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First stop on a tour. 2 Hour drive from Cancun. We were greeted by the local Shaman who blessed up. You can buy trinkets and local items by the Villagers. Cenote is beautiful! 150 feet. Large showers/ bathrooms for changing and a shower outside that you take before getting into the Cenote water. Life jackets are available for free. There is also a Tequila house where you can sample tequilas and buy if you like. Lunch was also included for free. Buffet with beer and tequila. Make sure you Spray yourself down with BUG SPRAY!!!!!
Mexico bucket list: Swim in a cenote. Check! On my BF and I's recent trip to Mexico we hoppd a tour that took us not only to Chichén Itzá, but also made a stop at Cente Hubiku! It was such a fun addition to our vacation! ++ There was a recreated Mayan village set up for us to walkthrough and learn a little history of the culture of the Mayan people. ++ We got to eat a traditional "Mayan Taco." Seasoned as it has been for centuries before us! ++ The cenote was so blue and gorgeous! Though incredibly cold when you first hop in. ++ There was a buffet for us to partake in after our swim, complete with tradtional dancers for entertainment. All in all it was a great addition to our trip to break up the long drive to Chichén Itzá! If you have a chance I would highly recomend stopping in.
Stopped here with our tour group. It was so beautiful. The water felt refreshing. It was bigger than other Cenotes and it was nice to have lockers for safe keeping. It's clear they have done work to build this place up as a tourist spot. The area outside the Cenote is commercialized with shops and vendors. Be sure to bring sandals as you are required to shower before entering the Cenote. After the shower you must walk down almost 100 stairs to enter the Cenote.
Cenote Hubiku was a welcome cool down from the heat of day since this was roughly an hour and thirty minutes from our first amazing stop and was definite bonus for us as part of our Trip Advisor tour package (Chichén Itzá, here and Ek Balam). Upon our arrival our tour guide Carmen gave us a little history of the Cenote ([se'note]) a natural pit or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath and were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. She quickly exited our transportation to pay on our behalf as this was included in our already paid for tour package to give us entrance in. We were greeted by having a blessing given over all us - Ahhhmazing! We entered via the main entrance / large gift shop that is filled with typical trinkets you will find in gift shops throughout Mexico. We chose to partake in our authentic Mayan buffet lunch while being entertained by gals in traditional Mayan dresses dancing for patrons. The buffet lunch was regional, traditional and yummilicious! After lunch we headed over to the changing room to change into our swimsuits and then shower off as they request you to do so before immersing into the water of the Cenote. We then headed down the stairs to the Cenote, rented a life jacket ($2 USD) and locker ($1 USD) we shared the locker - towels are available too but we brought our own. We were told the water was a bit brisk but coming from our area where Lake Tahoe can be a bit chilly we found that the water of the Cenote was refreshing and a perfect temperature for us but to each his/her own. I almost forgot that we were swimming with catfish that we were kindly asked to be friendly to because they are blind due to the Cenote being a sinkhole - definitely read up on this, it is interesting and I don't want to give everything away in my review. =D We didn't get a chance to partake in the tequila tasting as we still had Ek Balam to conquer so we shall have to try that on our next adventure. The grounds were well kept with traditional Mayan houses, flowers, jungle foliage and different placards around talking about the Mayan culture for opportunities for you to learn additional information and photo ops. Ultimately, we enjoyed our time here at Cenote Hubiku: the blessing upon our arrival, the yummilicious lunch buffet, the dancers and floating in the refreshing water of the Cenote.
Cenotes are sinkholes formed in the limestone and they can be found all around Cancun and the Yucatan Peninsula. I only visited this one, but if I come back, I think I will do a Cenote crawl, because they can all be so different but they all seem uniquely beautiful. "Hubiku" in the Mayan language means either "the Great Lord" or the "Iguana's nest" (I guess translating Mayan to other languages is not that precise or something like that...). Aside from what the heck it means, this is a beautiful place and definitely worth visiting. Cenote Hubiku is on the road to the famous ruins of Chichen Itza, which are maybe about 20 minutes farther up the road. It took about an hour and a half to 2 hours to get to Hubiku (on a very well-paved and clearly marked highway). There are many tours that leave from Cancun and surrounding areas that bring you to Hubiku & other nearby locations, but I must say that I recommend that you rent a car and drive here yourself, so you can come at a time when it's not full of a busload of tourists. It's also much, much cheaper. The local Mayan-Mexicans care for the site and they have a wonderful souvenir shop. When you approach the the entrance of the cenote, you descend a stairway cut into the rock. At the top, you will be dying from the heat and humidity, but with each step you take decending into this underground lagoon, you can feel the temperature decreasing, and at the first sight of the the water, you almost feel cold. Upon entering into this otherworldly cavern, you notice that there is an orifice above that lets the light stream in to the cavern. The next thing you notice is the immensity of the space and the color of the water, which is a transparent turquoise. The only sound you notice is the sound of water raining down through the eye of the roof and the echo it makes inside. The cool, fresh air is amazing.
