Top Things to do in Valladolid
The 10 Best Caverns & Caves in Valladolid, Yucatan
Discover the best top things to do in Valladolid, Mexico including Cenote Xux Ha, Zazil Tunich, Hacienda Chukum, Cenote Zaci, Cenote Xkeken, Suytun Cenote, Cenote Maya Park, Cenote Agua Dulce, Cenote X'Keken, Cenote SAC-AUA.
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1. Cenote Xux Ha
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By finesilver - Denver, United States
My tour guide took me there. I loved it. Clean, no-one really there, easy access from the road and a short hike to the entry, easy steps all the way down, a small intimate cenote, run by a local Mayan family. Quite picturesque also and a small opening above of course. Well worth seeking out and then checking out.
2. Zazil Tunich
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 193 reviews
AN EXPERIENCE IN THE MAYAN UNDERWORLD Over millions of years, nature has sculpted works of art in Zazil Tunich Cave that the world can marvel at today. Twenty meters underground, a passage leads for 200 meters into the depths of the cave. Along 80 meters of the path, you’ll see stunning stalactites and stalagmites then you’ll enter XIBALBA where there is a sacred cenote with shallow, crystal-clear waters. Before you reach the pool, you’ll pass through the Crossing of the BESO MAYA (Mayan Kiss) formed by the capricious tilt of a giant stalagmite and the CUEVA DEL ALUX (Guardian of the Caves), next to the platform of the LORDS OF XIBALBA, the Mayan Underworld. You are embarking on a journey, an unforgettable experience in the Maya Underworld that is full of tranquility, mysticism and awe at nature’s creation. Caves and cenotes were holy places in Mayan mythology and considered gateways to the home of the gods.
Reviewed By Mykatravels
Our trip to Zazil Tunich was worth every penny! The tour itself provided the most historical and spiritual context I’ve encountered thus far. The cenote itself was large, with many unique formations and plenty of room to swim. Even the grounds outside of the cenote were impeccably maintained. However, the highlight was truly the staff. I was having trouble with booking online, but was able to connect with the staff through WhatsApp and they had our tour scheduled within minutes. I could’ve asked for a better all around experience, and would recommend Zazil Tunich to anyone traveling the area!
3. Hacienda Chukum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Ricardo - Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Just had a great afternoon at the cenote called Hacienda Chukum ! It is for me the best one in this area ! The cenote is just amazing ! Huge cave ! There is a zip line ! So much fun for the kids and adults ! After that there is a great buffet with local favorite Cochinita Pibil and More ! Our group of 12 was really happy with tje experience ! Richard
4. Cenote Zaci
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 932 reviews
Underwater cavern filled with a beautiful blue pool.
Reviewed By Go09917
Visited twice --- nice Cenote and 30 pesos entrance fee or you can enjoy a meal at the restaurant associated with the property and enter that way -- life jackets and rope safety lines if you want those, and an awesome water stream that feeds into the Cenote with water pumped from their -- very nice place to enjoy an afternoon.
5. Cenote Xkeken
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,024 reviews
Reviewed By davidbQ4798XN - Kent, United Kingdom
The stalactites and rock formations make this cenote really special. It is entirely covered apart from a small natural window in the cave ceiling that lets in a shaft of sunlight. It wasn't too busy when we arrived around 12:30 though we may just have been lucky as it is get a little busier as we were leaving. Well worth visiting - and the entrance fee allows you access to the smaller Sumaya cenote across the road. There are a lot of souvenir shops by the entrance and people trying to sell you a photo of yourself with parrots/lizards, which made the whole thing seem very commercialised and a bit unpleasant. Push on past this and just enjoy the beauty of the cenotes.
6. Suytun Cenote
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 298 reviews
Rancho Ecoturistico con dos cenotes, hotel y restaurante a tan solo 7 minutos del pueblo mágico de Valladolid Yucatan.
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
Cenotes are divided into 3 categories: open, semi-open and closed. Closed cenotes are the most spectacular ones, as their roof is totally closed (or there's just a small hole in it) with stalactites hanging from the ceiling. That's the case with Suytun - one of Yucatan's best, just a short drive from Valladolid center. When you descend down you'll be stunned. In the middle of it is a man made pier like inlet into the center of the cenote and it's positioned right beneath the ceiling hole. Depending on the water level you can walk on it, or it will be submerged like it was during our visit. Not swimming in this cenote would be a heresy - water is cool (not cold) and you're just fine after 5 min in it.
7. 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!
8. Cenote Agua Dulce
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By nathanbluetree - Seattle, United States
We stumbled upon this while on a route to Coba ruins but got off track. So glad we did! This cenote is incredible and hardly anyone there. Be SURE To go early in the day though... maybe 10-noon is ok as the light streaming through is key for photos and the vibe. Friendly staff and easy parking/walk to cenote. Looks like they are building up a lot of structures for more of an adventure park soon.
9. Cenote X'Keken
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Karaoshkin - New York City, United States
My 3nd cenote out of 10 visited on Yakatan. This turned out to be one of the most liked. It is well organized tour with another Samula cenote. There was a free guide that was walking us through these 2 cenotes, making a few pointers, jokes and patiently waiting for us while we experienced it. Life jackets, pictures with parrots, coconut drinks are all provided for a small fee. It is also called Dzitnup cenote. It is my first underground cenote, and i was very impressed with stalactites, especially the one in the form of elephant. I swam to it and touched it, even though it was't allowed. Water was not very clean.
10. Cenote SAC-AUA
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Emenemer - Valladolid, Mexico
I have gone to various cenotes in my 3 years in Valladolid, and i can without doubt say this is THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ONE!!! it really is amazing, not very common, they get about 20 people per day so you have it basically to yourself, it is about 25minutes from the city (i went by scooter) and it is just a bit of paradise, the top of the cenote fell off thousands of years ago, forming an island in teh middle, literally with sand so it is a beach in teh middle of nowhere.....sooooooo worth it.!!!
