Aqua Nick Riviera Maya is a fun Nickelodeon-themed water park in Mexico that’s perfect for your whole family! There is so much to do and see that your little ones will definitely be tired by the end of the day and in this guide, we’ll show you how to have the best time at the park and share some super helpful tips for your day with your family at Aqua Nick!

Rides and Attractions

Bikini Bottom Beach

To get to Bikini Bottom Beach you pass under the lazy river with its glass see-through floor and sides, make sure to pick up towels before exiting the Rotonda area. You’ll be greeted with Bikini Bottom Beach and SpongeBob SquarePants at the top of the stairs!

Take a mental note of where this pool is because, at 1:30 pm daily, there’s a countdown with music and dancing for everyone. Be prepared for the super sliming event! If you’re in the pool closest to the Nickelodeon blimp, this is where the slime comes out in a 360-degree pattern.

The Aqua Nick Lazy Rivers

The first lazy river goes all around the Aqua Nick water park! It wraps around in a circle and has tons of different things like sprinklers, bridges, and different statues of Nickelodeon characters to get selfies with! The second is a bit smaller and wraps around the slides and adventure pool.

Paw Patrol Adventure Bay

The Paw Patrol water playground has water cannons and six smaller water slides for your little ones to enjoy with their favorite Paw Patrol friends. Right next to this area is a kiddie pool for younger guests, featuring Blue the puppy from Blue’s Clues.

Audrey loved this area and Bikini Bottom Beach the most. The slides weren’t scary, and there was a tipping bucket for a fun surprise.

Activity Pool

The Activity Pool area kept me and the kids busy. Trying to climb the slightly slanted climbing wall was much harder than it looked. Despite having climbed over 700-foot tall rock faces multiple times, I was quickly defeated.

The wave ball is a big orange ball at the far end of the pool. When the ball moves up and down, it creates 2-4 foot waves, making it a great experience for both adults and kids.

The kids tackled the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cargo net training course, with and without the lily pads, multiple times while we were there. None of us managed to get across without falling into the pool. Let us know below if you’ve made it across!

Soak Summit Water Slide Tower

Unfortunately, I was the only one who tried the large water slides. There are so many slides on this one, and it’s the big feature you see from the road.

The Soak Summit Tower includes:

• 3 body slides that are on the very top floor with the best view of the park.
  • One of which is a Drop-Launch Capsule also known as an AquaDrop.
• 4 lanes of the Rad Racers Slides
• 3 slides on the opposite floor of the racer slides for tubes

There is a height requirement for some of the Soak Summit Tower slides, with a minimum height of 4 feet (1.2 meters) for guests of all ages. The slides were all fun and a great way to enjoy the park for hours, providing unforgettable experiences.

Character Meet And Greets

On the way into the park, we were pleasantly surprised to see a character meeting line. The girls got to have a photo op with three of their favorite paw patrol friends, as well as Tommy and Chuckie from the Rugrats.

Attractions for All Ages

The Aqua Nick waterpark caters to all age groups. For younger children, the park offers a kiddie pool and the Paw Patrol Adventure Bay.

HjFor older kids and adults, there are more thrilling options like Bikini Bottom Beach and the Activity Pool. Don’t forget to check out the two huge lazy rivers, especially the one where you can wave at people entering the water park through the Rotonda.

Visiting Aqua Nick lit a spark of play inside all of us that day. Getting to see all the characters and reminisce about old Nickelodeon cartoons made for a fun-packed vacation. It was the perfect spot to relax and enjoy ourselves for the day after a long travel season in Asia.

Food and Culture / Where to Eat and Drink in Aqua Nick

Aqua Bite

The Aqua Bite spots offer a variety of foods, each with its own selection. You can find pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, and poke bowls. Look for the Spongebob Squarepants statue holding a giant ice cream cone, and that’s where you’ll find the ice cream! The pizza is pretty decent for an amusement park; it’s not quite as good as Tokyo Disney’s, but it’s close.

