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First vacation of 2023 I went to Mexico and has the chance to check out this cenote! It's a pretty cool place to swim. I believe it was $9 a person for entry which does not include any life jackets. HIGHLY RECOMMEND bringing water shoes. It was super hard to walk in the cenotes due to very slippery rocks and algae. I think they also had water shoes for purchase if you didn't bring one. It was quite crowded when we got there in the afternoon. They will ask you to rinse your body before getting in. They have an area where you can rinse off. There are several areas where you can swim and some of them are shallower than others where you can just chill and dip your feet in. The crowded area had a cliff where you can jump off from. Lots of people were forming lines to jump. There's also fishes in the water and you can even see by just standing. Overall it was a cool place to check out.
Came here over New Year's (Specifically Jan 4) I'm late writing my review :-( We came on a tour got here around 10:30/11am which was perfect to beat the crowds. We had our snorkel gear so we didn't have to rent any. The water was perfect. I did jump off the cliff and wish I knew how to upload a video because we got it on the gopro so it looks so cool when we went underwater. Find a place to sit still and the fish will come give you a lil spa pedicure too!! By 12:30 it really started to fill up so we packed up and left. If you get a chance to come here, you will not be disappointed!!
Definitely suggest this location. Kind of pricey for a cenote but a gal has to get her pics for the gram you know. Con: if you lose something the staff will offer you money to find the lost item even though they found it as soon as it was lost. I mean this man dang near had a full scuba suit lol... I'm not mad at the hustle, but next time don't accidentally make a video on the snap chat glasses because it was time stamped.
My family and l visited this magical cenote for spring break 2024. It was beautiful! Clean, well kept and perfect for young children. The water was crystal clear, it has lots of shallow areas perfect for small kiddos. I do recommend wearing water shoes since there are lots of rocks or uneven areas. You can rent out life vests on site. Bring scubba gear lots of fish! You can bring food or purchase on site, they offer snacks. Bring little valuables and perhaps a water resistant bag for your phone. Staff were great and very friendly.
It's 120 pesos per person. If you want a life jacket, it's available for 40 pesos. They hold onto your ID as a deposit. Came on a weekday around 11am and there was a few people already there. By the time we left around noon it got a bit crowded. Do bring water shoes! The rocks have algae and you can easily slip on them if you are not that careful. I've seen some one did that and the last thing you want is to get hurt while you are on vacation. There are fishes that will eat your dead skin if you stay very still. They are harmless. The water is super clear and cool. There are shallow areas and then there are deeper ones where you can't stand on rocks. There is a cliff you can dive or jump from and also a jumping platform if you are afraid of heights. There's also a small cave under the cliff. The cenote is beautiful and luckily didn't get bitten by any mosquitos. Less of a tourist spot if you come early.
Yes! Definitely a fan! This Cenote was beautiful and super easy to find! (right off the main road with a sign easily visible) My friends and I decided to just swim on our own with no snorkeling equipment or life vest (which I also recommend doing) and it was only 76 Pesos which is 4 USD and 6 USD if you pay in American cash. You only need about an hour and a half here to swim, explore, take pictures and jump off the little cliff they have there. It does seem to get a little busy later in the day so I suggest going a little bit earlier. We were there around 10am and it was peaceful. It was definitely a fun/relaxing little way to end our trip. Enjoy!
Beautiful Open Cenote for swimming and snorkeling. Sufficient parking. About 6 US dollars to enter per person (100 Pesos). Has a little area to eat, where they sell empanadas worth trying. They also have a little ledge, off which you can jump into the water - which is fun in and of itself but also makes for entertaining people watching. There are so many cenotes in the area and since I only went to this one I cant speak to how it compares to others but its definitely a nice time (and easy to get to given its proximity to the main road that connects Cancun to Tulum).
