Top Things to do in Yucatan
10 Bodies of Water in Yucatan That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Yucatan, Yucatan Peninsula including Cenote Xcanahaltun, Cenote Kampepen, Cenote Santa Rosa, Cenote Lol-Ha, Cenote Jardin del Eden, Cenote Ik kil, Mangroves of Dzinitun, Cenote Samula, X'Canche Cenote, Cenote Maya Park.
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1. Cenote Xcanahaltun
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Cenote Kampepen
3. Cenote Santa Rosa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Ecotourism park that provides cenote services, lodging, gastronomy, crafts and culture. Family place.
4. Cenote Lol-Ha
5. Cenote Jardin del Eden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 473 reviews
Beautiful, crystal-clear lagoon surrounded by lush rainforest and containing underwater caves: a great destination for snorkelers and scuba divers.
Reviewed By MVD68 - Somerset, Canada
My wife and I just returned from the Mayan We absolutely love this area of Mexico!!! We always try new Cenote’s when we are here. We just took our rental car from Playacar to Eden We find it’s much more relaxing then going with a tour It was very nice and actually not that busy. Very cheap if you just pull up on your own and explore I think it was like only 150-200 pesos per person It’s an open Cenote with a rock ledge to dive or jump off. Lots of fun I highly recommend going to Eden.
6. Cenote Ik kil
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,102 reviews
The cenote is open to the sky with the water level about 26 metres (85 ft) below ground level. There is a carved stairway down to a swimming platform. The cenote is about 60 metres (200 ft) in diameter and about 50 metres (164 ft) deep.There are vines which reach from the opening all the way down to the water along with small waterfalls. There are black catfish which swim in the cenote. The cenote is part of a larger complex of a restaurant, store, changing rooms, and cottages for rent. There is also a Mayan ruin on the site. Red Bull Diving Competition Ik Kil was a stop on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in 2010, 2011 and 2014
Reviewed By patriciarB5851BY - Targu Mures, Romania
We had a go at the cenote after visiting Chichen Itza și it was a welcoming relief from the heat. The water is cold and the scenery breathtaking, however there are large tourist crowds and people jumping from one of the ledges so that cuts down from the enjoyability. As for the venues built around the cenote, bathrooms, changing rooms and lockers, they are clean, well maintained and apart from the lockers free if charge. You do pay an entrance fee at the cenote, but it is worth it's price. As for the lockers, it's 30 pesos for the whole day.
7. Mangroves of Dzinitun
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Reviewed By JKozma86
With my girlfriend we took the kayak tour through the mangroves and our guide was Eliseo. Eliseo is a local and very knowledgeable about the whole area. He was one of the people involved in the restoration of the whole mangrove. 15 years there was a lot less of the mangrove and through the hard work done by Eliseo and others, the mangrove is healthy and flourishing, with tons of birds and other wildlife. Very impressive!! Went we went, there were unfortunately no flamingos to see, but through clear and prompt communication with Jose we were aware of this beforehand. The kayak tour took a little bit more than an hour and Eliseo spotted lots of birds for us (incl. an owl [we were apparently lucky to see one], an eagle that caught a snake, woodpecker and others). Going through the mangroves was very fascinating and once we were out in the open we had a bit of a workout as the wind was against us. But we did not mind one bit :) Overall, good fun, very insightful and definitely worth a visit!! Eliseo also gave us some tips on a nature park in the area as well as great restaurant in the area
8. Cenote Samula
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 599 reviews
Reviewed By mariaalicen2015 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
The cenote is located in a place where there is another cenote (the entrance fee is 125 pesos for the two of them) and the place is great - located in a very peaceful area, with bathrooms available (not the cleanest ones though). The water is great to swim, you just need to be careful and ask where you can swim since some parts are a big more shallow. The water is in a good temperature and just a beautiful thing to see. I went there at the end of the day - around 15:30- and there were very few people.. which made me enjoy it even more. I definitely recommend it! Tip: some guy/girl at the entrance may offer to take you to the cenotes and stick with you for the whole time, waiting for a tip. Don’t accept it: he/she will only disturb your experience, since you won’t be able to stay in the cenotes as long as you would really like to.
9. X'Canche Cenote
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By BrittanyMExplores - Winnipeg, Canada
I visited Cenote X'Canche on February 29, 2020 after spending time exploring the nearby Ek Balam Ruins during the morning. The entrance for this cenote was located at the entrance to the Ek Balam Ruins, so it was perfect to pair them together for a day trip during my stay in Valladolid. I took a shared taxi from Valladolid to Ek Balam (from the corner of Calles 44 and 37). The entrance fee for the cenote (plus my bike rental) was 170 pesos and there was the option to walk, rent a bicycle or take a bicycle taxi along the 1.5 km gravel pathway to the cenote. I rented one of the colourful bicycle cruisers and began the journey. I loved cycling along the quiet path through the jungle! Upon arriving at the cenote, you could park bikes against trees and they were watched by the staff. There was an open-air changing room area, bathrooms and outdoor showers to use before entering the cenote. The cenote itself was surrounded by jungle and was a beautiful, large, deep cenote that was open to the sky. There was a very steep and narrow wooden staircase leading down into the cenote. I suggest going down backwards as it makes it a little easier and is less scary! There were spaces on the rocks along the side of the cenote to leave your belongings and there was a staff member in the cenote keeping watch. The cenote was absolutely gorgeous! The water was a beautiful turquoise colour and was so clear. There were lots of black little catfish swimming around, tree vines hanging down from the ground level into the water, and a wooden boardwalk and small bridge around the perimeter of the cenote to explore or take photos from different angles. The water was so refreshing and lovely! I visited during the morning and there was hardly anyone else there, which was amazing. There were platforms for jumping into the water (I didn't do it) and a zipline across the cenote that you could pay extra to do. Having visited many cenotes in the Yucatan during this trip and previous ones, Cenote X'Canche is definitely in my top five! Would recommend visiting here after exploring Ek Balam as the water is that much more refreshing! Getting back to Valladolid was easy and there were shared taxis waiting in the parking lot of the ruins.
10. Cenote Maya Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By Hunnfam
A unique experience! We enjoyed learning about the cenote from our guide JJ. Had a blast rappelling and zip lining. Highly recommend this excursion!