Cenote (American Spanish: [se'note]) is a natural pit or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Cenotes were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. As a swimmer exploring and swimming in these cenote was one of the highlights of the trip I embarked with family and friends. Walking down to the cave entrance was thrilling. Chilly deep water filled with hundreds of catfish. There are a phletora of cenotes in this region. Each one offers something different--unique backstory, rocky path down, a hidden entrance, or varying hues of greens and blues in the water. Cenote Hubiku is an hour-and-half drive from Chichen Itzá. Souvenir shoppes, a restaurant that serves a buffet style meal (which is included in your admission price), and even a Tequila tasting room surrounds this park. Well-maintained large washroom and changing room is available. What to bring: Bathing suit, towels, flip-flops, sunscreens and good manners. "Every man can transform the world from one of monotony and drabness to one of excitement and adventure." -Irving Wallace
I have visited many cenote's in Mexico and this is by far the very best! The staff is amazing. So friendly and hospitable. You get free lunch with your entrance fee and it was soooo delicious! We came during Covid season so barely anyone was there which was awesome. The cenote itself is huge and deep. It's chilly because it's in a cavern. Beautiful light rays shine down through the earth into the cavern. You can scuba or snorkel. There are lockers and life jackets if you'd like one but they do not force you to wear a life jacket. You also get an interactive tour of the Mayan village which is really cool. You are taught Mayan phrases, weaving and get to explore traditional huts. I cannot recommend Hubiku enough!
This place is amazing. Cenotes are natural caves that are filled with fresh water, in Mexico's Riviera Maya. These underwater sinkholes were are formed millions of years ago when limestone caves collapse, revealing underground pools. There are about 6000 of them all over Mexico. The facilities are nice. There is change room, showers, toilets located onsite. You could also buy swimsuits if you forget to bring them. The life vests are available for rent for 2 $ per person. There is also a restaurant and souvenir shop located here. This cenote is located on a gravel road about 10 mins drive from the archaeological site of Ek Balam. The water is cold and the view is mesmerizing. It's amazing to have a cold dip here after a hot, tiring day visiting the ruins nearby. A must-do in Mexico.
It's an amazing experience to swim under the ground with a natural waterfall above you! The water is quite chilly - 68 degrees - but it's blissful after a hot day sightseeing in a Mexico! Steps to get down into the cavern (instead of a ladder), and life jackets and towels are available for rent if you need them. This place is very clean and the staff is friendly. Showers & changing area available. NOTE: There is also a restaurant, tequila museum, and gift shop here, but we only visited the cenote.
This place was a designation on our tour, the place is awesome, right out the bus we were welcomed by locals and we went to the restaurant next to it, afterwards we went to the cenote (pit) and you have to walk down the stairs and then there it is, with a hole above to let the sunlight in and a circle of water that is very deep. By the entrance there are locals offering a cleanse for a small fee. Towards your left you can rent a locker and the gear so you can dive into the cenote. Keep in mind that the water is cold and you must wear a vest even if you know how to swim. When you swim to the middle of the cenote you can look up and see the water falling from above and with the light it looks great. If you do visit, I recommend you get in the water and enjoy the view from there. The fish do not bother you, they just swim around you.
