The Gran Cenote entrance fee is 500 MXN (or 25 USD, they accept dollars), and it includes a life jacket and snorkeling equipment.
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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.
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.
Yes, once you pay the park fee you can jump right in on your own. I visited a few cenotes while in Playa, not all cenotes were created equal lol. The most beautiful cenote I visited was the Dos Ojos. The other cenotes weren't that great and did not have good snorkeling.
Gran Cenote is considered one of the best open-air cenotes near Cancun to visit. Famous for the vast, colorful surrounding jungle and crystal blue waters, it has many caves and caverns to discover. The Gran Cenote is a very picturesque and beautiful place.
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.
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.
The steep walls and deep water make it particularly icy, but once you brave the temperature, the beautiful clear water, small waterfalls trickling down the rocky walls and vines descending from the surface, all make Ik Kil an atmospheric cenote that really shouldn't be missed.
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.
Research the cenote beforehandSome 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.
Tulum Opening Hours & Practical Info:All days 8am – 5 pm, last admission allowed 4pm. Entrance fee for tourists: 90 pesos per person for the Ruins entrance INAH ticket. 58 pesos per person for the Tulum National Park CONAP bracelet (mandatory to access the ruins), free for less than 12yo.
TIPS WHEN TRAVELING TO TULUMMost 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.
How Deep Are Cenotes? One average cenotes are pretty deep – about 8-15 meters (49ft). Cenote the Pit is the deepest in Quintana Roo with its spectacular 119 m / 391 ft of depth. Cenotes dives are reserved for skilled divers only and the depth they can reach should be not more than 40 m (131 ft ).
Best Time to Visit Cenote SuytunIf 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.