What is the most popular cenote in Tulum?

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. There are all the services on site, including two restaurants, making it an ideal cenote for families with children.



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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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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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The beach area of Tulum can really be split into two sections. There's the area towards the north where the hotels tend to be a bit cheaper and the public can access the beach more easily, and then there's the southern beach area which is the more expensive part home to Tulum's luxury resorts.

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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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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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The Gran Cenote in Tulum often tops the list of cenotes Mexico is most famous for thanks to the well-preserved Mayan ruins found at the site. The calm shallow waters and proximity to the all-inclusive Riviera Maya hotels make it a family-friendly cenote that can be enjoyed all year round.

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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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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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The cenotes with the highest rate of bacterial infection were found in Tulum, at the Cristal, Calavera and Casa Cenotes.

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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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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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Good weather, great prices – The shoulder months of May, July and August are some of the best times of the year to explore Tulum if saving a few dollars and having more space for your beach towel are dealbreakers. Local hotel rates and airfare to the Riviera Maya tend to be lowest during these less-crowded months.

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