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I'm not gonna lie, I almost chickened out coming here because I was not sure what kind of creepy critters I would encounter, as I am not a fan of getting super close with nature. But after getting myself to go, I would have completely kicked myself in the butt if I didn't, because it was AMAZING! There are so many different cenotes around Tulum and a hyped up attraction to see, and I ended up choosing to check out Gran Cenote because it was one of the biggest and most popular. When everybody says to get here early, listen to them. We got here around 10 and there was hardly anyone else, but once 12 rolled around it started to get a little overwhelming. It was 500 pesos to get in, which was fine because you could stay as long as you wanted and it included snorkeling gear. You're also required to use the outdoor shower before getting in and to put on a life jacket. They also have lockers for a few extra bucks. There were so many turtles and fish in the water, and there was just so much to see. There are also a couple caves that have bats hanging everywhere, and even though I was scared to go in at first, it ended up being really awesome to swim through! You can't come to Tulum and not visit a cenote. And if you're stuck on which one to visit, Gran Cenote is a wonderful option!
- you should block off 1 hour, max 1.5 hours which include time in cenote then drying off/sunbathing/returning for a second lap around. - 500 pesos to enter and you get a free life jacket to wear. - $30 to rent a locker but you don't need. Everyone just puts their stuff on the ground somewhere. -bring snacks/water with you! There is nothing for sale inside.
My first time traveling to Mexico so booking a tour to see the ruins and a cenote was a must! We have no regrets as the water was so beautiful. When you first get in, it's cold but after being in for awhile, it feels nice, especially because it was so humid that day. I didn't realize we were swimming wish fishes and turtles until I put my phone under water. There are also lockers you can rent to put your valuables in. I loved every single moment of it.
took a short taxi ride outside of central Tulum to This natural gem. Funny story actually. My friends and I were in the taxi over as a rain cloud just starts pouring, and we're in the car thinking our plans are ruined. Upon arriving, the rain stopped and the warm weather was still very nice for a swim since the cenote water wasn't very cold at all. The water clarity and land formation is beautiful and made it all so worth it. There is a lot water space to swim around and even between the inter connecting cenote holes. We spent a couple hours here and used the goggles and snorkels provided. So much fun!
We were staying in Cozumel and made the trek. It was a rough ferry ride ($25 including round trip) long bus ride ($5) and taxi (200 pesos) to arrive here. The entry fee was 300 pesos which included life jackets. Expensive trek, but seeing and then swimming in a cenote was worth it. Then to swim in the cave with bats over your head was so cool. The water is so clear and turtles are hanging out on the edge of the water on some of the logs. It was a bit crowded, but people were respectful of space during a pandemic. It started to rain and we got out of the cenote to go check on our things. We did not use the lockers but found some nice people to watch our things. You can rent equipment, but we brought our own.
Super cute turtles! They have lockers to put your things in so you don't have to leave it in the car. Pretty reasonable pricing. There are others Cenotes close by that are not as packed but you can't bring your phone. You literally have to dive into a small cave and crawl. Both are worth it. Wish they were more turtles. But you'll also find bats in the caves and lizards in the holes. Such a great time can't wait to come back.
They say this is a great beginner's cenote, because it's on the smaller side, access to the water is down an easy flight of stairs, and the layout is uncomplicated. When we were contemplating which of the many cenotes in Tulum to visit, we were concerned we would be depriving ourselves of a better experience at one of the bigger or nicer cenotes. But since we were in fact beginners, and because the Gran was a short distance from where we were staying downtown (15-minutes by bike, 5 by taxi), we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed! I'd read all about and seen pictures of the cenote before arriving, but nothing can quite prepare you for the magic of looking down the sinkhole and seeing 35 feet of crystal clarity. The underwater rock formations in the cavern are absolutely mesmerizing. There isn't much wildlife in the water, but I did see turtles and some small fish; they're so used to seeing humans in their environment that they'll swim right up in your face. Amazing. As of Aug 2017, admission was $180 MXN. They offer lockers, life vests, and snorkel gear for rent, and cameras (waterproof, I presume) for sale. It's worth every single penny. A few downsides: 1) The cenote and surrounding area are like a mosquito breeding ground. Be prepared. And by that, I mean mentally prepared because there's not a damn thing you can do about it (use of insect repellent is not allowed). 2) It gets really crowded during mid-day with noisy tourists. Come before noon for a much more peaceful experience. 3) The showers are cold-water only and quite unpleasant.
