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    Azul Cenote

    4.5 (33 reviews)
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    Elizabeth G.

    This is by far the most beautiful cenote i have been to in Mexico. I have visited a few, but none compare to this one. the waters blue and so clear. there is a lot of algea so definitely wear some type of water shoes whenever you visit! The entrance fee was $120 pesos which is like $6 USD. this cenote is located on the main interstate in Playa del Carmen. if you plan on visiting this cenote DO NOT BOOK a tour company because it will be very expensive. We got a taxi cab and he dropped us off at the entrance. We paid him extra for him to wait on us and return us to our airbnb.

    Austin G.

    They say this is one of the best cenotes in the area and it is not bad. You pay only a few dollars to dark and the cenote is right there. It is blue and beautiful. There's one main cenote and you can cliff jump into it, which is fun. They also have the type of fish that eat the dead skin off of your feet. It feels weird at first, but people pay an arm and a leg to get this done. Here, it's free if you want it. There are a few other smaller pools nearby, but nothing to write home about. It's worth going to one cenote while in Mexico and I recommend this one, but don't plan on staying for hours. It's more of a one hour event and you're done.

    Lay D.

    A hidden gem within Cancun. I don't believe this cenote is affiliated with any hotels, so you won't hear about it unless it's from the locals. Coming to this location was one of the highlights of my trip to Cancun. It's a spectacular place that will help clear your mind and let you relax. Less cluster fucky than most parts of Cancun, which is a huge plus. I'll be back!

    T T.

    I had never heard of Cenotes (Say-NOH-Tays) before and so glad I went. If you are in Mexico near the Mayan Riviera it's a must. It's definitely something on your bucket list that you have to experience. The other Cenotes costs a bit more because it's bigger and there are guides to take you through the underwater caves, but this is a good first one to get your feet wet. The water is crystal clear! Seriously, I've never seen water so clear and pristine. We went on a very bad day though when it was on a weekend and the locals all swarmed to it, but nevertheless, it was still a great experience if you love spending time swimming and relaxing. There's also a cliff for you to jump off of. We stayed at the Barcelo Maya Resort and this was right across the street from there. You could walk, but the cars zooming by could be quite dangerous if you have kids travelling with you, so we took a longer and safer route and drove. When we went it was about $3/pp USD. Some of the locals warn you to watch your belongings and do not keep anything in sight in the car because they will break-in.

    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.

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    Miko B.

    Amazing place to be, clear waters, friendly people, secluded so its not too packed. This cenote is more for local people so you wont hear about it that much and wont be able to get there unless you ask for a taxi or alternatively ask the bus driver to drop you off at cenote azul. The waters are cold so be ready for 64-70 degrees F haha. The fishes here are amazing and are not afraid at all. The best part is that they have those fishes that pick off your dead skin. The prices are really cheap: $6 dollars or 80 pesos. You can also rent equipment like snorkeling gear which is like 40 pesos to rent (something like that), and they have snacks to buy. HOWEVER beware of mosquitoes because there are a lot that attacked us but putting repellant on wont do you good because it will just wash off when entering the water. They have a no sunscreen and no repellant rule because its bad for the cenote so it may be a good idea to just wear a t-shirt or be in the water as much as possible. The mosquitoes will bite you if you are not consistently moving in the water. They also have caves in the water and a cliff where you can jump off from like less than 20ft high. This is a magnificent place to just slowly drift and see the fishes and its like seeing an underwater garden. What to bring: MINIMALISM. They have no lockers so pack as little or no valuables as possible. Bring lots of water, snacks (since the snacks there are expensive) or even lunch, snorkeling gear, towels, water shoes, and water proof camera with a lanyard so you have it at all times. Also the water can get a little deep so bring inflatables or life jackets.

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    Beautiful Cenote. So much nature to see and it's so much fun to jump off the cliff into the beautiful, crisp, clean water. Refreshing!

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    Hidden gem. Only saw locals here at this spot. Not a single tourist. Definitely a place I'll always come back to

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    Beutiful spot, nice dive, easy access, fish eating feet!

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    “After some car trouble we got to the cenote later in the day around 3 PM and went up to the desk and paid 150 pesos each.”

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    Yal ku laguna

    Yal ku laguna

    4.1(25 reviews)
    10.2 km

    Probably the most underwhelming snorkeling experience that I have had. This was my first time…read moresnorkeling in a lagoon and I was really excited because the water looked clear and beautiful on land. We came here with a tour guide around 11am in February, and the water was not only cold, but there were not many fish. When there were fish, it was the same type of fish over and over again. Maybe she just didn't take us to the right places, but I didn't see anything that excited me. I probably wouldn't want to come here again to snorkel. There are probably much better places for it!

