Browse Cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula
Chetumal, Quintana Roo
Cenote Cocodrilo Dorado
A giant cenote on the Hondo River near the Mexico-Belize border, famous for its massive limestone cliffs and extreme rappelling nearly 70 meters down to the water. Its name comes from a local legend of a golden crocodile seen in the waters.
From $100 MXN
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Corazón
An open cenote near Tulum naturally shaped like a heart, very popular for weddings and romantic photo shoots. Its unique shape is visible from aerial views and its clear water and serene jungle surroundings make it a picturesque destination.
From $150 MXN
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Corazón del Paraíso
"Heart of Paradise"; an open cenote naturally shaped like a heart.
From $150 MXN
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Cristal
Also known as Cenote Naharon, Cenote Cristal is one of the two closest cenotes to Tulum town, located just 6 kilometers south along Highway 307. This open-air cenote features several sunbathing areas, hammocks, and a 2-meter jumping platform. An underground 550-meter corridor connects it to neighboring Cenote Escondido across the highway.
From $200 MXN
San José, Quintana Roo
Cenote Cristalino
An open-air cenote with crystal-clear blue waters located along Highway 307, about 22 kilometers south of Playa del Carmen. Named for its remarkably clear water, Cenote Cristalino offers cliff jumping from a 3.5-meter platform and shallow areas suitable for families. It sits adjacent to Cenote Azul and Jardín del Edén.
From $200 MXN
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Cenote Dos Palmas
A small community cenote near Tulum operated by a local Mayan family, Cenote Dos Palmas offers an intimate, low-key experience far from the tourist crowds. The site includes a temazcal (Mayan steam lodge) ceremony available on request. The open cenote sits in a palm-shaded clearing and is most popular in the mornings before midday heat sets in.
From $200 MXN
Espita, Yucatán
Cenote Dzonot Ak
"Turtle Cenote"; rustic and surrounded by dense jungle near Dzitas.
From $40 MXN
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote El Coquito
Paid access to a swimming hole on a rugged hiking trail, surrounded by jungle & mangrove swamps.
From $50 MXN
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Encantado
A mangrove lagoon at the end of the Tulum hotel zone; connects to the sea.
From $100 MXN
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Escondido
Paid access to a swimming hole on a rugged hiking trail, surrounded by jungle & mangrove swamps.
From $200 MXN
Bacalar, Quintana Roo
Cenote Esmeralda
A wide, shallow area of the Bacalar lagoon fed by a deep underground spring.
From $50 MXN
Valladolid, Quintana Roo
Cenote Golondrinas
A cenote in the Felipe Carrillo Puerto area of Quintana Roo, in the heart of the Mayan zone. The region is described as having an abundance of cenotes and lagoons largely unknown to tourism.
From $80 MXN