What a beautiful experience! The price is cheap to get in, they measure kids pricing by their height. There are bathrooms and flash dance style showers before heading to the cenote. I loved it! Before getting in you can rent a life vest and locker if needed. I'd also recommend bringing your GoPro or a waterproof phone case. There are turtles everywhere and little fishes nibbling at your feet for good exfoliation lol. If you're ever in Tulum you HAVE to go.
The cenote is was beautiful. This is my first cenote so I don't have any to compare this one too but enjoyed my first experience. Lots of turtles and little fish swimming around. The snorkeling is really cool and back in the caves of the cenote there are bats flying around, which was also cool. There is no diving or jumping into the cenote, no swing ropes or anything like that. There are ladders around that allow you to enter and exit the cenote. The cost is $25 to enter and I want to say we spent about an hour there before we left. Wasn't too crowded, not a lot of space to put your towel down so I imagine on really crowded days, you'd probably not have anywhere to sit down around the cenote, but there are lockers down there for your things if you bring your ID. We did not know the ID was required for the lockers as the sign said it was required to rent a snorkel, which we did not need since we brought our own.
What a beautiful cave with crystal clear waters to explore while in Tulum! Turtles, fish, birds and bats were all flourishing despite a rather crowded day of visitors. Life jacket rental is included with admission price and snorkel equipment and lockers are available to rent. The water was a nice cold temperature and the water was literally glowing from the sunlight and rocks. There's plenty of area in the park to hang out during the day if you bring a towel! Cash only - we used MXN but USD was also accepted.
Yes, it's touristy and yes, you should go. Visiting Gran Cenote was one of the very last things I did on my four day trip to Tulum and honestly, one of my favorite experiences ever. This cenote is one of, if not THE most well know, cenotes in the area, and for that reason is slightly more expensive and busy than some that are a little more remote. It's very close to the city (maybe ten minutes) and has modern restrooms, a little cafe onsite, and has lockers, snorkel, and scuba equipment available to rent onsite. Full disclosure: I'm more of a "glamper" in general and do not find pleasure in risks or "roughing it." My friend and I also checked out two of the underground (read: cave) cenotes in Coba and I almost hyperventilated from the combination of claustrophobia and bats. Gran Cenote was perfect for my non-adventurous vibe, but worth taking into consideration if you're a thrill seeker! Other things you need to know: + Gran Cenote is 180 pesos per person if all you want to do is doggy paddle around like I did. If you're going to rent snorkels, scuba dive, or rent lockers, it'll cost a bit more. + We arrived around 11 am on a Thursday and there was plenty of parking. The park itself was busy-ish, but no where near crowded enough that it affected our experience. A lot of travel blogs will tell you to get there as early as possible to beat the crowds, and while that might be the case on the weekend, I'd encourage you to sleep the eff in (you're on vacation, after all)! + Wear a bathing suit and bring a towel. They'll make you shower off in their (cold!) outdoor showers even if you claim you won't be swimming. + The water is insanely clear and blue and gorgeous. I would bring a waterproof camera next time so I could paddle around worry free while still snagging some photos. + There's a little grass area between the two small staircases that lead down to different parts of the cenote. You can peer down and watch what's going on below or lay in the sun, picnic, hammock, whatever. We didn't really know what we were getting into when we visited, but I would encourage a picnic situation to get your money's worth!