Nick Bistro 

Nick Bistro is the best place to eat in the park. They offer a huge buffet with lots of family-friendly food selections. We tried a variety of dishes, including seafood and three kinds of ceviche. Everything tasted great and looked amazing. This is most definitely the spot to eat while you’re at the park! They’re open from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

Premium Drinks

We found two bars and premium drink stations in the park! One bar was right next to the main pool, officially known as Bikini Bottom Beach, but often referred to as the Nickelodeon blimp pool. This location is not depicted on the Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Map. They offered a variety of drinks, including soft drinks, beer, margaritas, and rum and coke.

The other bar was right by the activity pool. They served smoothies and frosted drinks for the kids, had a full bar with mixed drinks, and a soda fountain on the side.

Whats Included With You Water Park Admission

There are lots of things included with your day pass if you bought the all-inclusive tickets. Here’s what’s included:

• Towels
• Pool Facilities
• On-Site Restaurant, Nick Bistro, with the All-inclusive
• Locker rooms available for $10 in the Rotonda bathrooms.
• Cabanas are available for rent.

Exclusivity and Membership Benefits

If you’re part of the Exclusive Traveler Club, you can access the members-only area located near the Activity pool. It’s surrounded by lush tropical gardens, offering a more serene lounging experience.

Best Way To Reach The Park

Aqua Nick offers a shuttle service to the water park from many hotels for an additional cost, and I’ve linked the form here. You can add the number of adults and kids in your party to calculate the transportation cost, which is $20 USD per person.

The Best Option

It’s best to rent a vehicle from one of the major rental car agencies for a 24-hour period rather than paying for taxis and shuttles. The cheapest rental car company we’ve found is America Rental Car. We rented a car for a month for under $300 USD, which comes out to about $10 a day.

To rent a car in Mexico, all you need is your driver’s license, passport, and a credit card. If you have collision and rental car insurance on your credit card, let them know. They will place a larger hold on your card but won’t charge you the daily insurance premium for collision coverage.

Recommendations and Pro Tips for Aqua Nick

While we were at the park, we noticed that all the food spots (Aqua Bite) and premium drink stations close around 5 pm. So, the last call for food and drinks is around 4:30 pm.

Enjoy the Paw Patrol Adventure Bay water park area until 5:30 pm. They turn off the water here and at other pool areas around this time, but they leave the Bikini Bottom Beach (main pool) on until closing time. 

During the private slime event, they changed the camera settings and turned off live photos on one of our devices. Make sure your phone settings won’t be changed, or tell the slime associates not to adjust them.

Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Map & Nickelodeon Place (Aqua Nick) Map – Español & English

Before you go, familiarize yourself with the water park. It can be a little overwhelming on the day of your visit. The staff is helpful, but knowing the layout in advance will save you time and help you find all 500 meters of adventure and lazy rivers without needing to wait for assistance.

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya Map

Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts App for Nickelodeon Place and Aqua Nick – Español & English

As U.S. SIM card holders we were not able to download the app. I also tried VPNing, then coming off VPN to use their local WIFI and nothing worked. We also tried multiple phones. Hopefully this gets fixed soon, so if it doesn’t work we provided a PDF download of the Map for your use.

Otherwise from my understanding the App is very nice to use and will give you times with locations of the character meet ups and any activities that may be of interest for you to join. I included the QR codes for both Apple and Android for you to download the Nickelodeon Resort App ahead of time.

Frequently Asked Questions on visiting Aqua Nick

Could you tell me the address on the internet where I can buy the entrance to the park please?

You can purchase from resort pass here or from Lomas Travel here. And you can purchase at the box office in front of the water park. 

How much is admission?

That is going to varry greatly spending on how many adults and children are in your party. Its also going to vary depending on the drinks and food package you purchase. 

Should I Get a Taxi?

Getting a taxi is really easy, but be prepared to spend a good amount of money. In Tulum, taxis charge about $15 USD to go around 3 miles, and the rates can vary depending on where you are in the Yucatan. We don’t recommend this option, but sometimes it’s the easiest and most convenient.

Should I visit Aqua Nick while on a vacation to the Yucatan with my family?

You absolutely should visit the water park. If you and your family love Nickelodeon like we do, it’s a win-win situation. There is so much to do, with something for every age group. There’s a smooth, gentle lazy river and small rides for the little kids. For teens and adults seeking adrenaline rushes, there are huge water slides.

Are you ready for Aqua Nick and Slime Time?