Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
June 1, 2021
Within Xcaret park there is an outdoor museum for bromeliads (jungle plants for you fellow hillbillies) and orchids. After consulting the map a few times we gave in and asked for directions.
The bromeliads are near the river entrance yet off the beaten path, the trail wanders through the jungle and is thankfully well signed. After a couple minutes the ambient sounds of the park are muted and there were times I was pleased to find the next sign reaffirming our direction. We came upon a small green house with orchids and bromeliads and it was nice yet underwhelming.
After some more walking a mad scientist lab appeared showing the propagation of the plants in hundreds of glass bottles. There was no one around as we peered into the lab waiting for Igor to return from procuring Abbey Normal and tap us on the shoulder. It was eerie, were we trespassing?
After some more twists in the path there was THE bromeliad green house, it was huge Marla was in her drum shop heaven, and in her own world.
After taking time to stop and smell the bromeliads we moved on following the signs that lead us out into the main park.
Well done Xcaret! Well done Mexico!
Trippin in Quintana Roo 