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Looking for an excuse to tap into your wild side? Nothing says nature like waking up to the sounds of wildlife at Sandos Caracol Eco Resort in Playa del Carmen. Built around a natural ecosystem, the resort's dedication to low impact on its environment means the monkeys and tropical birds are right outside the door. Kids love it! Children are a definite priority at Sandos Caracol, which offers a Kids Club for games, crafts and tons of fun from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Topping it off, everyone is sure to love the water park with 29 water slides and wet-and-wild fun for kids, teens and grown-ups.

Set on the warm white sands of Playa del Carmen, the resort is home to crystal clear cenotes, mangrove forests and lush jungle. The hotel's Xcalacoco Experience includes a daily program of thrilling eco activities like floating along a river through the mangrove, swimming in the central cenote, Mayan cooking lessons, jungle survival skills and more, in addition to nighttime
Mayan shows in stunning outdoor locations.

Sandos Caracol Eco Resort offers 956 rooms which are spread among 78 buildings with 3 levels each one: Signature Eco Collection, Royal Elite, Select Club Adults Only 18+ and Sanditos Family Section buildings.

This resort is a proud member of IGLTA.

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Restaurants, Bars, & Lounges

LA LAGUNA
• International buffet open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Dress code: Casual
• Swimwear and/or wet clothing are not permitted.
• Shoes/sandals and shirt are required.
• No reservation required.
LA TOSCANA
• Italian Specialties Buffet open for breakfast & Lunch
• Dress Code: Casual
• Swimwear and/or wet clothing are not permitted.
• Shoes/sandals and shirt are required.
• No reservation required.
LAS MASCARAS
• Seasonal Mexican buffet open for breakfast & dinner
• Dress code: Casual
• Swimwear and/or wet clothing are not permitted.
• Shoes/sandals and shirt are required.
• No reservation required.
SALVIA
• Vegan restaurant open for dinner
• Dress code: Smart Casual
• Bermuda shorts, nice sandals and sleeved shirts are allowed.
• Bathing suits, flip flops / plastic sandals and sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
• Reservations not required, restrictions apply.
El TEMPLO
• Teppanyaki restaurant open for dinner
• Dress Code: Smart Casual
• Bermuda shorts, nice sandals and sleeved shirts are allowed.
• Bathing suits, flip flops / plastic sandals and sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
• Reservations are required and can be made at front desk.
FOGO DE BRAZIL
• Brazilian Rodizio restaurant open for dinner
• Dress code: Smart Casual
• Bermuda shorts, nice sandals and sleeved shirts are allowed.
• Bathing suits, flip flops / plastic sandals and sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
• Reservations not required.
LA RIVIERA
• Mediterranean restaurant open for dinner
• Dress code: Smart Casual
• Bermuda shorts, nice sandals and sleeved shirts are allowed.
Bathing suits, flip flops / plastic sandals and sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
• Reservations not required.
LA TOSCANA
• Italian restaurant open for dinner
• Dress Code: Smart Casual
• Bermuda shorts, nice sandals and sleeved shirts are allowed.
• Bathing suits, flip flops / plastic sandals and sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
• Reservations are not required, restrictions apply.
LOS LIRIOS
• Steak and Fish club open for dinner
• Dress Code: Smart Casual
• Bermuda shorts, nice sandals and sleeved shirts are allowed.
• Bathing suits, flip flops / plastic sandals and sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
• Reservations are not required, restrictions apply.
MAPACHE CHILL OUT
• Bar open in the evening
• Dress Code: Casual
• Shoes, shirt and pants/shorts required.
EL MANGLAR
• Sports bar
• Dress code: Casual
• Offering service in the afternoons and evenings.
• Footwear, shirt and shorts/pants are required
IGUANA POOLSIDE BAR
• Dress code: Casual
• Open in the morning and afternoon
EL NIDO
• Bar and snack bar
• Dress code: Casual
• Open 24 hours
LA JUNGLA
• Bar and snack bar
• Dress code: Casual
• Serving à la carte breakfast and lunch exclusive for Select Club Adults Only guests.
• Shoes, shirt and pants/shorts required.
L'ELEFANT LOBBY BAR
• Dress code: Casual
• Offering service in the mornings, afternoons and evenings.
• Footwear, shirt and shorts/pants are required.
• Enjoy cocktails, coffee and assorted pastries and cookies.
OCEAN FRONT DISCO
• Bar/Disco
• Dress code: Casual
• Oceanfront nightclub open from 11:00pm – 2:00am.
• Shoes, shirt and pants/shorts required.
LA TORTUGA
• Poolside Bar
• Dress code: Casual
• Offering service in the mornings and afternoons.
THEATRE BAR
• Dress code; Casual
• Footwear, shirt and shorts/pants are required.
• Offering service in the evenings
SIRENA POOLSIDE BAR
• Swim-up bar
• Offering service in the morning and afternoon

