Cenote Swim & Snorkel near Tulum
Overview
The Yucatán has no rivers on the surface. Instead, rainwater filters through the limestone and flows through huge underground cave systems. Where the rock has collapsed, it opens into cenotes: pools of fresh water so clear you can see the bottom several metres down. The Maya treated them as sacred places, and today they're one of the most memorable swims on the coast.
With a guide, visit two of the best-known cenotes near Tulum. At Dos Ojos ("two eyes"), part of one of the longest underwater cave systems in the world, snorkel from a wooden platform into caverns hung with stalactites, where shafts of daylight fall through the roof. At Gran Cenote, float between rocks and hanging vines, with small fish below you and sometimes turtles resting on the logs.
The water is cool and calm, and you'll wear a life jacket if you like, so it suits confident beginners and families. Snorkel gear is provided, and the guide explains what you're seeing, from the rock formations to how the caves were made.
Highlights
- Two cenotes near Tulum in one trip
- Snorkel among stalactites at Dos Ojos
- Clear water and hanging vines at Gran Cenote
- Guide, snorkel gear and life jacket
- Suits confident beginners and families
What's included
- Return transport from Riviera Maya hotels
- Guide
- Cenote entrance fees
- Snorkel gear and life jacket
- Lunch
- Lockers and towels (depending on the supplier)
- Tips
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Frequently asked questions
It's cooler than the sea and feels refreshing on a hot day. A rash vest or shorty wetsuit helps if you feel the cold.
Cenotes usually ask you to shower first and not wear sunscreen or repellent in the water, to protect the fresh water.
You snorkel on the surface in the lit cavern areas, always with daylight in view. Cave diving is a separate activity for certified divers only.