This last week I was visiting Cancun for the first time for a business/pleasure trip. I stayed at The Riu Peninsula and booked a tour with a Hubiku aMayzing representative on February 25th for travel on the 27th. I have some serious issues with the entire booking/tour experience. I was sent by the front desk to the area where tour representatives are located. A salesperson was very quick, if not aggressive, to help me. I attempted to make my needs clear but apparently, he was not very interested in what I preferred but only in making a sale. Simply making him understand the day I needed to book for was a chore. My main requests - I wanted a tour that would arrive at Chichén-Itzá as early as possible allowing as much time at the site as possible. Other stops were of little or no importance to me and my preference was to go to Chichén-Itzá only. While I understand that it would be a long day and delays are possible it was important that I arrive back in Cancun not much later than 19:00 Cancun time. I was assured that Valladolid and Hubiku Cenote were just stops on the way back and that barring any issues the total trip would be 12 hours, departing my hotel at 7:00. In actuality - The tour, while not a total disaster, proved to be about as far from my needs as possible. I was the first client picked up. I was on time and waiting for the bus. Picking up the other clients took in excess of an hour and a half and it was well after 8:30 when we departed Cancun. Shortly thereafter we were informed by our tour guide that we would be visiting Valladolid and Hubiku Cenote in that order then proceed to Chichén-Itzá after lunch. At that point, I was already furious as it was important to me to arrive as early as possible at Chichén-Itzá and the only reason I was not put off by a 7:00 departure. We did not arrive at Chichén-Itzá until 1500 (Cancun time) with a scheduled departure 1720 allowing just over 2 hours at the site. This is exactly what I told their representative I DID NOT WANT! The trip back to Cancun was an absolute nightmare. Alcoholic beverages were served. I have no problem with this. There was a group of younger girls that apparently were not very good and controlling their intake of alcohol and became both sloppy and unbelievably loud. The tour staff, even though it was obvious that most of the other clients were not pleased with the behavior, continued to serve these individuals excessive alcohol and allowed them to literally scream for one and a half hours. The ride back to Cancun was nearly unbearable. Upon our arrival back in Cancun, we were informed that clients would be dropped off at our hotels in order of the route. This is exactly opposite of how we were picked up meaning the last people on the bus were the first ones returned to their hotel. I was first from the last dropped off at 20:40 Cancun time for a totally unacceptable thirteen hours and 40-minute trip (keep in mind that the last client picked up was returned to their hotel in less than 12 hours. There were no traffic or other delays and when I questioned the tour guide about the grossly unfair practices he told me it was because of the difference with Cancun and Yucatan time zones, as if I was stupid enough to believe that a 12 hour trip is somehow thirteen and a half hours + with a time zone change - I have not been that insulted for a very long time! About my booking - The salesman quoted me several prices for the same trip. There seemed to be some sort of "special" price for almost every scenario and day. I finally settled on $75.00 USD. I wanted to use my credit card. I was told that the trip was $90.00 USD if a card was used. A $15.00 USD disparity seems not only absurd but dishonest. I paid cash. I handed the representative 4 US twenty dollar bills. He immediately placed the money in his wallet and no change was offered. After the transaction was complete and was given my receipt I had to ask for my change. He made no effort to make the change and left it up to me to find the bills to pay in exact currency........at best, sleazy! In regard to Hubiku Cenote specifically - It is not an unpleasant place at all and a stop for a swim after a hot day at Chichén-Itzá may have been welcome. That is not what happened. The place is driven by commercialism. You cannot enter or exit without passing through a large shop filled with touristy crap. We received a hard sell on the bus for some Mayan stuff available and the usual photo on a souvenir that is pushed on you after your departure for an exorbitant price. A decent buffet lunch was included in my tour.........it was made clear that I was expected to tip (several times). Locals dressed in Maya costumes (possibly real Maya but who knows?) also make it clear that tipping for photos is their raison d'etre. The actual Cenote is very nice but if I ever consider a trip to the area I would choose to visit one a little more off the well-traveled money grubbing road.