Resort Amenities

All meals included every day: Buffet Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Buffet or à la carte Dinner. 24 hours all inclusive.
Unlimited domestic drinks: beer, soft drinks, house wine and domestic & international cocktails including disco (18+)
24 hours within the Resort
Hotel Taxes and service charges
Free WiFi in designated public areas of the hotel
2 Tennis Courts unlimited day and night use within schedule of operation (reservation required). Includes equipment (balls & rackets), proper attire and court shoes required.
Water sports: Boogie board, Sailing (insurance fee applies, lessons not included) & Kayaking (subject to ocean conditions). Snorkeling gear (1 hour per day) and introductory Scuba Diving lesson in pool (once per stay).
Gym: free use of fitness equipment, sauna, steam room & Jacuzzi (18 + years).
Daily activities program with our sports and entertainment team: darts, dancing courses, billiards, football, zumba,
beach activities, pool games, water aerobics, water polo, beach volleyball and water volleyball...
3 Pools: 1 Exclusive for Select Club Adults Only 18+ Guests, 1 Chill Out Pool, 1 Activities Pool with separate children area.
Splashing Water Park for children & adults with 29 fun water slides and games surrounded by water spouts.
Kids Club from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm with fully supervised activities program such as: children’s pool, games and arts & crafts and mini disco.
Baby Club for infants ages 2-3 years from 10 am to 1 pm and 3 to 6 pm
Teens Activities for 13 to 17 years old with assistance of our animation and sports team. Music, pool tables, table tennis, foosball (table football), beach soccer, etc.
Nightly entertainment at the theatre: Shows, live music and theme nights, movies,...
Trendy Disco Bar with music from 11pm to 2 am (18+ years).

Childrens Programs

Water Park with 29 fun slides and water games surrounded by water spouts for children & adults.
Eco Activities for Kids & Adults: We focus on teaching our children & adults to live in harmony with nature, and to take care of the environment. We offer a variety of activities designed to help children interact with our native animals and plants
Kids Club fully equipped with PlayStation, jungle gym, child care professionals, trampoline, and a mini movie theatre, open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm with fully supervised activities program such as: children’s pool, games and arts & crafts and mini disco.
Baby Club for the ages 2-3 years from 10 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 6pm.
Teens Activities for 13 to 17 years old with assistance of our animation and sports team. Music, pool tables, table tennis, foosball (table football), beach

Room Information

Room Types:

Standard (Family Section)

Two Queen Size beds or one King Size bed. Bathroom with shower, including hair dryer. Air conditioning, ceiling fan, cable T.V., radio alarm clock, telephone, minibar with mineral water, soft drinks and beer (restocked every other day), water dispenser, safety deposit box, balcony or terrace with Garden, Pool or Jungle view.

Deluxe Room with Jacuzzi (Family Section)

A rich jacuzzi tub is located between the bathroom and the integrated room of these specially spacious rooms, an ideal place to completely relax during your stay. You will also enjoy a location surrounded by flora and fauna, as well as a private balcony.

Eco Family Superior (Family Section)

The perfect room option for guests seeking child-friendly accommodation. Featuring modern style decor inspired by the surrounding jungle, these rooms have a king size bed and a bunk bed for two children. You’ll also find upgraded amenities like free in-room Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, plus bathrobes and slippers for added comfort.

Max: 3 adults and 1 children or 2 adults and 2 children

Eco Family Suite (Family Section)

Created for families looking for more space. Each one has a master bedroom plus a separate bedroom for children with a bunk for three. The bathroom includes two showers, two sinks and two toilets, and you will also enjoy special services such as WiFi, robes, and room service. And best of all ... a mini pool on the balcony that your children will love!

Maximum: 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children

Eco Family Penthouse (Family Section)

Their biggest rooms for families! Parents can relax in the master bedroom with 50 "LED screen, Bluetooth music network, and bathroom with double sink. The second bedroom has a bunk for three children, sofa and additional bathroom. You'll also find WiFi in the room, 24-hour room service, and bathrobes and slippers.

Maximum: 3 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 3 children

Select Club Superior (Adults Only Section)

Put your mind in "vacation mode" during a stay in these rooms, offering you a quieter location within their Adults Only section. You'll find extras such as gowns and room service 24 hours, plus access to an exclusive pool area and beach club during your vacation.

Select Club Deluxe (Adults Only Section)

Enjoy a rich bathroom in the jacuzzi that divides the bathroom and the integrated room of these spacious rooms. During your stay in the Select Club, you will also have access to exclusive amenities such as gowns and 24-hour room service, as well as access to Adults Only areas such as the exclusive pool area and beach club.

