The most popular cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula

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Here are the 14 most popular cenotes!

The cenotes are reason enough to visit the Yucatan Peninsula. It is estimated that there are more than 3,000 in this area of ​​Mexico and all are interconnected by a complicated red of underground rivers. Thanks to the fact that the water is filtered by the limestone, it arrives crystalline in the underground caves, filling them with water and turning them into the formations we already know. Here we show you 15 of the most popular cenotes that exist.

Their beauty made the Maya consider them sacred and today, they are the subject of research by anthropologists and archaeologists, as well as being an excellent escape to nature to discover a place you will never forget.

Read on to discover the 15 most popular cenotes and how to get there from Cancun.

Ik-Kil

This cenote is located in Yucatan and has the peculiarity of having sapphire-colored water and walls covered with vines and vegetation that uses the water from the cenote as the main source of water.

To get there, you will have to take the motorway or the road that goes to Valladolid, passing this Magic Village, follow the signs to get to Chichén Itzá. Being very close to this archeological site, it becomes the perfect plan to get to know one of the most important Mayan cities and then cool off in an amazing cenote.

Suytun

A cenote found on a stone platform that at noon is illuminated by a ray of sunlight that gives it a magical and unforgettable view. Ideal for your photos!

Getting to this cenote is easy. You must take the road or highway to Valladolid. Once you reach the village, look for directions to take the Mexico 180D freeway.

Hubiku

In addition to the incredible cenote, Hubiku is surrounded by a resort where you can find a buffet restaurant with regional food, discover the tequila museum and learn in the background about its production process. In addition, of course, to immerse yourself in the refreshing water of the cenote.

To get there we must also take the road to Valladolid. Once you reach the detour to enter the village, you must follow the signs to Tizimín. You will cross a small town called Temozón. Shortly after passing this village, find the detour to reach Hubiku.

Two Eyes

Exploring the depth of the cenote Two eyes is a plan you have to make, rising its water is incredibly crystal clear and refreshing. In addition, you will discover a cave where, for millions of years, stalactites and stalagmites have formed.

To get to take the highway bound for Tulum. Shortly after the detour to reach Xel-Há, you will find the detour to the Dos Ojos cenote. Getting there is very easy!

Great Cenote

This is my personal favorite! As its name suggests, it is a very large cenote that will allow you to explore caves filled with crystal clear water, see turtles swimming and living in the cenote. It’s a great experience!

The Grand Cenote is in Tulum. Reading is very easy, you have to take the road that goes to Cobá and in 10 minutes by car, there it will be!

Garden of Eden

This cenote is also known as La Ponderosa, is 3 km from Puerto Aventuras and 25 km from Playa del Carmen. It is an open cenote with crystal clear water. You will be able to discover its depth and its beautiful colors!

To get there, you must take the road to Platja del Carme, once you pass Platja, you must be attentive to see the sign to be moved about 20 km after the city.

Blue Cenote

One of the favorites for the locals. We have 15 minutes drive from Playa del Carmen, next to the road to Tulum. If you see children who can’t swim, this cenote is ideal!

Throughout the complex that encompasses the Blue Cenote, is the main one, quite deep, but around it is a few perfect perfect for children will be divided.

Diving and underwater exploration will accompany your day, which will also be completely filmed with nature and crystal clear water. Just take the road to Playa del Carmen and pass the city! It is a few minutes later.

Sac Actun

It is also known as the longest underwater cave in the world. It is a cenote that is completely covered, but illuminated by artificial light. It’s a real adventure!

You will discover a cave and you will be impressed by the depth of the cenote and the darkness of the caves. I’m not going to lie to you, you can feel a little mean, but calm. As long as you follow the safety rules, you will have no problem.

This system of caves is located in front of the cenote Dos Ojos in Tulum.

Tour Xenotes

The cenotes of the Xenotes tour are on the Route of the Cenotes in Puerto Morelos. There are four cenotes, among which are old, young, cave and open. There are two that will take your breath away: Lu’um and Ha ‘.

It has a semi-open cenote with an underwater garden and crystal clear water. You will definitely love discovering all its nooks and crannies!

On the other hand, Lu’um is a cenote that this shed is mostly saved by two light inlets that create a magical effect on the water. Thanks to the rays of the sun that achieve necklaces, the depth of the formation can be illuminated as with a tube of light. It’s incredible!

To visit them you must hire the Xenotes Tour and live the complete adventure that includes kayak tours, jungle walks, zip lines, salt flats and much more.

Crystalline

Just 20 minutes from Playa del Carmen (very close to the Gran Cenote), the Cristalino cenote, as its name suggests, the water is completely transparent! And that is why it is one of the most popular cenotes in Quintana Roo. Upon entering the facilities, we can enjoy the large vegetation of the area and by diving into its waters, we can see the rays of the trees around, a couple of fish that live there and their fresh water.

Don’t forget to jump from the jumping platform … It’s a few seconds of suffering for a long time of fun. Just enjoy!

To get there, you must take the road to Platja del Carme and after passing the city, pay attention to see the directions. This cenote is located on the road.

Zacíl – Há

This cenote is completely open and has “shallow” depth (between 5 and 6 m). Thanks to the hue of its water and the nature that surrounds it, you will feel in a natural oasis in Tulum. I recommend you rent a bike in Tulum and arrive at this cenote after 25 – 40 minutes of travel and then cool off in the crystal clear water of Zacil-Há.

To get to take the road to Cobà and travel approximately 8 kilometers.

Skull

The skull cenote is one of the most instagrammable on this list and therefore one of the most popular cenotes. They have two light entrances (for which it takes its name) with a peculiar staircase (photos are taken here) and a platform for jumping into the darkness. I recommend you throw yourself into the cenote without seeing how tall it is. It will be a great experience!

This cenote is also close to Zacil-Há and the Great Cenote in Tulum. So we must also take the road to Cobá and be on the lookout for directions.

Cenote House

Here we can take a tour of the cenote, explore the mangroves that surround it and discover its depth and crystal clear water.

In addition, it has the peculiarity that a crocodile lives here which, although not friendly, is not aggressive and swims among tourists. In fact, it has gone viral a couple of times on social media because it’s really awesome to swim with a reptile so close.

To get there, we would have to take the road to Playa del Carmen, pass the city and go to Xel-Há Park. It is closer to Tulum, so you should reach the village and take a return to get back to Carmen Beach. In a few minutes they see the signs to Casa Cenote.

Cenote Chac Mool

This cenote, without a doubt, is one of the most popular cenotes and is more enjoyed by diving as it has multiple caves, stalactites and incredible nature that are illuminated by the sun’s rays that illuminate an incredible landscape.

You should definitely visit it! This cenote is located on the road to Platja del Carme. You must cross this city and reach Puerto Aventuras. Once you cross it, you must turn right and after crossing a small dirt road, you will find this earthly paradise.

Cenote Xcajum

The word “Xcajum” means “place of sounds.” Its beauty lies in being an open cenote with other walls covered with vegetation and rolled by four viewpoints from where you can appreciate its beauty. It is located just 20 minutes from the archeological site of Chichen Itza, so we can visit it and cool off in its water after visiting the Kukulkán Castle and other Mayan buildings in the important ancient city.

To get there, take the road towards Mérida (from Chichén Itzá) and reach a small town called Pisté. Once there, follow the signs to another town called Dzitas. The cenote is a few kilometers before you reach Dzites, so you should pay attention to the directions on the road.

These are some of the most popular and recommended cenotes near Cancun, but as there are over 3,000, surely someone escaped.

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