Can you walk in cenotes?

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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On the further side of the cenote (about 2 mins from the main cenote), there is a shallowed part of the cenote where you're able to stand, ideal for a non-swimmer. A cool tidbit is that you can swim between the two sections through a swim-through.

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To explore Cenote Suytun you will park at a large lot, buy your tickets, and then enter take a staircase that goes down through a little underground tunnel into the cenote.

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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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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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This week, tourists have been warned to take precautions when visiting cenotes in the Mexican-Caribbean, after E Coli bacteria were found in 6 of the most-visited spots. The cenotes with the highest rate of bacterial infection were found in Tulum, at the Cristal, Calavera and Casa Cenotes.

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Along with Gran Cenote, Dos Ojos is the most famous of the Tulum cenotes. In order to enjoy Dos Ojos Cenote, it is best to arrive at the opening or just before closing time without the tourist groups.

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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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Best Cenotes in Tulum
  1. Cenote Dos Ojos: Best Cenote for Snorkeling. ...
  2. Gran Cenote: Best Cenote for Insta Photos. ...
  3. Cenote Calavera: Best Cenote for Cliff Jumping. ...
  4. Carwash Cenote: Best Less Visited Cenote. ...
  5. El Pit Cenote: Best Cenote for Diving. ...
  6. Cenote Yax Kin: Best Cenote for Kids. ...
  7. Cenote Sac Actun: Most Popular Cenote in Mexico.


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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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Things to know before visiting Gran Cenote There are bathrooms, changing rooms, and lockers on the premises. There is a cost to use the lockers, but it's worth it if you're carrying any valuables.

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The water temperature in the cenotes is around 77°-78° Fahrenheit or 25°-26° Celsius. You will get colder than you think while cenote diving.

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Most Cenotes are back-filled with deep seawater which travels inland via subterranean rivers leading to the bottoms of the sinkholes. Between fresh and saltwater, the flows mix in a curious zone called the halocline. There is even a hidden underwater river with fallen trees in Cenote Angelita.

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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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Cenotes are famous for their strikingly clear water. The water is so clear because it comes from rain water that has slowly filtered through the ground, which removes particulates from the water along the way.

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Isla Holbox has a long history of providing asylum for fugitives. Said originally to have been settled by eight Mayan families, the island made a convenient stopover in the 18th century for Spanish and Italian pirates en route from the coastal states of Veracruz and Campeche.

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