One of the best cenotes in Tulum. The entrance cost at the time of this review was 500 pesos in cash per person. They didn't have any ATM and they didnt accept credit. Locker rental was 30 pesos and equipment rental (livejacket) was included, just need to leave a security (ID, passport, etc) The experience was amazing as you get to swim along fish and turtles. You get to see them in action underwater. The sights underwater are incredible. The water is pretty clear and a bit chilly at the beginning but as you keep on swimming your body temperature adapts to it and it gets used to it Overall, it was really pretty and an amazing experience. Definitely worth coming here and checking it out. : ) read more
The only tourist thing I did during my trip and it didn't disappoint. I heard there are a lot of cenotes so it was hard to choose one but I'm glad we decided to come here. I recommend renting a vehicle as parking is free at the entrance but you could taxi here, just harder to get one leaving. It's about $20 usd for admission (they take credit card) which includes your life jacket and goggles. They have areas to sun tan, picnic spots and showers but no in and outs. There's 2 entrances down to the cenote and you can swim through to each side. The water was beautiful and clear with little turtles and bats in the cave. If you bring valuables, there are lockers you can rent to store your belongs. I've been to a couple other cenotes and I have to say this was the nicest and biggest one I've been to so far. I would recommend checking out this one when in Tulum. read more
I'm not gonna lie, I almost chickened out coming here because I was not sure what kind of creepy critters I would encounter, as I am not a fan of getting super close with nature. But after getting myself to go, I would have completely kicked myself in the butt if I didn't, because it was AMAZING! There are so many different cenotes around Tulum and a hyped up attraction to see, and I ended up choosing to check out Gran Cenote because it was one of the biggest and most popular. When everybody says to get here early, listen to them. We got here around 10 and there was hardly anyone else, but once 12 rolled around it started to get a little overwhelming. It was 500 pesos to get in, which was fine because you could stay as long as you wanted and it included snorkeling gear. You're also required to use the outdoor shower before getting in and to put on a life jacket. They also have lockers for a few extra bucks. There were so many turtles and fish in the water, and there was just so much to see. There are also a couple caves that have bats hanging everywhere, and even though I was scared to go in at first, it ended up being really awesome to swim through! You can't come to Tulum and not visit a cenote. And if you're stuck on which one to visit, Gran Cenote is a wonderful option! read more
- you should block off 1 hour, max 1.5 hours which include time in cenote then drying off/sunbathing/returning for a second lap around. - 500 pesos to enter and you get a free life jacket to wear. - $30 to rent a locker but you don't need. Everyone just puts their stuff on the ground somewhere. -bring snacks/water with you! There is nothing for sale inside. read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
This was a pretty cute and interesting stop. The staff was nice but make sure to bring an ID for swimming gear. Price was $30USD or 500MXN but I had a good time for 2 hours. Also the turtles were adorable!!! read more
2 years ago
My first time traveling to Mexico so booking a tour to see the ruins and a cenote was a must! We have no regrets as the water was so beautiful. When you first get in, it's cold but after being in for awhile, it feels nice, especially because it was so humid that day. I didn't realize we were swimming wish fishes and turtles until I put my phone under water. There are also lockers you can rent to put your valuables in. I loved every single moment of it. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
We went to several cenotes and this was by far the best. They ask you to shower on site before entering the water, there's a lot to explore. Great place to spend a few hours out of the sun. read more
took a short taxi ride outside of central Tulum to This natural gem. Funny story actually. My friends and I were in the taxi over as a rain cloud just starts pouring, and we're in the car thinking our plans are ruined. Upon arriving, the rain stopped and the warm weather was still very nice for a swim since the cenote water wasn't very cold at all. The water clarity and land formation is beautiful and made it all so worth it. There is a lot water space to swim around and even between the inter connecting cenote holes. We spent a couple hours here and used the goggles and snorkels provided. So much fun! read more