I finally made it to Mexico. I can honestly say that I've been dying to go to Mexico for the last few years. One of the major reasons was to dip my toes into a Cenote. Well, more like jump 12 feet into a cool cenote but you get the point. In order to avoid giving the cruise line all of my money, I decided to plan my own excursions with the exception of Mexico. We only had 8 hours in port on Cozumel (an island in Mexico). When I sat down to plan the trip I quickly realized that 8 hours might not be enough time to take a 40-minute ferry from Cozumel to Playa Del Carmen and then another 50-minute bus ride to Tulum and get back on time. "Where do I catch the ferry?" "What if I miss the bus?" "My Spanish is on a second-grade level. How will I navigate the country?" Our tour was with Sun and Fun Tours and it was awesome! We hopped on a ferry and a bus to reach the Tulum Ruins. Inside the ruins, we were met with beautiful seaside views, rich history and a whole lot of sweat. I was dripping buckets by the end. To cool off, we headed to Cenote Azul. Not so fast, to reach our private section of the Cenote, we canoed a beautiful lake to get to the other side. The anticipation built as we finally made our way to the dreamy waters of Cenote Azul. Aptly named by the way because it's the bluest water I've ever laid eyes on. Seriously, I could write poems about it. In those moments, nothing mattered and I was free. Swimming is the freest feeling in the world and to do so in such a serene place was the best. I can only imagine how blissful it would be to swim here early in the morning alone or even with an intimate group of friends. I wish to be free and spend my summers swimming in Mexican Cenotes forever. Keep up with my food & travel adventures - https://www.instagram.com/briyoumetravel/ youmelunch.com #YouMeTravel
Cenote Azul was beautiful. I was so happy we had a chance to go here on a Sunday afternoon. We got there around 2 and it was packed. We paid about $6 each to get in plus about $2 for snorkeling gear. As a side note, they make you give them your id as insurance for the snorkeling gear. You get it back as soon as you return the equipment. Its a short walk from the ticket area to the cenote. Just follow the road. Once we got there, there were TONS of people everywhere. It was hard to get around. Also, there were no lockers, so you have to pray you are surrounded by honest people. I made friends with a family and asked them to watch our stuff for a bit while we snorkeled. They didn't take anything so I guess we were lucky. The scenery is gorgeous. There are even some small caves you can swim to. My boyfriend jumped from the cliff on the cenote which was awesome. The rocks are kind of close so you need to be careful, but the water is deep and the feeling is amazing. I highly suggest you get the snorkel gear to look in the water at all the rock formations. However, you don't really need the life vest if you are an average swimmer and don't panic easily. Even though there are some very deep areas, shallow water is not far. It may be a benefit for children, though. Life vests are not free here and cost extra at the ticket counter. If you find you need it though you can always go back. The cenote was small and we didn't stay very long. It gets insanely crowded in the afternoon so if you want a less hectic visit, go in the morning. But you must eventually see if you are in the area. You won't be able to find it anywhere else.
Beautiful small Cenote to visit. Great for small children and people that can't swim well. I paid like $7 usd to get in and took a shared taxi outside from the resort for 15 pesos each which is around 75 cents. You can rent goggles and life jackets. They also have a snack area with bathrooms. Go early!! Starts to get busy around 12:30.
If you go, don't bother putting on any sunscreen because you will need to thoroughly shower so you don't contaminate the Cenote and help keep the fish & nature alive. It cost $10 to go in. They have a few different cenotes but the biggest one is all the way to the end. One side is very deep, and the other is a bit shallower. I recommend taking water shoes there are lots of rocks that are very slippery. On the deeper end they have an area where you can jump down from a high area. We did jump it was fun. The water on the deeper end is so clear and beautiful and I recommend going to the caves on that side as well if you know how to swim. Also bring googles so you can look under the water and see the beautiful clear water and the fish down there. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
An exceptional, family-oriented destination featuring approximately six distinct ponds. The site is characterized by its clear waters, which are home to numerous iguanas and a variety of small fish. While the facility accommodates toddlers and offers walkways for convenient access to all areas, it may not permit entry for infants. Visitors are required to wash off any sunscreen or lotion upon arrival, with designated stations provided for this purpose. A small gift shop is located at the entrance, though pricing details are not confirmed. The venue also offers life vests and snorkeling equipment for visitors' use (if you pay). read more