    Super fun experience. On a recent trip to Cancun for a wedding my friends and I decided to book an…read moreexcursion from our hotel and decided upon one that takes you to both a cenote and a laguna for snorkeling. Yal Ku happened to be the lagoon our guide took us to. Didn't get to explore the area too much but theres a parking lot, small changing rooms, bathrooms, and a small restaurant. Several other groups were there trying to snorkel at the same but it wasn't overly crowded. We first went and got our supplies...lifevests, goggles and fitted them. Once everyone was fitted we jumped into the water and were instructed to go to a certain area of the lagoon. Some areas had slightly poor visibility--I mean, it is a lagoon, can't expect too much. Some cool things I saw included this huge school of sardines swimming right next to me and some rainbow colored fish in another area. Almost didn't want to leave the water because I was so excited to explore. Made me want to book a snorkeling trip to an island asap... Anyway, when you do come out to the parking area, you might run into the ice cream man with those pinwheel crackers~get some!

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    Yal ku laguna - Lagoon~

    Lagoon~

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    Yal ku laguna

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    Aktun Chen

    Aktun Chen

    4.9(21 reviews)
    15.5 km

    It honestly was not as big of a wow factor as I had hoped…read more... Our tour guide for the cave was subpar at best! He did a very bad job at sharing the ecological (and anthropological) history of the area He did a bad job answering questions... We were rushed through the cave ........ It is a beautiful cave though, especially the part where you walk over the water over the bridge ((but definitely should not be a top 10 National Geographic cave walk!!!..?!!! I have seen much cooler caves!...) The animal park is very fun. They take nice care of the animals and they actually have a great variety. My two-year-old had a great time with the animals. The cenote Was ***extremely busy !...... full of loud obnoxious tour groups who completely ruined the whole vibe There are catfish in the water that do not bite The cenote is small. The water is crystal clear! It is very fun to explore! Bring a mouth piece for the snorkel, as they do not provide those (the thing that enables you to breathe while you are under water) The water is FREEZING cold Even colder than they advertise There are no wet suits We went Thursday at 1 pm for the cave, and 3pm for the cenote, so I was not expecting it to be busy..... The cenote is 10 minutes away from the cave ( you have to drive there) Aktun Chen is about 20 minutes down a dirt road- once you exit the highway, there are signs saying you are heading the right way to the cave/cenote, but I kept doubting myself.. as the dirt road feels very remote Glad I went, but honestly would not go back again... PS- they say no sunscreen to protect the cenote, but allow bug repellent lololol -- do you know how much more toxic bug repellent is than sunscreen?? Hire better staff, and I will feel inclined to give a better review It felt like a cattle corral ..... did not feel genuinely cared for ((or that the staff genuinely cares for the environment!..!.!.!)

    We signed up for the combo package which included ziplining, then a cave tour and then the cenote…read more The whole family unanimously agreed Aktun Chen was the highlight of our 1 week trip to Mexico. The ziplining was 10 ziplines, and the tour guides were fun and allow you to go upside down or 2 people at once on some of them. Make sure to bring money to tip the tour guides! The cave tour was the weakest section but I admit I did learn a bunch of interesting geological sorts of stuff. The cave actually gets a bit muggy and so the cenote was a great way to finish the day and cool off. They have you do a very brief "tour" in the cenote and then we were given about 30 min of free, unsupervised play time there. The water is clear, cool, clean and you adjust very quickly to the temperature. The lighting and colors were MAGICAL and the kids loved swimming amongst catfish. Water shoes were perfect for the whole day. You get a locker at each site. Towels and change of clothes are handy at the end of the day- don't forget those! And keep in mind that getting to the front entrance of Aktun Chen is not the same as getting to the actual reception area - it's ~ 3.5 km down a windy dirt road. Something to consider if you get motion sick easily, or something to consider if you rent a tiny car that might have difficulty on dirt roads.

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    Aktun Chen - At the reception entrance to the cave

    At the reception entrance to the cave

    Aktun Chen - Inside the cave (on the bridge over water, which was one of the coolest parts of the tour)

    Inside the cave (on the bridge over water, which was one of the coolest parts of the tour)

    Aktun Chen - Family friendly-- my son is 2 years old and loved the cave tour-- he hated the cenote!

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    Family friendly-- my son is 2 years old and loved the cave tour-- he hated the cenote!

    Akumal

    Akumal

    4.1(68 reviews)
    12.2 km

    Akumal beach is such a great beach for exploring the sea turtles and snorkeling! Not great if you…read moreare looking for white sands and no shells though. Weather is always amazing and so many things to do with the little town and dive shop there. Also several restaurants to eat.

    Beautiful white sand beach, turtles in the water, minimal seaweed, what more could you ask for!…read more I understand why people make this beach their home base for their Quintana Roo vacation.! I'm not entirely sure one must pay for the guided tour to get in the water and see the turtles. I want to support the local economy, but perhaps there's a trick to enjoying this beach without paying for guided tour, think life jackets, and locker rooms. There is a restaurant on site, and my friend and I just gave a really big tip to the waiter so he would let us leave our bags at the table for 15 minutes while we snorkeled with our own gear to see the turtles. kind of hush hush, we did it very discreetly and quietly and quickly. I attached the screenshot I showed to the taxi driver upon arrival to get us to the restaurant without going through the Disneyland style entrance line and fee. I'm not sure I recommend this method, however, as I can imagine multiple ways this theory could have gone wrong. Side note, perhaps we were off season in late may, but we actually saw no turtles. maybe we should have paid for the guided tour after all.