We were staying in Cozumel and made the trek. It was a rough ferry ride ($25 including round trip) long bus ride ($5) and taxi (200 pesos) to arrive here. The entry fee was 300 pesos which included life jackets. Expensive trek, but seeing and then swimming in a cenote was worth it. Then to swim in the cave with bats over your head was so cool. The water is so clear and turtles are hanging out on the edge of the water on some of the logs. It was a bit crowded, but people were respectful of space during a pandemic. It started to rain and we got out of the cenote to go check on our things. We did not use the lockers but found some nice people to watch our things. You can rent equipment, but we brought our own. read more
Super cute turtles! They have lockers to put your things in so you don't have to leave it in the car. Pretty reasonable pricing. There are others Cenotes close by that are not as packed but you can't bring your phone. You literally have to dive into a small cave and crawl. Both are worth it. Wish they were more turtles. But you'll also find bats in the caves and lizards in the holes. Such a great time can't wait to come back. read more
9 years ago
They say this is a great beginner's cenote, because it's on the smaller side, access to the water is down an easy flight of stairs, and the layout is uncomplicated. When we were contemplating which of the many cenotes in Tulum to visit, we were concerned we would be depriving ourselves of a better experience at one of the bigger or nicer cenotes. But since we were in fact beginners, and because the Gran was a short distance from where we were staying downtown (15-minutes by bike, 5 by taxi), we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed! I'd read all about and seen pictures of the cenote before arriving, but nothing can quite prepare you for the magic of looking down the sinkhole and seeing 35 feet of crystal clarity. The underwater rock formations in the cavern are absolutely mesmerizing. There isn't much wildlife in the water, but I did see turtles and some small fish; they're so used to seeing humans in their environment that they'll swim right up in your face. Amazing. As of Aug 2017, admission was $180 MXN. They offer lockers, life vests, and snorkel gear for rent, and cameras (waterproof, I presume) for sale. It's worth every single penny. A few downsides: 1) The cenote and surrounding area are like a mosquito breeding ground. Be prepared. And by that, I mean mentally prepared because there's not a damn thing you can do about it (use of insect repellent is not allowed). 2) It gets really crowded during mid-day with noisy tourists. Come before noon for a much more peaceful experience. 3) The showers are cold-water only and quite unpleasant. read more
What a beautiful experience! The price is cheap to get in, they measure kids pricing by their height. There are bathrooms and flash dance style showers before heading to the cenote. I loved it! Before getting in you can rent a life vest and locker if needed. I'd also recommend bringing your GoPro or a waterproof phone case. There are turtles everywhere and little fishes nibbling at your feet for good exfoliation lol. If you're ever in Tulum you HAVE to go. read more
The cenote is was beautiful. This is my first cenote so I don't have any to compare this one too but enjoyed my first experience. Lots of turtles and little fish swimming around. The snorkeling is really cool and back in the caves of the cenote there are bats flying around, which was also cool. There is no diving or jumping into the cenote, no swing ropes or anything like that. There are ladders around that allow you to enter and exit the cenote. The cost is $25 to enter and I want to say we spent about an hour there before we left. Wasn't too crowded, not a lot of space to put your towel down so I imagine on really crowded days, you'd probably not have anywhere to sit down around the cenote, but there are lockers down there for your things if you bring your ID. We did not know the ID was required for the lockers as the sign said it was required to rent a snorkel, which we did not need since we brought our own. read more
What a beautiful cave with crystal clear waters to explore while in Tulum! Turtles, fish, birds and bats were all flourishing despite a rather crowded day of visitors. Life jacket rental is included with admission price and snorkel equipment and lockers are available to rent. The water was a nice cold temperature and the water was literally glowing from the sunlight and rocks. There's plenty of area in the park to hang out during the day if you bring a towel! Cash only - we used MXN but USD was also accepted. read more