11 months ago
I have had a lot of amazing experiences in my lifetime, but Cenote Hubiku is quite possibly one of my favorites ! From start to finish, this tour was both very educational and entertaining. I would suggest any and everyone traveling close to Yucatán visit this site. Our visit to Cenote was the first stop of a bus tour. We were greeted by a shaman who blessed and prayed over our entire group. We purchased a few souvenirs and then dined on some amazing food at the outdoor restaurant and enjoyed a little show while we ate. We then walked the grounds to explore and learn more about the Mayans. The Cenote was truly an astonishing sight. While I didn't get to take a dip in the water, just standing inside this amazing wonder was super breathtaking! I've seen pictures of cenotes, but never imagined in my wildest dreams that I would be standing inside of one. After visiting the cenote, we headed over to the tequila tasting! Literally each and every tequila we tasted was smooth and quite delicious! I ended up purchasing four bottles of flavored tequila, which I cannot wait to share with my friends back in the states. read more
5 years ago
This place is amazing. For $14 American you get lunch and to visit the cenote. Wikipedia describes cenotes as "Cenotes are surface connections to subterranean water bodies. While the best-known cenotes are large open water pools measuring tens of meters in diameter, such as those at Chichen Itza in Mexico, the greatest number of cenotes are smaller sheltered sites and do not necessarily have any surface exposed water." This is one of the latter. The water is 68° F (+/-2° depending on the weather). First we arrived and paid and then we ate. The food was okay, because it was meat heavy. But those of us who aren't into that could still find a food meal. Then we walked down a lot of stairs and entered the beautiful cenote area. The closer we got the cooler the air got. This is natural air conditioning. There was a shaman there who blessed us (don't forget to tip). Then be rented a locker ($1) and went into the water. I stopped about knee height because it was cooold. My friends got all the way in. While I was standing in the water fish came and nibbles at my feet. That was really cool. After awhile we left, but even now at home I can feel the magic of this place read more
First stop on a tour. 2 Hour drive from Cancun. We were greeted by the local Shaman who blessed up. You can buy trinkets and local items by the Villagers. Cenote is beautiful! 150 feet. Large showers/ bathrooms for changing and a shower outside that you take before getting into the Cenote water. Life jackets are available for free. There is also a Tequila house where you can sample tequilas and buy if you like. Lunch was also included for free. Buffet with beer and tequila. Make sure you Spray yourself down with BUG SPRAY!!!!! read more
Mexico bucket list: Swim in a cenote. Check! On my BF and I's recent trip to Mexico we hoppd a tour that took us not only to Chichén Itzá, but also made a stop at Cente Hubiku! It was such a fun addition to our vacation! ++ There was a recreated Mayan village set up for us to walkthrough and learn a little history of the culture of the Mayan people. ++ We got to eat a traditional "Mayan Taco." Seasoned as it has been for centuries before us! ++ The cenote was so blue and gorgeous! Though incredibly cold when you first hop in. ++ There was a buffet for us to partake in after our swim, complete with tradtional dancers for entertainment. All in all it was a great addition to our trip to break up the long drive to Chichén Itzá! If you have a chance I would highly recomend stopping in. read more
Such beautiful place with friendly people...had very good time! Even though we didn't take a dip in the natural sink hole (water was too cold for us), the views/surroundings were mesmerizing!! A must visit place in Mexico read more
Stopped here with our tour group. It was so beautiful. The water felt refreshing. It was bigger than other Cenotes and it was nice to have lockers for safe keeping. It's clear they have done work to build this place up as a tourist spot. The area outside the Cenote is commercialized with shops and vendors. Be sure to bring sandals as you are required to shower before entering the Cenote. After the shower you must walk down almost 100 stairs to enter the Cenote. read more
Cenote Hubiku was a welcome cool down from the heat of day since this was roughly an hour and thirty minutes from our first amazing stop and was definite bonus for us as part of our Trip Advisor tour package (Chichén Itzá, here and Ek Balam). Upon our arrival our tour guide Carmen gave us a little history of the Cenote ([se'note]) a natural pit or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath and were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. She quickly exited our transportation to pay on our behalf as this was included in our already paid for tour package to give us entrance in. We were greeted by having a blessing given over all us - Ahhhmazing! We entered via the main entrance / large gift shop that is filled with typical trinkets you will find in gift shops throughout Mexico. We chose to partake in our authentic Mayan buffet lunch while being entertained by gals in traditional Mayan dresses dancing for patrons. The buffet lunch was regional, traditional and yummilicious! After lunch we headed over to the changing room to change into our swimsuits and then shower off as they request you to do so before immersing into the water of the Cenote. We then headed down the stairs to the Cenote, rented a life jacket ($2 USD) and locker ($1 USD) we shared the locker - towels are available too but we brought our own. We were told the water was a bit brisk but coming from our area where Lake Tahoe can be a bit chilly we found that the water of the Cenote was refreshing and a perfect temperature for us but to each his/her own. I almost forgot that we were swimming with catfish that we were kindly asked to be friendly to because they are blind due to the Cenote being a sinkhole - definitely read up on this, it is interesting and I don't want to give everything away in my review. =D We didn't get a chance to partake in the tequila tasting as we still had Ek Balam to conquer so we shall have to try that on our next adventure. The grounds were well kept with traditional Mayan houses, flowers, jungle foliage and different placards around talking about the Mayan culture for opportunities for you to learn additional information and photo ops. Ultimately, we enjoyed our time here at Cenote Hubiku: the blessing upon our arrival, the yummilicious lunch buffet, the dancers and floating in the refreshing water of the Cenote. read more