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    Akumal
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    Laguna Kaan Luum

    Laguna Kaan Luum

    4.6(9 reviews)
    51.6 km

    Laguna Kaan Luum is a great spot to check out while visiting Tulum. It's a lake with typically…read moreturquoise waters. It has a cenote in the middle, but only scubadivers are allowed to go. This is my second visit here and although it was still beautiful, the water wasn't as turquoise and breathtaking as I remember it being the first time I visited. After conducting some research, I do believe that has to do with the time of year of the visits. Regardless, it's still very enjoyable and worth checking out. It's basically a very calm lake. The atmosphere is calm, relaxed, and completely care free no worries vibe. It's the spot to definitely unplug and take in natures pure beauty right in front of your eyes. In the water are hammocks for swinging. An area for overlook. A few huge docks. There's also a few swings in the water. A bar area to purchase beverages and food items. Note, it does cost to get in. I believe it was $18.00 US dollars. You are not allowed to bring in sunscreen, you leave it at the door, and can take it on your way out. You're required to take a shower upon entering. Staff were friendly and explained everything well even with the bit of language barrier. My friend and I enjoyed our time for about two hours and if I come back in February/March 2026, I'd definitely come back for another visit.

    This Laguna is a great spot to go swimming! We came after a long and hot walk through the nearby…read moreTulum ruins, so it felt especially refreshing. The Laguna is only a few minutes of walking away from the parking lot. There is a nice observation tower to look at the shift between shallow and deep water. Regular swimmers are limited to the shallow area on the outskirts of the Laguna (which is very expansive) while divers with equipment are allowed to go to the deep center. In the shallow areas are various swings, hammocks, photo opportunities, and even volleyball nets (bring your own ball). We spent a few hours relaxing in the water and soaking up the sun. The ticket is 300 pesos per person and parking is free (need a small tip).

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    Laguna Kaan Luum
    Laguna Kaan Luum
    Laguna Kaan Luum

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    Pro Dive México

    Pro Dive México

    1.5(2 reviews)
    2.9 km

    Milan was the only good part of this experience and should be commended for his work and…read moreprofessionalism. He did the best he could to make our dive enjoyable. The equipment here is in terrible condition, they rent tanks, rather than servicing and supplying their own, and I had to go through 3 tanks on my first dive to find one that sealed. They do not provide a save-a-dive kit aboard the boat, nor do they even carry simple o-rings to replace the ones on the tanks, despite it being obvious that this is a regular issue. While I had my own wetsuit, no one else in the dive group did, and the ones they provided all had large holes on the shoulders and legs. They did not have enough fins, and tried to give a brand new diver a set of fins that would have surely fallen off the minute he got into the water. I was told that there were *just* enough weights, something that they should have in plentiful supply, but the instructor had to give me two from his own BCD so that I had enough. Worst of all, the pressure gauges did not read correctly, and the incorrect information displayed on the gauge caused me to completely run out of air at depth without warning. Another couple in the group had to share air, on the way to the decompression stop, again because of a false reading on his gauge. The boat captain and crewman did the bare minimum to assist, and seemed bothered by any request to hand items down to you. I have used 2 other dive shops that have show professionalism and customer service that put this location to shame. I will never use any of the ProDive shops based on my experience this trip. Follow up: A representative from Pro Dive reached out to me and said they are working to get new equipment for this location. I also received a full refund for both my dives.

    Several disappointing aspects of this place. First, is the disorganization. I emailed to sign up…read morefor the AOW class weeks in advance. I figured they would have opened the book portion online to review before we got there, but no. When we got there the manager, Coliman, interrupted the girl at the front to tell us that the instructor (who was standing next to us) would not review the material with us all at once that we needed to go off and return when we had answered all the questions. Next, wreck diving was the only reason I chose this dive shop to the Advanced Open Water class. I informed the liason when I made the reservation this. She knew the days I was going to be there. When we got there, it was posted that wreck diving was only on Wednesdays. We arrived on Thursday. The only good part of the class was the instructor Sergio. He was relaxed and helpful. My BCD and equipment had issues but he was trying really hard to help me. I wanted to try to still my own Regulator with their BCD but the manager Coliman said it was a "policy" they could not put my equipment on theirs. I had to pay for their rental. Their equipment was frayed, and regulator dragged. This manager , Coliman, made this vacation dive much harder than it had to be. I was not allowed to take my camera on the dives since it was a class and I missed being able to take pictures of the sea turtles and octopus. We elected to go the Cenotes (fun dive to them) and we had a tech diver instructor, Kim, who was very good, I liked her a lot. She was frank and I liked that about her instructing style. I learned a lot from her. I had to make up a dive since my equipment failed and pay for it. I will not go through this dive shop in the future.

    Azul Cenote - hiking - Updated September 2026

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