Location: Tulum
Top Things to do in Tulum
What to do and see in Tulum, Quintana Roo: The Best Caverns & Caves
Mayan ruins tower over the sea in Tulum. The formerly walled city was one of the last to be built by the Mayans, and its archaeological sites are incredibly well preserved. Take a break from the beach to visit El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes, and the Temple of the Descending God. Explore an underground river under a canopy of stalactites in the sacred caverns of LabnaHa Eco Park, or dive into Cenote Dos Ojos to snorkel inside of caves in the middle of a forest.
Restaurants in Tulum
1. Cenotes Sac Actun
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,633 reviews
Underground water paradise in the Riviera Maya, this visit will certainly be a unique experience like no other, mystical and extreme, you can snorkel or dive in the cavern full of formations.
Reviewed By StefR - Brooklyn, United States
After reading about so many cenotes, I was a bit overwhelmed as to which to choose. So we let our tour guide make this recommendation. It just so happened he had worked as a guide at this cenote for several years before becoming a tour guide so we just got lucky. This cenote is amazing! After parking and picking up lifejackets, we headed down the stairs and into the mouth of the cave. Our guide didn't really describe what we were about to do so it was a bit of a surprise to find such a huge cave system before us as we swam around. He knew his way around and we had such a great time seeing this natural wonder. We were there for 2 hours before seeing another soul. We had the whole place to ourselves for almost the entire time. There seemed to be endless tunnels and caves to explore so we were very happy to have a guide as we would have gotten lost very easily. Can't recommend this site enough! Definitely get a guide, bring a waterproof camera (or waterproof case for your phone) and enjoy!
2. Cenote Caracon
3. Parque De Cenotes Yax-Muul
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 153 reviews
LIVE THE EXPERIENCE !!! Enjoy a great moment, be part of a Mayan Ceremony, descend a cenote in our 5 mts. Rapel, swim in our crystalline, calm cenotes . Do you need something extreme? Enjoy our Yax-Muul ATV Tour and drive through the jungle!
Reviewed By TorresSSSSSSSSs
AMAZING experience! Everything was magical and during this Covid period we were almost alone. The guide Jose was so nice with us and knew a lot of things about Mayan history. He took time to answer all our questions. We truly recommend him!
4. Jungla Maya Native Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Discover Jungla Maya, where is the main entrance into the amazing Sac-Actun system, the world's longest underground river, explored and recommended by National Snorkeler specialized cave divers. Snorkel surrounded by awesome rock formations. Ride through the jungle on our all-terrain. Rappel down into a cenote (underground cave) and swim in a unique natural pool. Enjoy nature flying over the jung
Reviewed By keelyo600 - Newport Beach, United States
We had an amazing time on the Jungla Maya Native Park tour! We chose this one because of its close proximity to our hotel. Our drivers were very knowledgeable about the local region and history of the Maya. The combination of the rappelling, ziplining and snorkeling in the cenote is sure to get your adrenaline going! At first I didn't think I could pull off the rappelling, but our tour guide Alejandro was awesome..kept me calm and talked me through it so I was comfortable. He was very informative of the local flora & fauna, bilingual, and well versed in all the activities. Highly recommend this tour if you are a thrill seeker. :)
5. Gran Cenote
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,137 reviews
Grand Cenote has 140 square meter for swimming, there is one big cave, a cavern and 100 square of wooden platforms where you can walk, chill with the nature and take pictures .
Reviewed By A7473SDmatthewk
If you are in Tulum, you have to experience the cenotes and in my opinion the Gran Cenote is one of the best. A quaint cenote that you can snorkel and see stalagtites and stalagmites as well as bats and small turtles. Water is clear with a little chill. Also, pretty inexpensive. Shouldn’t cost you anymore than $20 USD per person.
6. Cenotes Dos Ojos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,271 reviews
Reviewed By vinnietrip32
You haven’t discovered the true wonders of Tulum or Playa del Carmen until you explore one of the Cenotes (caves). We explored the “Dos Ojos”, and chose to tour the Los Monos Cenote, discovered less than 12 months ago - an underwater Haven. The water is crystal clear, tranquil beauty, the rock formation is incredible, with all the natural formations of the Stalagmites and Stalactites leaving you breathless - unique experience that you will cherish forever - I promise you that. When you arrive, ask for “Eddy”, one of the best tour guides we have ever encountered, he was absolutely amazing, his passionate for the Cenotes is like no other, he does whatever it takes to make your experience one to remember. He took so many photos for us, swimming through the bends and Stalagmites and Stalactites of the Cenote and for a very small fee, sent us all the photos in high res so we can print them off when we get home.
7. Tulum Underwater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
8. Cenote Taak Bi Ha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By hjensen313 - Sacramento, United States
To get to Cenote Taak Bi Ha, you will need to pull into the entrance to Cenote Dos Ojos and then drive down a long, bumpy dirt road until you reach the parking lot for Taak Bi Ha. As you drive, you’ll see signs warning you of Jaguar and iguana crossings, and you may encounter some large iguanas in the road. Once you park at Taak Bi Ha, you’ll rinse in some of the outdoor showers they provide, and check in with the attendant. We paid $450 pesos per person, which included the use of life jackets if you want one. Once you’re ready to enter the Cenote, you’ll walk down a little path until you come to a staircase descending straight down into the ground. Coming down the stairs and looking around at the cave and the clear blue water is breath taking. If you’re completely silent, you’ll hear bats and water dripping as you take in the awesome stalactites and stalagmites. When my partner and I were there, there was about 20 minutes where we were the only people in the water and it was incredible. When you’re done with your swim, there’s a nice souvenir shop near the desk where you pay the entrance fee. We bought a cool Taak Bi Ha magnet to commemorate our visit. If you’re looking for a Cenote that feels like a true adventure and is not so busy, I can’t recommend this one enough.
9. Hidden Worlds Hilario's Well
10. Cenotes Casa Tortuga Tulum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By F6074DGdavidn - Buford, United States
First time visiting a Cenote and this was a great experience. We got to see 4 cenotes - 2 closed and 2 open. They were all very clear and clean and water temperature was about 75 degrees in December. Not chilly at all. i would recommend good sandals or water shoes for the walk between Cenotes as it is mostly gravel. Also, having a GoPro or waterproof case so you can get pictures in the closed Cenote would be a big plus. We will probably to back in the future. We did a private tour with Lomas and so we could go at our own pace. Also one of the closed Cenotes is very tight and not recommended for someone who is claustrophobic.