Select Club Penthouse (Adults Only Section)

Pamper yourself with an outdoor Jacuzzi in our more spacious Adults Only rooms! These suites offer a master bedroom and separate living room, as well as special amenities such as gowns and 24-hour room service. You will also have access to the exclusive Select Club pool and beach club.

Royal Elite Superior (Royal Elite Section)

You will love the location in our pool and beach area! These luxuriously designed rooms have been created with eco-sustainable services, such as water heated by solar cells, and LED lights, as well as special amenities such as premium liquors, 24-hour room service, in-room WiFi, and slippers and slippers.

Max: 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults

Royal Elite One Bedroom Suite (Royal Elite Section)

More space and more luxury near the beach and pool! Designed for families, these contemporary suites offer a separate bedroom plus a double sofa bed. In these rooms you will also receive extras such as Premium liquors, 24-hour room service, WiFi in the room, and comfortable bathrobes and slippers.

Maximum: 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults

Royal Elite Penthouse (Royal Elite Section)

Relax completely in the jacuzzi inside these luxurious rooms, located in the beach area and main pool. Each of these rooms has a bedroom area plus a living room with a sofa bed. You will also receive amenities such as Premium liquors, 24-hour room service, WiFi in the room, and comfortable bathrobes and slippers.

Maximum: 2 adults and 2 children or 3 adults

Room Amenities

Family Section

Aqua park
Safety Deposit Box
Kids Club (4-12 years)
Main Pool
Chill Out Pool
A la Carte Restaurants
Snacks & Bars
Shopping Area
Water Sport Center
Tennis Courts
Buffet Restaurant
Spa del Mar 18+ (wet areas)
Fitness Center 18+
Night performances

Enjoy the exclusive Select Club, an Adults Only section for ages 18 and up located within Sandos Caracol. These rooms are located in a pristine area along the edge of the tropical jungle, overflowing with birds and local wildlife. The exclusive surroundings create a relaxing environment, intended to provide a romantic, luxury setting for adult guests.

Activities

Adventure Activities

Bike Path: This route is designed to familiarize our guests with our property's abundant natural attractions. You can
choose the path that is best suited to your physical capacity. This circuit consists of three sections that will carry you
through the jungle.
Underground Spring Route: This path winds through the jungle among a series of natural underground springs that
are located within the property. You’ll enjoy learning how these bodies of underground water, which are characteristic
of and unique to the region, have developed into a complex system over the past several hundred years.
Mangrove Path: Explore, discover, and enjoy one of the most important habitats the coastal zones of the Mexican Caribbean.
Romantic boat ride: Experience a relaxed boat ride through a winding natural river that allows you to come in
contact with a diverse array of native plants and animals (reservation required, couples only).

Nature Activities

Aviary/Bird Sanctuary: Admire a great number of multicolored birds that freely interact in a natural location among lush vegetation and incomparable beauty.
Deer Encounter: Quietly arrive at the grounds and admire these white-tailed deer. Observe them interacting with other species and take unique pictures.
Discover the Mayan Jungle: Whether morning, afternoon or night, stay alert and we’re certain that you’ll observe some of the wildlife present at our hotel. We have more than 60 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and crustaceans.
Turtle Lagoon: Enjoy observing several species of freshwater turtles in this natural body of water. Don’t miss the chance to take some photos when they come to the surface to sunbath on the rocks and logs within the lagoon
Iguanas: You can admire an infinite number of iguanas from the region throughout the Sandos Caracol complex.
You’ll have the chance to view these prehistoric examples of jungle wildlife at close range and take pictures to remember your experience.
Mangrove Crabs: These peculiar inhabitants of the mangroves will surprise you with their bright colors, strange walk and unique characteristics. Due to their reproductive cycles, you are most likely to see them between May and September.
Plant a Tree: We support the protection and conservation of Mexican forest in the state of Quintana Roo. Be part of this important program.

Flora and Fauna

Eco Club Nursery: Visit our nursery and get to know all the native plants of the region. If you wish to participate in our program of plant propagation, you can help us plant much more than just a tree.
Mayan Herb Garden: Discover some of the secrets of traditional Mayan medicine and open yourself to the surprises of the unbelievable benefits that a large number of native plants hold for you.
Orchids: Admire the incredible beauty of these singular plants and allow yourself to be carried away by the haven of peace and tranquility that you’ll encounter in this lovely space.
Mangroves: All throughout our complex you’ll have the opportunity to encounter and admire this surprising natural habitat that serves as a refuge for a large number of wildlife species.
Organic Garden: In this space you can learn some vegetable growing techniques to try out at your own home.
Promote sustainability by sharing your knowledge—and your organic produce—with your neighbors.

