Browse Cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula
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
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Dos Ojos
Historic caves & crystal clear natural swimming holes popular for snorkeling & scuba diving.
From $400 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
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Dreamgate
World-class cave dive site; incredibly fragile and ornate stalactites.
From $300 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 El Pit
One of the most famous and challenging dive sites in the Yucatán, El Pit is a vertical cave cenote near Tulum that plunges to over 120 meters. At around 30 meters depth, divers encounter a dramatic halocline — a hydrogen sulfide cloud that creates a mirror-like effect on the water surface. A truly otherworldly experience reserved for experienced divers.
From $1500 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
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Itzamna
Swimming hole with crystal clear waters & a zip line, plus restroom facilities & snack areas.
From $150 MXN
Tulum Municipality, Quintana Roo
Cenote Jailhouse
A legendary cave dive site near Tulum named for its proximity to an old prison. A challenging and technically demanding site reserved for expert cave divers with full certification.
From $300 MXN
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
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Kalimba
A specialized cave-diving entry point near Tulum with narrow, winding passages. Requires a full cave certification and a qualified guide. Known for its challenging tunnels and intricate underwater geology.
From $300 MXN