Yes, it's touristy and yes, you should go. Visiting Gran Cenote was one of the very last things I did on my four day trip to Tulum and honestly, one of my favorite experiences ever. This cenote is one of, if not THE most well know, cenotes in the area, and for that reason is slightly more expensive and busy than some that are a little more remote. It's very close to the city (maybe ten minutes) and has modern restrooms, a little cafe onsite, and has lockers, snorkel, and scuba equipment available to rent onsite. Full disclosure: I'm more of a "glamper" in general and do not find pleasure in risks or "roughing it." My friend and I also checked out two of the underground (read: cave) cenotes in Coba and I almost hyperventilated from the combination of claustrophobia and bats. Gran Cenote was perfect for my non-adventurous vibe, but worth taking into consideration if you're a thrill seeker! Other things you need to know: + Gran Cenote is 180 pesos per person if all you want to do is doggy paddle around like I did. If you're going to rent snorkels, scuba dive, or rent lockers, it'll cost a bit more. + We arrived around 11 am on a Thursday and there was plenty of parking. The park itself was busy-ish, but no where near crowded enough that it affected our experience. A lot of travel blogs will tell you to get there as early as possible to beat the crowds, and while that might be the case on the weekend, I'd encourage you to sleep the eff in (you're on vacation, after all)! + Wear a bathing suit and bring a towel. They'll make you shower off in their (cold!) outdoor showers even if you claim you won't be swimming. + The water is insanely clear and blue and gorgeous. I would bring a waterproof camera next time so I could paddle around worry free while still snagging some photos. + There's a little grass area between the two small staircases that lead down to different parts of the cenote. You can peer down and watch what's going on below or lay in the sun, picnic, hammock, whatever. We didn't really know what we were getting into when we visited, but I would encourage a picnic situation to get your money's worth! read more
YOU NEED TO GO HERE! It is incredibly beautiful (one of the most beautiful places I've ever been) and is the perfect way to spend 2 hours or so during your visit to Tulum. This is the only cenote we chose to go to, but I'm glad we picked this one! Things to remember -ENTRANCE FEE of MXN180 -SHOWER before swimming in an extremely freezing cold shower. It is awful, but just know that in March/April, the shower is colder than the cenote water itself. -If you can, GET THERE EARLY to avoid the crowds. But even if you get there at noon, you can still find quiet places in the back of the caves! -Buy snorkeling gear (or at least goggles) at Walmart or somewhere else because they charge MXN80 for snorkel goods. It's not bad, but there is a line and it looked pretty long...so just avoid it like we did by bringing your own! And it will probably be less $$ at Walmart. -You will see bats and turtles and fish! If that scares you, face your fears or stay at the hotel. Take the time to go here. It is truly gorgeous (and makes for an amazing instagram photo!) read more
10 years ago
E A S Y T O A C C E S S This is a close-to-Tulum ,safe place to snorkel in a cenote. The area inside was pretty small, and a little crowded. Unless you scuba, this can be done in 1 hour. You can rent snorkel gear or life jackets here too. Be prepared to give your Driver's License for them to hold. Pretty typical. There are a few lockers to put your valuables in. Very cheap. There are 2 restrooms, 1 damas 1 hombres. Very small, and run down, hit or miss on the TP ! There are about 10 small rooms to change clothes in, but 2 don't have doors. All in all, this property is very very run down. However, the natural beauty is outstanding. There is a peacock walking around, and that is always a plus! I fed him and we are now friends. There are turtles in the cenote that can READ!! They stay behind the sign that says "Turtle Area". Amazing! They are soooo cute. There are little fishes too. The tourist watching is fun too. European guys in Speedos, and Brazilian girls in tiny bikinis. Something for everyone. Chubby older ladies in conservative swimsuits, oh wait, that's a mirror! The water here was beautiful, cool and crystal clear. Minimal swimming skill needed. I am glad that I brought my own snorkel. Worth dragging it to Mexico from Minnesota. Entering and exiting the actual water is a little difficult, as the ladders need repairing. According to Giorgio on Ancient Aliens, some cenotes, according to the Mayans, are portals to the underworld. Happily, I can say this one is definitely not. :-) C R Y S T A L C L E A R W A T E R S read more
6 years ago
