Mexico · CENOTE SWIMS

The 15 Best Cenote Swims in Mexico

101 tours  ·  from $24 a head

The Yucatan has no rivers. All that water went underground, and the roof fell in on thousands of it. The 15 below cover the open pools, the cave systems and the ones with a zipline over the top, priced and clear on what you need to bring.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Chichen Itza and the two-hour visit
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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24,293 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Review of the Cancun Chichen Itza, cenote, and Valladolid tour, with practical advice on costs, timing, guides, transport, and added stops.

“The trip was well organized and fun. Hugo was an enjoyable guide who was knowledgeable and friendly. We would do it again.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch - Chichen Itza and the Pyramid of Kukulcan
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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch - The guides shape the Chichén Itzá experience
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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

3.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,722 reviews · 12 hours · from $49

Visit Chichén Itzá, swim in a sacred cenote, eat a Mexican buffet, and see Valladolid on a full-day trip from Cancún.

“My first time in mexico. I wanted to visited one of the main wonders of the world. So many tour groups and guides to choose from so hard to know which one to pick but glad i picked this one. John was the tour guide and hes one of the best guides ive ever had. He tokd us the history. Any questions he would answer. Hes very honest friendly and funny. Welcomes feedback. So if your with john your in good hands. Only thing id say to improve is yo give an extra 30 mins at each stop to be less rushed to eat and experience tge tequila talk and…”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting - Two hours among the temples at Chichén Itzá
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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

4.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

See Chichén Itzá, swim in Cenote Chichikan, taste tequila, and visit Valladolid on a long, budget-friendly day from Cancun.

“The tour was not as advertised. The sites were great and I believe our guide made a good effort to engage the group with good information about the sites, but there were a few major issues. First, the night before our tour, we were informed that we need to be ready for pickup by 6:50 through their automated text messages. We waited for almost an hour and no one came and it was only until I called their representative then that they informed us that our pickup time is ACTUALLY 7:50. At the end, we didn't get picked up until well past 8am. I am not sure why there is…”

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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting - ATV riding through the Yucatan jungle
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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

5.Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,873 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Review of Cancun’s ATV, zipline, cenote, and tequila tour, with honest advice on costs, gear, transport, safety, and what to expect.

“The excursion is great it’s filled with lots of activities and goes fast. It’s nice that they take pictures so you can enjoy your time hands free. They are worth the money at the end of it. My husband and I really enjoyed it and shout out to Alex who was great!!”

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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Reef snorkeling from Playa Maya
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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch - The Honda 220cc ATV through Maya jungle
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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch - A brief, refreshing cenote swim
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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun - Cenote Mariposa and the cold-water reset
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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

9.Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,592 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $49

Review of the Tulum ruins and Cenote Mariposa tour from Cancun, with practical advice on costs, pickup issues, guides, timing, and value.

“We booked on line and when we got to the pickup point, no one was there. We called the number of viator, only to hear that the woman was too busy and never booked us. I was never notified but did I get a confirmation number. Terrible and undependable”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - Starting at 7 a.m. and getting to the ruins
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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip - Two focused hours inside Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

11.Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $214

Visit Chichen Itza, swim at uncrowded Cenote Xux Ha, enjoy lunch in Valladolid, and return to Tulum with a small group and guide.

“Excellent experience. The guide was very informative about the history of chichen itza and we learnt so much about the culture and history of the Mayan people. The Cenote we were taken too afterwards was beautiful and the water very cool and refreshing!”

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From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote - Arriving at Extreme Adventure Eco Park
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From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

12.From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,041 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Review of Playa del Carmen’s ATV, zipline, and cenote tour, with practical advice on transport, costs, safety, crowds, and value.

“Horrible experience. The guide tried to steel money from us by overcharging the lockers. The company changed the booking date and time without warning us. The ATV is not in the Mayan Jungle. Don’t book this”

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - The early pickup from Cancun and Riviera Maya
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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

13.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Snorkel with sea turtles at Akumal and swim through a crystal-clear Yucatan cenote on this practical half-day tour from Cancun.

“Our tour guide, Daniel San Francisco, and photographer Maxi, were amazing. Daniel was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we visited, was very friendly, funny, and easy to get along with. Maxi was very nice, though quiet, but his photography spoke volumes. The photos he showed the group at the end were amazing. They were a great pair, and took good care of the group. It was a little bit of a colder day (by Mexico standards), so the cenote and snorkeling with turtles were not busy at all. We saw multiple turtles, sting rays, and beautiful coral formations.”

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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch - Cenote El Sueño and the cave swim
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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

14.Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,888 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Review of a Tulum ruins, cenote, Yal Ku Lagoon, and beach lunch tour from Playa del Carmen, with honest tips on timing, transport, and value.

“The experience was fun. And the guide was great. We had mariyiam. However, we all paid for photos at the cenote and never got them. What a rip off. They also told us no phones?? We had to leave everything in the car. Good luck if you’re a female on her period. No bags allowed.”

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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen - Meeting your horse and getting ready
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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

15.Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,780 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120

Ride a rescued horse through Yucatan jungle, learn Mayan plant lore, and cool off in a cenote near Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

“It was a great experience. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Loved riding the horse and learning more about the Mayan culture/history. The cenote swim was the perfect way to end our adventure!”

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