Browse Cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula
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
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
Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo
Cenote Ha'
"Water"; part of the Xenotes tour by Xcaret near Puerto Morelos, Cenote Ha' is a semi-open cenote filled with lily pads and lush underwater gardens. The tranquil atmosphere and beautiful aquatic vegetation create an ethereal snorkeling experience.
Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo
Cenote Ich-Ha
Also called "Ojo de Agua"; a small, quiet cavern perfect for a peaceful swim.
From $250 MXN
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Itzamna
Swimming hole with crystal clear waters & a zip line, plus restroom facilities & snack areas.
From $150 MXN
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Cenote Jardín del Edén
Clear-water sinkhole lagoon surrounded by forest, with scuba diving through submerged caves.
From $200 MXN
Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo
Cenote K'áak'
"Fire"; part of the Xenotes tour by Xcaret near Puerto Morelos, Cenote K'áak' is an open-river cenote surrounded by high vertical jungle walls. Kayaking through the enclosed waterway is the main activity, offering a dramatic natural corridor experience.
Tulum Municipality, Quintana Roo
Cenote Kaan Luum
A huge turquoise lagoon with an 82m deep indigo "black hole" in the center; shallow turquoise edges drop suddenly to extreme depth.
From $300 MXN