4 years ago
First vacation of 2023 I went to Mexico and has the chance to check out this cenote! It's a pretty cool place to swim. I believe it was $9 a person for entry which does not include any life jackets. HIGHLY RECOMMEND bringing water shoes. It was super hard to walk in the cenotes due to very slippery rocks and algae. I think they also had water shoes for purchase if you didn't bring one. It was quite crowded when we got there in the afternoon. They will ask you to rinse your body before getting in. They have an area where you can rinse off. There are several areas where you can swim and some of them are shallower than others where you can just chill and dip your feet in. The crowded area had a cliff where you can jump off from. Lots of people were forming lines to jump. There's also fishes in the water and you can even see by just standing. Overall it was a cool place to check out. read more
5 years ago
Came here over New Year's (Specifically Jan 4) I'm late writing my review :-( We came on a tour got here around 10:30/11am which was perfect to beat the crowds. We had our snorkel gear so we didn't have to rent any. The water was perfect. I did jump off the cliff and wish I knew how to upload a video because we got it on the gopro so it looks so cool when we went underwater. Find a place to sit still and the fish will come give you a lil spa pedicure too!! By 12:30 it really started to fill up so we packed up and left. If you get a chance to come here, you will not be disappointed!! read more
4 years ago
Definitely suggest this location. Kind of pricey for a cenote but a gal has to get her pics for the gram you know. Con: if you lose something the staff will offer you money to find the lost item even though they found it as soon as it was lost. I mean this man dang near had a full scuba suit lol... I'm not mad at the hustle, but next time don't accidentally make a video on the snap chat glasses because it was time stamped. read more
1 year ago
6 years ago
2 years ago
My family and l visited this magical cenote for spring break 2024. It was beautiful! Clean, well kept and perfect for young children. The water was crystal clear, it has lots of shallow areas perfect for small kiddos. I do recommend wearing water shoes since there are lots of rocks or uneven areas. You can rent out life vests on site. Bring scubba gear lots of fish! You can bring food or purchase on site, they offer snacks. Bring little valuables and perhaps a water resistant bag for your phone. Staff were great and very friendly. read more
6 years ago
It's 120 pesos per person. If you want a life jacket, it's available for 40 pesos. They hold onto your ID as a deposit. Came on a weekday around 11am and there was a few people already there. By the time we left around noon it got a bit crowded. Do bring water shoes! The rocks have algae and you can easily slip on them if you are not that careful. I've seen some one did that and the last thing you want is to get hurt while you are on vacation. There are fishes that will eat your dead skin if you stay very still. They are harmless. The water is super clear and cool. There are shallow areas and then there are deeper ones where you can't stand on rocks. There is a cliff you can dive or jump from and also a jumping platform if you are afraid of heights. There's also a small cave under the cliff. The cenote is beautiful and luckily didn't get bitten by any mosquitos. Less of a tourist spot if you come early. read more
Yes! Definitely a fan! This Cenote was beautiful and super easy to find! (right off the main road with a sign easily visible) My friends and I decided to just swim on our own with no snorkeling equipment or life vest (which I also recommend doing) and it was only 76 Pesos which is 4 USD and 6 USD if you pay in American cash. You only need about an hour and a half here to swim, explore, take pictures and jump off the little cliff they have there. It does seem to get a little busy later in the day so I suggest going a little bit earlier. We were there around 10am and it was peaceful. It was definitely a fun/relaxing little way to end our trip. Enjoy! read more
Beautiful Open Cenote for swimming and snorkeling. Sufficient parking. About 6 US dollars to enter per person (100 Pesos). Has a little area to eat, where they sell empanadas worth trying. They also have a little ledge, off which you can jump into the water - which is fun in and of itself but also makes for entertaining people watching. There are so many cenotes in the area and since I only went to this one I cant speak to how it compares to others but its definitely a nice time (and easy to get to given its proximity to the main road that connects Cancun to Tulum). read more
6 years ago
