What is the most popular cenote in Cancun?

17 Best Cenotes Near Cancun
  • 1 | Cenote Azul. Drive time from Cancun: 1 hour 15mins. ...
  • 2 | Cenote Ik Kil (Chichén Itzá) Drive time from Cancun: 2 hour 45 minutes. ...
  • 3 | Ruta De Los Cenotes. ...
  • 4 | Gran Cenote. ...
  • 5 | Cenote Yal Ku. ...
  • 6 | Cenote Zacil Ha. ...
  • 7 | Cenote Dos Ojos. ...
  • 8 | Cenote Cristalino.




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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.

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The entrance to the cenote is only a part, because inside, a complex network of underground tunnels is connected to each other. Such is the case of the Sac Actun system, the largest in the world, and its entrance, the Nohoch Nah Chich cenote.

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Gran Cenote Just a few kilometres away from Tulum, you will find one of the most popular cenotes in Mexico – the Gran Cenote. Gran Cenote is an open cenote with crystal clear emerald water, two pools, and a cave. If you're interested in diving, this is a great place to do it.

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Cenote Oxmán One of the most picturesque cenotes in the Yucatan, Cenote Oxman's blue waters are encircled by hanging vines and steep cave walls. Wow. Near Valladolid, Cenote Oxman is in the Hacienda San Lorenzo Oxman, which has a pool and a restaurant as well. Great way to spend an afternoon.

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Casa Cenote: located between Playa Del Carmen and Tulum, Casa Cenote is one of the most unique cenotes we visited. Its turquoise waters are surrounded by lush trees and mangrove.

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Sandals/flip-flops: Wearing sandals is recommended after a refreshing swim and maintain your tennis shoes dry. They are easy to carry and keep your feet comfortable. Swimwear: Go for a splash! A good tip is to wear your swimsuit from the moment you leave your room or hotel.

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This cenote's name, which means “Two Eyes” in Spanish, refers to its two separate pools that lead into a large cavern of incredibly clear water. At more than 40 miles long, Dos Ojos is the largest underwater cave system in the state and among the most popular and adventurous dive spots on the entire Riviera Maya.

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Gran Cenote certainly is impressive – as the name suggests, this is one of the largest cenotes in Mexico. But that's not the only reason Gran Cenote is so adored. It's famous for its incredibly clear waters, expansive network of caves, boardwalks, and gorgeous scenery above and below the water.

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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.

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Bull sharks can also swim in freshwater and seek its feeling. They are drawn to the freshwater cenotes pump out into the sea nearby the dive site and also the abundant food supply of fish and turtles in the area. Don't miss this amazing experience and enjoy diving with bull sharks in Mexico.

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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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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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There a upwards of 7,000 known cenotes, but the true number is generally thought to be much more. You could spend a lifetime exploring them and just scratch the surface of the total there is to see.

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Using an autonomous robot, the underwater portion of Zacatón has been measured to be 319 meters (1,047 ft) deep (a 20-meter (66 ft) difference between the rim of cliff and surface of water adds to the total depth).

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