Following our hosts» recommendations,
we visited Cenote Multun - ha as a priority.
When
visiting the Cenotes, be sure to respect the posted signs.
During my time in Tulum, I would wake up early every morning and explore the streets for a couple of hours before heading off to
visit a cenote or Mayan Ruins site and it was amazing to experience the local life and have that time of solitude and reflection every day.
After you are finished
visiting the cenote, there will mostly likely be at least one taxi waiting in the parking lot and ready to take visitors back to Tulum.
The ancient Mayans
visited cenotes to communicate with the gods and their ancestors.
Hence, out of the two, I would recommend
visiting Cenote Multun - ha as a priority in you only have time for one of the three Coba cenotes.
After
visiting the cenote, we hardly recognised the way back.
Not exact matches
John and I first
visited Cancun several years ago, and visions of electric turquoise waves, deep inviting
cenotes, and towering ancient ruins are still fresh in our minds.
Spend your time — Besides
visiting the Ruins, snorkeling in the
cenotes, and practicing yoga, astrology is huge here.
We also explored around to different areas to
visit Mayan ruins,
cenotes, and Playa del Carmen.
Crossed off Mexico on my list of places that I've always wanted to
visit and spent my birthday swimming in the most amazing natural
cenotes in the Yucatan province and exploring the grounds of Chichen Itza.
My love for Mexico explodes when I think of
cenotes, swimming with turtles, swimming with whale sharks, galavanting in the turquoise waters of Isla Mujeres and
visiting the Plastic Bottle Floating Island.
Enjoy a free day to explore the Mayan ruins of Tulúm,
visit one of the many
cenotes, or go diving off Cozumel.
With underground rivers for snorkeling, Xcaret Eco-Park is one of the Riviera Maya's top places to experience being inside a
cenote; on a previous
visit, we spent a day at Xcaret.
You can also go scuba diving in
cenotes — that's jumping on our to - do list when we next
visit the Riviera Maya!
From cave diving in the many
cenotes that are unique to the Yucatan Peninsula, to discovering the expansive coral reef system that features an impressive array of marine life including colourful tropical fish, manta rays, dolphins, and whale sharks, to
visiting 5ta Avenida, which is known to the be liveliest street of the Riviera Maya.
Get your ruin on with a
visit to Tulum perched atop the sea, explore the fish - and coral - filled seas around Cozumel on a scuba dive, go swimming in a
cenote or at the beach, and save some energy for a night out on the town.
Visit the Ballcourt, the Sacred
Cenote and the Group of a Thousand Columns.
After
visiting some of Riviera Maya's caves and
cenotes, I've always wanted to explore more of these underground caverns in other parts of the world.
This snorkel tour includes transportation and snorkel gear — plus
visits to two different
cenotes!
Visit the ancient
Cenotes (surface connections to subterranean water bodies) and eat typical Mexican dishes.
MAYAN SACRED
CENOTE: Further to visiting Coba, guests will continue their expedition towards Tankah, where they will have the opportunity to slip into the crystal waters of the sacred Cenote (sink
CENOTE: Further to
visiting Coba, guests will continue their expedition towards Tankah, where they will have the opportunity to slip into the crystal waters of the sacred
Cenote (sink
Cenote (sinkhole.)
We hired a van service for the week which made it easy for us to
visit Tulum,
Cenotes and get around town.
Chichen Itza Plus (12 hours) See one of the Seven Wonders of the World;
Visit Chichen Itza's
Cenote; Enjoy a delicious buffet meal (not incl ferry trabsfer to Playa del Carmen)
Visit important archaeological buildings such as the Ossuary, the Observatory, Las Monjas Group and the Sacred
Cenote, a natural sinkhole that used to be a sacred place for sacrifices.
Coba and Tulum Tour Playa del Carmen (5 hours) including lunch,
visit the archeological site of Coba;
visit a beautiful
cenote named Tankach - Ha; get to know the archeological site of Tulum (not inc ferry transfer to Playa del Carmen)
On this journey designed for families, we will learn about the ancient Maya and explore their former ceremonial centers, we'll
visit and interact with local Maya communities to learn of their living traditions, we will refresh in the cool blue green water of the
cenotes.
The entrance is impressive at 200 feet (60 meters) in diameter, much larger than any other
cenotes I've
visited.
Based on their popularity, we decided to
visit two of the smaller
cenotes as it meant there would be fewer visitors.
Worth a
visit for its stunning location next to the
Cenote Azul, the restaurant sits right on the edge of the cenote and offers regional and Mexican cu
Cenote Azul, the restaurant sits right on the edge of the
cenote and offers regional and Mexican cu
cenote and offers regional and Mexican cuisine.
•
Visit the Mayan ruins of Tulum • Rappelling into a
cenote, a subterranean pool of temperate water.
It is possible to
visit and swim in a number of
cenotes in one day and many tours offer this experience pre-organized.
Do you know which
cenote you
visited?
Visit the stunning Ik «kil
cenote after your tour of the ruins for an excellent and memorable day in the Yucatan!
Most resorts and hotels provide tour packages for this area where you can choose from one or several
cenotes to
visit in a day.
The private Chichen Itza tour provides you with up to 12 hours to
visit Chichen Itza, Ik Kil
cenote, Ek Balam, Valladolid and other options based on your interests.
Some of our fondest memories of Cancun include hours spent on the many beaches, mornings exploring nearby
cenotes and Mayan ruins with
visiting friends, afternoons enjoying snorkeling as a family in underwater wildlife sanctuaries and
visiting eco-theme parks.
But if you get the chance to
visit more
cenotes, you will find your favorite.
Ik - Kil is by far the most spectacular
cenote I have personally
visited and well worth the trip.
The area is dotted with Mayan archeological sites and
cenotes, which are definitely worth a
visit and the Museum of the Maya World in Chetumal is an excellent place to increase your anthropological, archeological and historical knowledge.
The first
cenote I ever
visited was in Coba.
However, I rented bicycles in several locations,
visited many
cenotes, explored two or three Mayan ruins and went to several museums.
Fly over the jungle on a zip - line, swim with dolphins, snorkel in the
cenotes, immerse yourself in the Mayan culture, enjoy a thrilling Jungle tour taking a ride on a private speed boat driven by you, explore the beauty of Los Cabos with the annual
visit of the magnificent marine mammals the Whales, or just watch the marine nature while we give you a tour in Puerto Vallarta Bahia.
I love snorkelling and we did manage to swim in a
cenote near Chichen Itza but wish we'd have got to
visit some others.
Located in the Eastern Mexico it offers opportunity to explore numerous
cenotes (make sure to
visit Grand
Cenote in Tulum and Suytun
Cenote outside Valladolid), hang out at the beaches, appreciate the unique geology and natural beauty.
Have fun exploring
Cenotes all day on a tour (check out Rio Secreto) or map out some to
visit on your own.
Yucatan
Cenotes Map, Guide & Photos:
Visit the crystal waters of the Yucatan Mexico.
If you'll be taking a trip to Chichen Itza, Merida, Valladolid, or just want to make a special trip to
visit some of the most incredible
cenotes, don't forget to check out our guide to Cenotes Y
cenotes, don't forget to check out our guide to
Cenotes Y
Cenotes Yucatan.
Guided
cenote visit and hacienda tour cost 400 pesos (does not include transport to and from the hacienda).
If you'll be staying in Riviera Maya (Cancun, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum) the Yucatan is well worth a
visit — but we've also put together an article on the 34 best
cenotes Riviera Maya.