“Do you HAVE to wear a life vest in these Cenotes? I am a good swimmer, but struggle with a life vest, and find it spoils the whole adventure.” Hello, For your safety, life vests are mandatory.
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Are the Cenotes in Tulum Safe for Swimming? Unlike the ocean where there can be big waves or a strong undertow, cenotes are closed off – within caves – that protect the calm, azure waters from the elements.This typically makes them an ideal spot for a restful swimming experience.
Flora and Fauna of the cenotesFlora 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.
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.
Cenotes are fresh water pools in the jungle that are surrounded by limestone rock. We find water shoes to be protective and useful when snorkeling or swimming in the cenotes. If this is your first time here in the Riviera Maya, bring your water shoes so that you have them on hand for those exploration days.
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.
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.
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!
Avoid the use of makeup, perfumes or repellents with chemicals that may affect the ecosystem of the cenotes; you will take a shower before entering the first cenote.
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.
Hats are highly recommended, or the tour does provide umbrellas, which is nice. There are shaded areas in Chichen Itza, but there are some places where the sun just beats down on you relentlessly. Bring a swimsuit if you want to swim in the cenote (highly recommended).
Officials noted in the study that the contamination found in the lagoon and Cancun cenotes is mostly because of wastewater that is wrongfully discarded of, leaving room for the waste to make its way to these sensitive bodies of water.
Things to know before visiting Gran CenoteThere 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.