Cenotes are sinkholes formed in the limestone and they can be found all around Cancun and the Yucatan Peninsula. I only visited this one, but if I come back, I think I will do a Cenote crawl, because they can all be so different but they all seem uniquely beautiful. "Hubiku" in the Mayan language means either "the Great Lord" or the "Iguana's nest" (I guess translating Mayan to other languages is not that precise or something like that...). Aside from what the heck it means, this is a beautiful place and definitely worth visiting. Cenote Hubiku is on the road to the famous ruins of Chichen Itza, which are maybe about 20 minutes farther up the road. It took about an hour and a half to 2 hours to get to Hubiku (on a very well-paved and clearly marked highway). There are many tours that leave from Cancun and surrounding areas that bring you to Hubiku & other nearby locations, but I must say that I recommend that you rent a car and drive here yourself, so you can come at a time when it's not full of a busload of tourists. It's also much, much cheaper. The local Mayan-Mexicans care for the site and they have a wonderful souvenir shop. When you approach the the entrance of the cenote, you descend a stairway cut into the rock. At the top, you will be dying from the heat and humidity, but with each step you take decending into this underground lagoon, you can feel the temperature decreasing, and at the first sight of the the water, you almost feel cold. Upon entering into this otherworldly cavern, you notice that there is an orifice above that lets the light stream in to the cavern. The next thing you notice is the immensity of the space and the color of the water, which is a transparent turquoise. The only sound you notice is the sound of water raining down through the eye of the roof and the echo it makes inside. The cool, fresh air is amazing. read more
Cenote (American Spanish: [se'note]) is a natural pit or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Cenotes were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. As a swimmer exploring and swimming in these cenote was one of the highlights of the trip I embarked with family and friends. Walking down to the cave entrance was thrilling. Chilly deep water filled with hundreds of catfish. There are a phletora of cenotes in this region. Each one offers something different--unique backstory, rocky path down, a hidden entrance, or varying hues of greens and blues in the water. Cenote Hubiku is an hour-and-half drive from Chichen Itzá. Souvenir shoppes, a restaurant that serves a buffet style meal (which is included in your admission price), and even a Tequila tasting room surrounds this park. Well-maintained large washroom and changing room is available. What to bring: Bathing suit, towels, flip-flops, sunscreens and good manners. "Every man can transform the world from one of monotony and drabness to one of excitement and adventure." -Irving Wallace read more
I have visited many cenote's in Mexico and this is by far the very best! The staff is amazing. So friendly and hospitable. You get free lunch with your entrance fee and it was soooo delicious! We came during Covid season so barely anyone was there which was awesome. The cenote itself is huge and deep. It's chilly because it's in a cavern. Beautiful light rays shine down through the earth into the cavern. You can scuba or snorkel. There are lockers and life jackets if you'd like one but they do not force you to wear a life jacket. You also get an interactive tour of the Mayan village which is really cool. You are taught Mayan phrases, weaving and get to explore traditional huts. I cannot recommend Hubiku enough! read more
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This place is amazing. Cenotes are natural caves that are filled with fresh water, in Mexico's Riviera Maya. These underwater sinkholes were are formed millions of years ago when limestone caves collapse, revealing underground pools. There are about 6000 of them all over Mexico. The facilities are nice. There is change room, showers, toilets located onsite. You could also buy swimsuits if you forget to bring them. The life vests are available for rent for 2 $ per person. There is also a restaurant and souvenir shop located here. This cenote is located on a gravel road about 10 mins drive from the archaeological site of Ek Balam. The water is cold and the view is mesmerizing. It's amazing to have a cold dip here after a hot, tiring day visiting the ruins nearby. A must-do in Mexico. read more
9 years ago
It's an amazing experience to swim under the ground with a natural waterfall above you! The water is quite chilly - 68 degrees - but it's blissful after a hot day sightseeing in a Mexico! Steps to get down into the cavern (instead of a ladder), and life jackets and towels are available for rent if you need them. This place is very clean and the staff is friendly. Showers & changing area available. NOTE: There is also a restaurant, tequila museum, and gift shop here, but we only visited the cenote. read more
7 years ago