This is a must do for us from now on it was SO fun and beautiful! Our driver took us here and got us situated. You pay a small amount to get in but once you're in you can stay as long as you want - or as long as their open lol. They have bathrooms on site with changing rooms so we brought our towels and got into our bathing suits. You must shower before entering the cenotes so we did that and then we left our things on a table (there's plenty of areas to sit and relax or have a picnic too and that's where we left our things) I think there are lockers but we only had our clothes and if someone wanted to take them from us, we'd live lol. Its pretty easy to figure out where to go next, you go down these stairs and are in the area where you can snorkel (for an additional fee) or you can just jump on in. The water was cool and crystal clear and there are turtles swimming around which was super cool. There were even little babies which were SO adorable. Where the water gets deep they do have ropes to grab hold of if you're not a strong swimmer. We laughed so hard using the rope because of one person pushed down on it you'd go down with it and i was trying to keep my camera in the air (even though its waterproof I don't always trust that it REALLY is) and then I found myself up to my forehead in water but still holding the rope. I prefered the shallow areas where I could just enjoy the beauty of it all. The caves you swim under are pretty crazy with the bats flying above you - that can be a little scary but I just pushed through those areas and got where there were less cavern. They don't bother you. I highly recommend this. Its probably one of the more touristy ones but it was the perfect experience for us. read more
7 years ago
Worth the stop! My BF and I came here after our adventures at the Coba Ruins. It was exactly what we needed after biking on the dirt trails and climbing at Coba. We arrived around 1:30pm and stayed for last call. Lol. They gave a 15 min warning prior to closing at 4:45pm. The cenote is beautiful. Clear blue waters with rock formations fencing around it. It was fun to swim around with the fish and follow them under the caves. When you get inside the caves, that's when the bats are flying around over your head. It literally went from day to night. It was so cool to see and explore. After swimming, we went back up to layout on the grass and sway in the hammocks to dry off. Definitely bring your snorkeling gear if you have them. If not, you can rent them and a life vest. No lockers though. I think entry was on the higher side. I believe $180 peso per person, but it is worth it! read more
This was my first time swimming in a cenote, and it was amazing. I had seen videos and pictures online, but it was far more amazing than I thought it was going to be. We arrived at around 10 am. There were already some tourists there, but not that many. After taking a freezing shower, we made our way down to the cenote. The water was insane! It was breathtakingly beautiful. There were turtles, little guppies, and bats. I could have spent hours swimming around, but we were on a bit of a schedule. I cannot wait to return to the Riviera Maya and explore the other cenotes. Unfortunately we only had time to stop at one this time around. read more
4 years ago
Beautiful cenote, in a cavern, as opposed to some of the open water cenotes. This is what you think of when you think of cenote! It's GORGEOUS, but a bit crowded, and they built a park around it, so there can be a lot of tourists. Should be a definite must see when you are in Tulum. It's a about a 25 min bike ride from Tulum pueblo. The right hand side if the road is scary and under construction. I feared for my life a little bit the entire time I was riding the right shoulder. However, the left hand side of the road has a lovely WIDE bike path that I passed some ppl going the opposite direction on. That was a better idea. It's 180 pesos to enter, and they will also take $10USD. Biodegradable sunscreen only. I ordered mine on Amazon before I left the US. You must rinse off in the set of 3 outdoor showers before going in the water and it's frickin freezing. Bring your ID bc if you want to rent anything (snorkel, lockers) they want an ID to hold. Locker rental is 30 pesos. Snorkel rental is 80 pesos, but ew. And the water is so clear, you don't really need one. There is a turtle zone (no swimming!) where we saw about 7 turtles! You can swim through the dark cave and emerge on the other side to another open air area. Such a beautiful sight! read more
11 years ago
I'd heard the cenotes (freshwater pools at the bottom of caves) were worth a visit from Tulum, so we stopped at the Gran Cenote on the way back from Coba since it made the most geographic sense. I've heard other cenotes (dos ojos, for example) are bigger and better. This one appears small from the entrance to the pool, which you access after coming down a set of stairs and onto a dock where you can rent scuba or snorkeling gear--but it's not required to swim. A couple parts of the pool are closed off from swimmers, where there are a bunch of turtles. I didn't swim, so I didn't see the side of the cenote invisible to people who just hang on the dock, but I heard there was a really cool passageway to a larger pool on the other side. read more
4 years ago
4 years ago
