Can you visit cenotes without tour?

If you like independent travel and are keen to save money, you can visit a cenote independently. However, there are some important things to consider: You will need to rent a car as the best cenotes are off-the-beaten-path in scenic but remote areas.



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Non swimmers can wade to the other side of the cave where they can walk around a natural open hole to the jungle above. Snorkelers can swim around the edges of the cenote, viewing depths up to 10 meters. Be careful to always keep an eye on the solid rock ceiling above so as to not bump your head.

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Some cenotes are above-ground, while others are inside caves. You can walk right into some, while others require jumping in or walking down a large staircase. If you are claustrophobic, you should make sure to research the cenote so you know it's above ground.

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You'll still need to walk a few steps to reach the cenotes if you take the bus or cycle there. The most convenient way to reach Tulum's cenotes outside of town is by renting a car or taxi. Some cenotes can be quite far, especially if they're out of the city of Tulum.

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Cenote Calavera, aka Skull Cenote, may sound scary, but this incredible swimming hole features a four-meter drop into the water accessible by ladder or, for the courageous, a jump straight into the pristine pool. This little slice of heaven is truly a hidden gem in Tulum, bringing less tourists and visitors per day.

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Research the cenote beforehand Some cenotes are above-ground, while others are inside caves. You can walk right into some, while others require jumping in or walking down a large staircase. If you are claustrophobic, you should make sure to research the cenote so you know it's above ground.

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Also, you cannot wear regular sunscreen or bug repellent when visiting the cenotes. You MUST wear an organic, reef friendly sunscreen from companies like Sun Bum.

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Cenote Azul is the best for non swimmers I have been to. It is pretty much directly across from Puerto Aventuras. Plenty of places that are shallow and also rocks for sitting on to get your fish pedicure (teeny fish will nibble at the dead skin on your feet- feels good).

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Undoubtedly, the cenotes in Tulum are worth visiting. Swimming in a cenote is fun, and it is interesting to understand how these natural pools were created. The half-day cenote tour I booked was a great way to visit Tulum's ruins and two cenotes in one day.

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1. Cenote Dos Ojos. Located halfway between Tulum and Playa del Carmen, Cenote Dos Ojos is filled with sparkling, turquoise water and is one of the best cenotes in Tulum as well as one of the most famous on the Yucatan Peninsula. Wooden stairs lead down to the clear water, where limestone rocks hang low over the cenote ...

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The Yucatán Peninsula has almost no rivers and only a few lakes, and those are often marshy. The widely distributed cenotes are the only perennial source of potable water and have long been the principal source of water in much of the region.

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The water is fresh and so clean that even your hair and skin feel different after taking a dip. It has been said that the waters possess healing properties. Perhaps it is the tranquility and nature that heal as well!

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Flora and Fauna of the cenotes Flora and fauna of a cenote are unique. There are species of fish such as guppy and catfish, as well as some varieties of marine crustaceans.

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Best Time to Visit Cenote Suytun If you want to avoid the crowds, head there right when they open at 9am, or an hour before they close at 4pm. Another tip to avoid the crowds is to visit on a weekday instead of a weekend. If you want to get a Cenote Suytun sunbeam photo, it's the strongest in the afternoon.

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It's a great cenote to visit as it's so beautiful and fun to swim in so you can easily spend an up to two hours at the swimming area alone and another hour or two above ground at the viewing deck and the on-site restaurant. We expect most people would spend 1-3 hours at Cenote Ik Kil.

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