I finally made it to Mexico. I can honestly say that I've been dying to go to Mexico for the last few years. One of the major reasons was to dip my toes into a Cenote. Well, more like jump 12 feet into a cool cenote but you get the point. In order to avoid giving the cruise line all of my money, I decided to plan my own excursions with the exception of Mexico. We only had 8 hours in port on Cozumel (an island in Mexico). When I sat down to plan the trip I quickly realized that 8 hours might not be enough time to take a 40-minute ferry from Cozumel to Playa Del Carmen and then another 50-minute bus ride to Tulum and get back on time. "Where do I catch the ferry?" "What if I miss the bus?" "My Spanish is on a second-grade level. How will I navigate the country?" Our tour was with Sun and Fun Tours and it was awesome! We hopped on a ferry and a bus to reach the Tulum Ruins. Inside the ruins, we were met with beautiful seaside views, rich history and a whole lot of sweat. I was dripping buckets by the end. To cool off, we headed to Cenote Azul. Not so fast, to reach our private section of the Cenote, we canoed a beautiful lake to get to the other side. The anticipation built as we finally made our way to the dreamy waters of Cenote Azul. Aptly named by the way because it's the bluest water I've ever laid eyes on. Seriously, I could write poems about it. In those moments, nothing mattered and I was free. Swimming is the freest feeling in the world and to do so in such a serene place was the best. I can only imagine how blissful it would be to swim here early in the morning alone or even with an intimate group of friends. I wish to be free and spend my summers swimming in Mexican Cenotes forever. Keep up with my food & travel adventures - https://www.instagram.com/briyoumetravel/ youmelunch.com #YouMeTravel read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
It was nice and affordable cenote. It was just crowded and i got bit by mosquitoes but what can we do. love the fish spa read more
4 years ago
Cenote Azul was beautiful. I was so happy we had a chance to go here on a Sunday afternoon. We got there around 2 and it was packed. We paid about $6 each to get in plus about $2 for snorkeling gear. As a side note, they make you give them your id as insurance for the snorkeling gear. You get it back as soon as you return the equipment. Its a short walk from the ticket area to the cenote. Just follow the road. Once we got there, there were TONS of people everywhere. It was hard to get around. Also, there were no lockers, so you have to pray you are surrounded by honest people. I made friends with a family and asked them to watch our stuff for a bit while we snorkeled. They didn't take anything so I guess we were lucky. The scenery is gorgeous. There are even some small caves you can swim to. My boyfriend jumped from the cliff on the cenote which was awesome. The rocks are kind of close so you need to be careful, but the water is deep and the feeling is amazing. I highly suggest you get the snorkel gear to look in the water at all the rock formations. However, you don't really need the life vest if you are an average swimmer and don't panic easily. Even though there are some very deep areas, shallow water is not far. It may be a benefit for children, though. Life vests are not free here and cost extra at the ticket counter. If you find you need it though you can always go back. The cenote was small and we didn't stay very long. It gets insanely crowded in the afternoon so if you want a less hectic visit, go in the morning. But you must eventually see if you are in the area. You won't be able to find it anywhere else. read more
7 years ago
Beautiful small Cenote to visit. Great for small children and people that can't swim well. I paid like $7 usd to get in and took a shared taxi outside from the resort for 15 pesos each which is around 75 cents. You can rent goggles and life jackets. They also have a snack area with bathrooms. Go early!! Starts to get busy around 12:30. read more
8 years ago
Absolutely beautiful! If you are vacationing in Mexico, it is a must go! Under $25 for admission/snorkel & life vest rental for 2 people! It's a pretty upbeat cenote, people jumping off cliffs, a lot of fun. Can be very slippery when walking around though so be careful. Kid friendly! read more
8 years ago
10 years ago
We went to this Cenote with mubhisband and two kids (4, 6). They both swim pretty well but have never swam with fishes in the area before. The Cenote was recommended from the Concierge from our hotel at the Grand Hyatt. It was a little hard to ding because when we put it in Google Maps, it said it was over an hour away. It turns out, there is more than one Cenote Azul. This Cenote Azul is right next to Cenote Cristalino and Eden. It was five dollars for adults and three dollars for kids. There is a restroom that is okay to use. We had a rent a car. The area has tons of fishes to snorkel and see. We forgot snorkels, swim shoes, and fins. Those would have been helpful. We still had a great time walking through the stones in the Cenote and swimming. There were small caves that you could swim into and an awesome ledge people were jumping off into the Cenote that was 10 feet above the Cenote. The rocks at the bottom can be kind of sharp. Many people with small kids brought floaties. There were fish there that would eat the dead skin off your feet. We will definitely be back. I would give another star if the toliet had a seat. There were two tiny other little Cenote here that would be great for little toddlers. read more
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Carretera Cancún -Tulum 123
Chacalal, Quintana Roo
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