The Muul Ichi cenote, whose Mayan name means “cenote of the pyramid” or “ruin in the cenote,” sits just a few meters from the town of San Juan de Dios near Tulum. It is partially exposed, with a small aperture through which a ladder descends into the depths. Because of the limited access to light…
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One of the most traditional activities for tourists in Puerto Morelos is the Ruta de los Cenotes. Though there are many, Mojarras, the largest, is unskippable, although it makes continuing with the route somewhat difficult though, because of the many activities in it. It’s more of an eco-park than just a cenote, really. What is…
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If a cenote is called Garden of Eden, you know it must be something special, right? Well, it turns out, it is. Conveniently on one of the most popular cenote routes in the Riviera Maya, Garden of Eden has something for everybody, whether that’s rest, thrills, or adventure under the surface. Where is the Eden…
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Only five minutes from Playa del Carmen, the tours in Chaak Tun Cenote offer the rare opportunity to set foot into one of the most ancient places on the planet. What kind of cenote is Chaak Tun? Your entry ticket includes access to the facilities—bathrooms and locker rooms—and all the necessary gear. This is a…
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You know you’re in for a treat when the cenote you’re about to visit is called Cristalino—Crystalline, but nothing prepares you for it. In a great location and with excellent facilities, here you have everything you need to spend the whole day peering into Cristalino’s invisible waters. Where is Cristalino Cenote? There are so many…
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There are a few cenote tours in the town of Cuzama with which you can visit some local cenotes with different characteristics. The Cuzama Cenotes tour begins at Chinkanan, a former henequen hacienda. Here you’ll board a “truck”—a small wagon on rails pulled by a horse—and tour three cenotes along five miles of wilderness. Cuzama…
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Two cenotes for the price of one! But only location-wise; you still have to pay for access to both. Still! Having two beautiful cenotes so close together is worth it, especially as their location makes them unavoidable in any cenote-hunting road trip. Where are the Cristal and Escondido Cenotes? They’re really easy to find—right on…
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The Chunyaxche lagoon is only 15 minutes from Tulum and neighbors the Muyil archeological site. Forget another country: its sheer extension and colors make the visitor feel they’re on another planet. And, to keep the paradise theme going, the way you tour it is to simply relax. Facilities at Chunyaxche Lagoon Chunyaxche Lagoon is in…
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Cenotes are all shapes and sizes, and the one at Chooj-Ha is simply impressive. When you factor in a couple of extra activities this place offers, it makes it an unskippable stop. The facilities around Chooj-Ha Cenote The Chooj-Ha cenote has pretty basic facilities, but they’re everything you need: changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers. There’s…
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La Noria is one of the newest cenotes around and it’s quickly becoming popular due to its size, beauty, and easy access. That might not be the case for those who don’t like bats, though. Where is Cenote La Noria? If you don’t have a car, La Noria cenote might be a little difficult to…
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