Explorar Cenotes en la Península de Yucatán
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Mariposa
"Butterfly Cenote"; a beautiful open-air pool near Tulum with crystal clear water and lush underwater gardens. A relaxed, family-friendly cenote perfect for swimming and snorkeling, with a café and toilets on-site.
From $250 MXN
Champotón, Campeche
Cenote Miguel Colorado
A massive open cenote in Miguel Colorado, Campeche, estimated at 250 meters wide — one of the largest in the region. It feels more like a volcanic crater lake than a traditional cenote. Famous for a zipline that crosses the entire diameter high above the water and available kayak exploration.
From $150 MXN
Bacalar, Quintana Roo
Cenote Negro / La Bruja
A deep "black hole" inside Bacalar lagoon famous for the sudden, dramatic depth drop from the shallow lagoon floor. Its dark, deep water contrasts strikingly with the turquoise lagoon surrounding it.
From $50 MXN
Tecoh Municipality, Yucatán
Cenote Noh Mozón
Rustic, wild open cenote famous for its deep blue water and high jumping platforms.
From $100 MXN
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Cenote Pequeño Hermano
Clear-water sinkhole lagoon surrounded by forest, with scuba diving through submerged caves.
Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo
Cenote Popol Vuh
Community-managed rustic site; simple, natural, and very affordable.
From $150 MXN
Puerto Morelos, Yucatán
Cenote Popolá
An open cenote in the town of Popolá, mostly used by local residents.
From $30 MXN
Cobá, Quintana Roo
Cenote Punta Laguna
A natural lagoon-style cenote located inside the Punta Laguna Spider Monkey Reserve, between Cobá and Valladolid. Visitors can kayak, zip-line, swim, and spot spider monkeys and other wildlife in the surrounding jungle. The site is managed by a local Mayan community and offers an authentic eco-tourism experience.
From $350 MXN
Tulum, Quintana Roo
Cenote Regina
A serene jungle cenote near Tulum with clear water and abundant local bird species. A peaceful retreat popular with birdwatchers and those seeking a quiet natural swimming experience away from crowds.
From $150 MXN
Valladolid, Yucatán
Cenote Saamal
Located within the grounds of Hacienda Selva Maya, about 4 kilometers from Valladolid on the road to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Saamal is an open-air cenote filled with clear turquoise water. The hacienda setting adds a touch of colonial charm, and the site includes a buffet restaurant serving Yucatecan cuisine.
From $200 MXN
Pisté, Yucatán
Cenote Sagrado de Chichén Itzá
Remote, well-known lake & Mayan archaeological site, with a swimming area, showers & changing rooms.
From $533 MXN
Valladolid, Yucatán
Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman
Set within the grounds of Hacienda San Lorenzo, about 5 kilometers south of Valladolid, Cenote Oxman is an open-air cenote surrounded by lush vegetation with dramatic tree roots dangling down into the turquoise water. A popular rope swing allows visitors to launch into the cenote from above.
From $150 MXN