “Chacah” trees and leave a message for all about the importance of caring for our planet.  In a simple ceremony on July 9, 2011, guests Guillermo Ochoa Sr and Guillermo Ochoa Jr, Kristoff, Mauricio Clark y Fernando del Rincón were invited to plant a tree and share some words on the importance of conservation.  Local school children from Chemuyil shared their thoughts, asking everyone to plant a tree at special moments in their lives and to be conscious of our effects on the planet.

The Executive Director of Xel-Ha, Elizabeth Lugo Monjarras, stated that more than 9 000 students are invited each year to experience the Xel-Ha environmental education program. “Moreover, Xel-Ha has planted more than 402 000 plants of the region to protect and preserve our ecosystems,” said the executive.

Xel-Ha also provides support to the “Public School Reforestation Program” in Playa del Carmen, in charge of organizing Flora, Fauna and Culture of Mexico. Thanks to this program more than 60 schools in the Riviera Maya have participated in the planting of trees to keep their playgrounds green.

The Executive Director of Xel-Ha added that besides being an entertaining example of sustainable tourism, this is the first natural park in the world certified silver with Green Globe-Earth Check and has one of the most successful waste management programs in Mexico, with 90% recovery of solid waste recycling.

We thank Xel-Ha for their commitment to the planet and to being an ecologically and socially responsible company.  Their dedication demonstrates the great possibilities that exist in sustainable tourism, creating an entertaining environment that will be enjoyed by many future generations. Please visit the Chacah Garden on your next Xel-Ha trip and be sure to take the childrens’ message to heart.  Plant a tree, save the planet, feel the joy of giving back to our earth!

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