If you're staying in Tulum and want to visit a cenote but can't decide which of the hundreds to see: I would recommend gran cenote because it is very close to downtown Tulum and it is super easy to get to. As soon as you enter the park, it's a very short walk to the cenote unlike some others where you're trekking through the jungle, need an RV to get to, or a local guide because you'd get lost in the jungle otherwise. That is precisely why I suggested this cenote to my partner since he's never been to this part of Mexico before. Gran cenote is a fantastic introduction to the geological phenomenon that is so unique to this region. There are many different types of cenotes and Gran Cenote has a bit of everything to please even the harshest critic. The best time to visit is early morning before the crowds appear in the afternoon. However, the temperature is generally cooler in the early morning especially in late December. When there is no sun out, it can feel even cooler. The water here is cold so if you're sensitive to temperature, then I suggest going late morning/early afternoon when it is warmer out. Sunshine is key here because you need the sunlight in order to see and fully appreciate the shimmering turquoise blue water. We brought our own snorkel gear and I highly recommend exploring all 2 caves with and without snorkel gear. The best cave is located in the far left (as you're walking down the stairs, it's the cave to the far left). I consider it the best cave because when you're in that particular cave, the sun's blue reflection via the water illuminates the cave with a bright neon blue color (it reminded me of the blue grotto but on a much smaller scale). There are more rocks and boulders in this cave and I found the fish to be bigger and more plentiful here as well. Be aware: the two caves have large colonies of bats and they will fly over your head, sometimes super close. I enjoyed every second of it and actually got quite close to some (especially in the cave located in the far right). I saw a large iguana with half of its body submerged in water as it hung onto a stalactite. I initially thought its tail was a branch until I got close enough to realize it was an iguana. If you see any wild animals like turtles and iguanas please be respectful and do not touch. Open 8am-4pm, $300 per person and includes a life vest which must be worn. No re-entry allowed and one locker is $30 to rent. After your swim, lounge on the grassy area to dry up. read more
6 years ago
Totally tourist, but still beautiful. Cost $10 US. Easy to access if you want to see a Cenote. You don't need longer than an hour or two. read more
Gran Cenote was such an amazing view with refreshing water. Tulum beach has so many different cenotes to visit. This had very clear water and lots of friendly people. Pricing wise it was around $20 per person with unlimited access to a day of relaxing. You are able to capture pictures under water as well. Unfortunately no outside drinks were allowed in. read more
9 years ago
Great place to check out a cenotè and snorkel around with some fish and turtles . There is even an area where you can see bats flying around. Plan to spend 1-2 hours. They have lockers to rent for a fee and snorkeling gear as well as life jackets if you want. Watch out for the red ants up between the bathrooms and the showers they bite. read more
5 years ago
7 years ago
Gran Cenote is a beautiful Cenote in Tulum. It's rather large and there is plenty of life underwater to see. It was about $10 USD to get in and more to rent any equipment/locker once inside. Bring towels! Also, you must rinse under a shower before entering the Cenote. No sunscreen or bug spray can be worn. It was beautiful and I highly recommend visiting. read more
5 years ago
11 years ago
There are tons of cenotes of all different sizes in the area, and though this isn't the biggest or most secluded, it's one of my favorites for one reason: TURTLES! They have a 'turtle zone' where lots of cute little guys paddle around. You can buy little baggies of fish food to feed them. There's no swimming in the turtle zone so as not to disturb them, but you can snorkel up next to it (it's netted off) and still get pretty close to those cuties. Even if you're not a huge turtle fan, you can enjoy plenty of snorkeling and exploring. Like I said it's not huge and it's not one of the ones you'd go to on a scuba tour, but it was clean, beautiful water and plenty of little nooks and crannies to explore. You can rent a locker and snorkel gear, and buy the aforementioned fish food or underwater cameras. It seemed to be a mix of families and tourists but when I was there in September it didn't feel overly packed at all. It's a great way to spend a hot day and a good mid-sized cenote to start with if you're just beginning your Tulum adventure! read more
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77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo
Mexico
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