How much is the entrance fee for cenotes in Tulum?

You can visit Cenote Xcan ché without visiting the nearby ruins, although it's nice to do both while you're here. Entrance to the cenote costs around 70 pesos ($3.50 USD), but an upgraded ticket that includes fun activities like ziplines, rappeling into the cenote and a bike rental is only 400 pesos ($20 USD).



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About Cenote Aldea Zama Tulum. Cenote Aldea Zama is a small cenote, but there is plenty of room to swim and even cliff jump. Since it is free and easy to get to, I recommend visiting while you're in Tulum. There are no opening hours, so you can visit anytime you'd like, but I prefer going on a weekday.

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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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These natural limestone sinkholes are filled with cool waters that make them ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and even scuba diving. If you're visiting the popular Yucatan city of Tulum, exploring nearby cenotes is a must.

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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.

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A good tip is to wear your swimsuit from the moment you leave your room or hotel. This will help to speed up the change of clothes at the cenote. There's no need for fancy outfits. Natural Sunscreen/ Insect repellent: You are in the middle of the jungle.

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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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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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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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Adjacent to the Jungle Maya Park, the Yaxmuul Cenotes are considered some of the most beautiful in the area and are less crowded than many other cenotes near Tulum. Reaching them requires a few miles drive down a dirt road, so typically people hire a tour guide to take them.

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TIPS WHEN TRAVELING TO TULUM Most places in Tulum are cash-only. Most of the upscale hotels and hotel restaurants accept credit cards, but the stand-alone restaurants tend to not. While there are ATMs on Boca Paila (the coastal road), I would recommend bringing cash.

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How Much Does it Cost to Visit the Tulum Ruins? When you arrive at the ruins, tickets are sold at the entrance. The entrance fee is 65 pesos (about $3.50). If you bring a video camera, you'll have to pay an extra 30 pesos.

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Be cautious at night if you're traveling alone – Tulum isn't the most dangerous place at night, but in some places, it's not as well lit as it should be. Don't walk around alone late at night if you can avoid it — especially between the center of town and the beachfront hotel zone.

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Can I Walk Around at Night in Tulum? It's not recommended — especially if you're alone. Making things more complicated, the beach hotels and the center of town are not necessarily a quick jaunt from each other on foot, so you should take a taxi. The good news is that taxis are abundant in Tulum.

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For the more adventurous, cave diving is also available, but you will need to book with a dive center. It's always recommended to enter the cenote without any lotion or repellent on, and showers and bathrooms are available at the entrance. You can also rent life jackets and snorkel gear.

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I highly recommend you leave expensive and sentimental pieces of jewelry at home while you travel, so you don't risk never seeing them again. Also, Tulum is quite hot, so you might not even want to wear jewelry when you arrive, so you might skip bringing it at all.

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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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What is the temperature of the water in the cenotes? The water temperature in the cenotes is around 77°-78° Fahrenheit or 25°-26° Celsius.

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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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