This place was a designation on our tour, the place is awesome, right out the bus we were welcomed by locals and we went to the restaurant next to it, afterwards we went to the cenote (pit) and you have to walk down the stairs and then there it is, with a hole above to let the sunlight in and a circle of water that is very deep. By the entrance there are locals offering a cleanse for a small fee. Towards your left you can rent a locker and the gear so you can dive into the cenote. Keep in mind that the water is cold and you must wear a vest even if you know how to swim. When you swim to the middle of the cenote you can look up and see the water falling from above and with the light it looks great. If you do visit, I recommend you get in the water and enjoy the view from there. The fish do not bother you, they just swim around you. read more
8 years ago
This last week I was visiting Cancun for the first time for a business/pleasure trip. I stayed at The Riu Peninsula and booked a tour with a Hubiku aMayzing representative on February 25th for travel on the 27th. I have some serious issues with the entire booking/tour experience. I was sent by the front desk to the area where tour representatives are located. A salesperson was very quick, if not aggressive, to help me. I attempted to make my needs clear but apparently, he was not very interested in what I preferred but only in making a sale. Simply making him understand the day I needed to book for was a chore. My main requests - I wanted a tour that would arrive at Chichén-Itzá as early as possible allowing as much time at the site as possible. Other stops were of little or no importance to me and my preference was to go to Chichén-Itzá only. While I understand that it would be a long day and delays are possible it was important that I arrive back in Cancun not much later than 19:00 Cancun time. I was assured that Valladolid and Hubiku Cenote were just stops on the way back and that barring any issues the total trip would be 12 hours, departing my hotel at 7:00. In actuality - The tour, while not a total disaster, proved to be about as far from my needs as possible. I was the first client picked up. I was on time and waiting for the bus. Picking up the other clients took in excess of an hour and a half and it was well after 8:30 when we departed Cancun. Shortly thereafter we were informed by our tour guide that we would be visiting Valladolid and Hubiku Cenote in that order then proceed to Chichén-Itzá after lunch. At that point, I was already furious as it was important to me to arrive as early as possible at Chichén-Itzá and the only reason I was not put off by a 7:00 departure. We did not arrive at Chichén-Itzá until 1500 (Cancun time) with a scheduled departure 1720 allowing just over 2 hours at the site. This is exactly what I told their representative I DID NOT WANT! The trip back to Cancun was an absolute nightmare. Alcoholic beverages were served. I have no problem with this. There was a group of younger girls that apparently were not very good and controlling their intake of alcohol and became both sloppy and unbelievably loud. The tour staff, even though it was obvious that most of the other clients were not pleased with the behavior, continued to serve these individuals excessive alcohol and allowed them to literally scream for one and a half hours. The ride back to Cancun was nearly unbearable. Upon our arrival back in Cancun, we were informed that clients would be dropped off at our hotels in order of the route. This is exactly opposite of how we were picked up meaning the last people on the bus were the first ones returned to their hotel. I was first from the last dropped off at 20:40 Cancun time for a totally unacceptable thirteen hours and 40-minute trip (keep in mind that the last client picked up was returned to their hotel in less than 12 hours. There were no traffic or other delays and when I questioned the tour guide about the grossly unfair practices he told me it was because of the difference with Cancun and Yucatan time zones, as if I was stupid enough to believe that a 12 hour trip is somehow thirteen and a half hours + with a time zone change - I have not been that insulted for a very long time! About my booking - The salesman quoted me several prices for the same trip. There seemed to be some sort of "special" price for almost every scenario and day. I finally settled on $75.00 USD. I wanted to use my credit card. I was told that the trip was $90.00 USD if a card was used. A $15.00 USD disparity seems not only absurd but dishonest. I paid cash. I handed the representative 4 US twenty dollar bills. He immediately placed the money in his wallet and no change was offered. After the transaction was complete and was given my receipt I had to ask for my change. He made no effort to make the change and left it up to me to find the bills to pay in exact currency........at best, sleazy! In regard to Hubiku Cenote specifically - It is not an unpleasant place at all and a stop for a swim after a hot day at Chichén-Itzá may have been welcome. That is not what happened. The place is driven by commercialism. You cannot enter or exit without passing through a large shop filled with touristy crap. We received a hard sell on the bus for some Mayan stuff available and the usual photo on a souvenir that is pushed on you after your departure for an exorbitant price. A decent buffet lunch was included in my tour.........it was made clear that I was expected to tip (several times). Locals dressed in Maya costumes (possibly real Maya but who knows?) also make it clear that tipping for photos is their raison d'etre. The actual Cenote is very nice but if I ever consider a trip to the area I would choose to visit one a little more off the well-traveled money grubbing road. read more
10 years ago
This is a natural sink hole. Water is cool and filled with catfish but worth the experience. read more
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