The soil of the Yucatán Peninsula is unique in composition. It acts as a sponge when it rains. As the soil begins to dissolve, caverns are created. They can be partially or completely flooded and when they do collapse from erosion, a cenote is formed.
Tours are available to explore all four types of cenotes unique to the Yucatán, where you can revel in the beauty of these natural wonders and learn why the ancient Mayans considered them sacred shrines.
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"Fabulous Cenotes" — 01/08/2019
"Fabulous Cenotes"
01/08/2019
We had such a blast during our day at 4 different cenotes. The natural landscape and water were beautiful. The water was very cold but worth it. They provide drinks, lunch and sunblock so don't over pack for the day but DO bring some kind of water shoes. I will do this many more times!
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"Great experience" — 03/15/2018
"Great experience"
03/15/2018
Love to recomed this activity
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"Cenote and Chichen Itza Tour" — 03/15/2018
"Cenote and Chichen Itza Tour"
03/15/2018
This tour was great. We arranged through the concierge at the resort. We arrived at Chichen Itza before the crowds. So interesting. Then it was on to the Cenote. We rappelled down into the Cenote! Very exciting!! There are steps if you opt not to rappell. We were able to swim once inside. After that adventure we had a nice lunch before heading back to the resort.
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"Cenotes Awesome Experience" — 03/14/2018
"Cenotes Awesome Experience"
03/14/2018
Lots of fun and solid piggyback to Chizen Itza excursion.
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"Cenotes Tour in Cancun" — 03/14/2018
"Cenotes Tour in Cancun"
03/14/2018
Reunited with a former Mexican high school exchange student and her family in Cancun. We went on a full day tour in the Cenotes during which we went snorkeling, rappelling, kayaking, zip lining and swimming. Picked up and dropped off from our resort. We had wonderful guides in a small group, with lunch and snacks. Park was extraordinary! Our group of 10 ranged from 13 to 70 years of age and all participated. A fun, exciting family outing!
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"Beautiful Place" — 03/14/2018
"Beautiful Place"
03/14/2018
I would recommend going here if you visit Cancun its so beautiful, never seen anything like it before, if I had brought extra clothes I would of jumped in to swim.
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"Cenotes" — 03/14/2018
"Cenotes"
03/14/2018
This tour is awesome all nature is incredible and the tours is a good way to go
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"Cenotes" — 03/14/2018
"Cenotes"
03/14/2018
This is truly an exceptional experience as it is otherworldly. Great for all ages
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"Cenotes Azul" — 03/14/2018
"Cenotes Azul"
03/14/2018
What an amazing pristine adventure visiting the Cenotes Azul near Playa Del Carmen was, so incredible we visited twice. Your very own fish spa, cliff jumping, and wonderful cenotes waters await. You will not regret this adventure.
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"Westin Lagunamar Mar" — 03/14/2018
"Westin Lagunamar Mar"
03/14/2018
Westin Lagunamar. I have been there 2 times and it has been worth while both times.
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"Visited last year" — 03/14/2018
"Visited last year"
03/14/2018
Nice to explore and swimming.
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"Cenotes" — 03/07/2018
"Cenotes"
03/07/2018
This tour is fun for the whole family. You have you own guide for the day and your own bus. You stop at four cenotoes each of different size, age, and activity. The lunch is good food and their are adult beverages and kid beverages.
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"Cenotes" — 03/07/2018
"Cenotes"
03/07/2018
Cenotes can only be found in this part of the World they are magical and mysterious
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"Cenotes was Incredible" — 02/13/2018
"Cenotes was Incredible"
02/13/2018
This was an awesome excursion. We went zip lining, kayaking, rappelling, and jumped off cliffs. it was too scary as my entire family did the entire excursion. We had a blast and will definitely do it again next time we are in Cancun!!
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"Amazing" — 02/09/2018
"Amazing"
02/09/2018
The cenotes around the Yucatan peninsula as amazing. Some can be quite cold, but it is an experience you will never forget.
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"Cenotes Tour" — 02/09/2018
"Cenotes Tour"
02/09/2018
Definitely do a cenotes tour. Lots of fun. Lots of different cenotes types. Many different things to do at them....slides, zip lines, cliff jumping, rappelling, kayaking, snorkeling. Etc
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"Reveal Your Inner World by Exploring a Cenotes" — 02/08/2018
"Reveal Your Inner World by Exploring a Cenotes"
02/08/2018
I highly recommend a Cenotes Tour, as you descend into the depths of Mexico, you will discover your own inner depths.
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"Cenote Ik Kil" — 02/08/2018
"Cenote Ik Kil"
02/08/2018
Cenote Ik Kil is our absolute favorite activity when travelling to Chicken Itza. Bring your camera, the view is amazing. We like to leave very early to tour Chichen Itza, before it gets too hot, then eat a late lunch at the resort next to Cenote Ik Kil. This is the most beautiful of all of the cenotes we have seen.
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"Cenotes tour" — 02/08/2018
"Cenotes tour"
02/08/2018
I would like to recoment this half day xenote tour. I was blown away by the entire adventure. I will do this every time i visit cancun. Perfect for families and groups
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"Wonderful experience at Cenotes" — 02/08/2018
"Wonderful experience at Cenotes"
02/08/2018
It was an fun day trip. We swam in there. Water was fresh and fishes swam next to you.
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"Family fun adventure and cultural experience" — 02/08/2018
"Family fun adventure and cultural experience"
02/08/2018
Loved the high energy repelling and zip lining but also the shaman blessing and authentic Mayan food. Such a fun day!
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"Awesome family day" — 02/07/2018
"Awesome family day"
02/07/2018
Took our family on a trip into the Mayan jungle to go swimming in the cenotes and zipline above the trees. Awesome experience for a day excursion.
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