Eco Education

Eco-Tour: Take a remarkable walk around our natural areas. Our guides will help you observe the extraordinary
details that only the Maya jungle offers, like our underground springs, wildlife, and beautiful flowers characteristic of this region.
Eco-Tour Kids: Our Kids Club staff has a surprise for your children. In this area specially prepared for little ones, we’ll teach them to respectfully interact with the environment.
Eco-Tips: Throughout our resort you will find ecological suggestions that will help you lead a more sustainable lifestyle and that will allow you to save money while caring for the environment.
Carbon Footprint: During eco-talks and through clear examples in our hotel you’ll learn how, at Sandos Caracol, we are supporting the environment by saving energy and generating less carbon dioxide emissions (CO2). For example, you can enjoy the hot water in our ecological rooms with a clear conscience, because all of our water is heated without contaminating the environment. With diverse, innovative projects we have succeeded in reducing our CO2 emissions by up to 70 percent.

Wedding Packages

CARIBBEAN FANTASY

Your ceremony includes:

· Symbolic ceremony

· Spectacular setup for your ceremony in the gazebo on the beach

· Arch with natural flowers

· Rose petals for the aisle during the ceremony

· Background music during the ceremony (iPod or CD)

· 1 bouquet and 1 boutonnière

Your reception includes:

· Private cocktail hour with canapés (duration: 1 hours)

· Private dinner on the beach (duration: 3 hours)

· Sparkling wine for the wedding toast

· 3 tier custom made wedding cake

· DJ, light and sound during dinner (duration: 3 hours)

Additional benefits for the wedding couple:

· Wedding organization and personalized service from our wedding coordinator

· Menu tasting for 2 people

· Steaming service for the wedding outfit

· 1 make-up and 1 hairstyle (excludes trial) at the Sandos Spa

· Commemorative certificate in the form of the “Sandos Wedding Tree”

· Couple’s massage at the Sandos Spa (duration: 50 minutes)

· Upgrade to the next available room category for the couple (subject to availability)

· Complimentary honeymoon package for the couple

Package includes 30 people. Extra charge for additional guests applies. Combinable with a legal ceremony.

*Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.

EMERALD BREEZE

Your ceremony includes:

· Symbolic ceremony

· Spectacular setup for your ceremony on the ocean front Royal Elite rooftop terrace

· Background music during the ceremony (iPod or CD)

· 1 bouquet and 1 boutonnière

Your reception includes:

· Private cocktail hour with open bar (duration: 1 hour)

· Private dinner on the Royal Elite rooftop terrace (duration: 3 hours)

· DJ, light and sound during dinner (duration 1 hour)

· Sparkling wine for the wedding toast

· 2 tier wedding cake

· 4 floral centerpieces for dinner

Additional benefits for the wedding couple:

· Wedding organization and personalized service from our wedding coordinator

· Steaming service for the wedding outfit

· 1 make-up and 1 hairstyle (excludes trial) at the Sandos Spa

· Commemorative certificate in the form of the “Sandos Wedding Tree”

· Couple’s massage at the Sandos Spa (duration: 25 minutes)

· Upgrade to the next available room category for the couple (subject to availability)

· Complimentary honeymoon package for the couple

Package includes 30 people. Extra charge for additional guests applies. Combinable with a legal ceremony.

*Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.

GREEN WEDDING

Your ceremony includes:

· Symbolic ceremony *

· Natural setup on the deck of the “Cenote Cristalino”

· Live Mayan drum music during the ceremony

· Flower arrangement for the minister’s table

· 1 bouquet and 1 boutonnière

· Organization to plant a tree to honor your special day

· Organization of donations to the less fortunate

Your reception includes:

· Dinner reservation in a restaurant (set menu applies)

· Wedding toast with sparkling wine

· 1 tier wedding cake

Additional benefits for the wedding couple:

· Wedding organization and personalized service from our wedding coordinator

· Commemorative certificate in the form of the “Sandos Wedding Tree”

· Romantic boat ride with sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries (with prior reservation)

· Temazcal ritual for the couple at the Sandos Spa

· Complimentary honeymoon package for the couple

* Optional: Mayan ceremony (extra charge applies)

Package includes 30 people. Extra charge for additional guests applies. Combinable with a legal ceremony.

*Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.

A LA CARTE WEDDINGS

· Symbolic, legal or Mayan ceremony

· Ceremony setup and décor options

· Private cocktail hours and dinner reception

· Wedding cake

· Florals (bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces, etc.)

· Reception setup and décor options

· Music & entertainment

· Photo & video

· Beauty salon services

· And much more!

*Terms & conditions apply. Please check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more information.

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Sandos Caracol Eco Resort

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