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Everything you need to know about Scape Park in Cap Cana — the cenotes, zip lines, animal sanctuary, cave system, and eco-adventures a short golf-cart or resort transfer from Villa Espada.
Guests staying at Villa Espada Cap Cana — an 8-bedroom luxury villa on Fairway 5 of Punta Espada Golf Course — enjoy exclusive access to everything described in this guide, arranged by their personal butler.
Check Availability →Scape Park is a roughly 400-acre ecological adventure park inside Cap Cana, built around the Hoyo Azul cenote, a network of ziplines, caves, and guided nature trails. It is an expedition-style day out — cenote swimming, aerial lines, and forest walks rather than water slides — which makes it a natural pick for families with older children, teens, and active adults. From Villa Espada it is a short, butler-coordinated transfer, and because it is a separate attraction, your butler arranges day passes and transport rather than it being included in the rental.
Hoyo Azul is the centerpiece and, for most guests, the highlight. It is a natural freshwater cenote at the foot of a cliff — crystal-clear turquoise water about 45 feet deep at its deepest, ringed by limestone and tropical forest. Swimming in it, with the cliff rising overhead, captures something of the island's geology that no built pool can match. Entry points suit a range of confidence levels, so strong swimmers and cautious ones can share the same visit. Arrive near the 9am opening for the calmest, clearest water before the day's crowds stir it up.
A quick map of the main attractions so you can plan the day around your group's energy. Specifics are current as of 2026; your butler confirms what is running.
| Attraction | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Hoyo Azul cenote | Cliff-foot freshwater swimming hole | Everyone |
| Ziplines | Multiple lines incl. an ocean-view line & water-landing finish | Thrill seekers |
| Caves | Dry caves and limestone formations | Explorers, all ages |
| Exotic-animal experiences | Guided encounters within the park | Kids & families |
| Nature trails | Guided walks through mahogany forest | Slower-paced days |
Budget most of a day rather than a couple of hours — most groups who plan for three end up staying longer once the cenote, ziplines, and trails add up. Wear water shoes for the cenote's rocky entry, bring reef-safe sunscreen and a change of clothes, and go in the morning while it is cooler and quieter. If your group spans a wide age range, this is the Cap Cana attraction that keeps teenagers genuinely engaged; for a slide-and-lazy-river day instead, El Dorado Water Park is the better fit. A full Scape Park day followed by a light chef-prepared dinner back at the villa is one of the most reliably enjoyable combinations in a Villa Espada itinerary, especially for multigenerational groups who want more variety than golf and beach alone.
Scape Park is a full, active day, and coming back to a private villa instead of a hotel room changes how it feels at both ends. In the morning, your butler has the day passes booked and the transfer timed so there is no ticket line to sort out on arrival. When you get back — sun-tired, a little waterlogged, and hungry — the villa's two pools and 16-person hot tub are there for a rinse-off soak, and the private chef sends out something light while the group compares zipline stories on the terrace. There is no restaurant reservation to make, no crowded resort buffet, and no packing children back into a hotel elevator. For families running a mixed itinerary of golf, beach, and adventure across a week, that ability to reset in your own space between big days is the quiet advantage of basing a Cap Cana trip at Villa Espada rather than a hotel.
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Inquire & BookWhat is Scape Park in Cap Cana?
Scape Park is a roughly 400-acre ecological adventure park inside Cap Cana, built around the Hoyo Azul cenote, a set of ziplines, caves, and guided nature trails. It is an expedition-style day rather than a slide waterpark, suited to families with older children, teens, and active adults.
What is there to do at Scape Park?
The centerpiece is Hoyo Azul, a natural freshwater cenote about 45 feet deep at its deepest, ringed by cliffs and forest. Around it are ziplines — including an ocean-view line and a water-landing finish — caves, exotic-animal experiences, and trails through mahogany forest. Most groups spend the better part of a day.
How much does Scape Park cost and when is it open?
As of 2026, full admission runs roughly $89 to $129 per adult depending on the package, with reduced rates for children 5 to 12 and free entry for under-5s; the park generally opens at 9am with attractions closing in the late afternoon. Pricing and hours change, so your butler confirms and books day passes ahead.
Is Scape Park included with a Villa Espada stay?
No. Scape Park is a separate attraction and is not included in the villa rental; your butler arranges day passes and transport when you want to go. The villa's own two pools and 16-person hot tub are included for daily swimming on-site.
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