Absolutely stunning open cenote. It's one of those places that make you take a step back and admire nature and all of its beauty. It was pretty busy when we went, but there's plenty of space all around. You can tell the people who work here really care about the preservation of this space and wanted to take care of it. The guide was very nice and made sure we knew all of the safety precautions before getting in. There are a few entry points and areas to jump in. We left our stuff laying around and it was very safe. Definitely have snorkels ready so you can see all of the beautiful fish. Try and find the blue lobster! read more

Cenote Jardín del Edén - Free Diving Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Great price and generous conversion rate here. The Cenote is beatiful and not too busy the two times i've been. The cliff jumping is also a huge plus. read more

This is the second cenote we visited during our recent Mexico trip. The family enjoyed the place because of the following: 1. A fully open cenote. 2. Crystal clear deep water. 3. School of fishes are enjoyable to see plus a free feet spa experience. 4. Cliff jumping is free and fun. 5. Admission price is very affordable. 6. Life jacket is available for rent. We used a special service taxi going to/ from the place, the driver waited for us, we were there probably about 2 1/2 hours. He dropped/ picked up us too when we walked around Playa Del Carmen prior coming. We paid for the convenience. It worked because we were a group of 6. This is a highly recommended when in the area. It is one of the best cenotes as per locals recommendation. read more

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While figuring out plans for both the Cozumel and Costa Maya stops on a recent NCL cruise, Chas and I researched many options and ideas. One of the most intriguing were the Cenotes of Mexico. These natural reservoirs of water are often underground or a large sink hole, but some are part of a larger system. At "Jardin Del Eden" there is a large area to swim for anyone who is just swimming or snorkeling, and then for the more advanced diver with scuba gear, there are many underground tunnels to swim through and explore. From the Port in Cozumel we had to take a speed ferry across to mainland Mexico from the Island of Cozumel. This was probably about a 20-25 minute ride across a VERY choppy water. This experience was already different than any I had before in Mexico because no one spoke any English to us at all on the little ferry. We were able to communicate well enough, but compared to the touristy areas I had previously been, this was a noticeable change. The arrival at Playa Del Carmen at first was similar to Ports of Cozumel or Costa Maya because everyone spoke English and everyone attempted to sell you anything they had. One guy even told me he'd sell me his neighbors' wife for the right price! We managed to get through the port unscathed and found our way to the man who was in charge of all the taxi service for the area. The taxi ride to the cenote was probably about 20 minutes long and our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a couple items of conversation lost in translation, but it made for a more fun ride. This cenote had so much to offer the prospective traveler looking for something different for their time in Mexico. If you are into nature, there were many beautiful views to take in like the woods surrounding the cenote as well as the waters themselves. If you are a fan of wildlife there are many different forms of animals like iguanas and other lizards, birds, and in the waters many varieties of fish. If you were just looking some basic relaxation the entire cenote was relaxing but they also offered massages at an additional fee. Snorkel and life vest rentals available as well as a little grill area for local food. Placed around the perimeter of the cenote were areas to put your belongings and to relax if you choose. We were able to secure a nice little hut that had some coverage overhead as well as a table and some chairs so we were able to leave our bags, phones, towels, etc. in a safe place while we were in the water. A few things that were important to note about not only this cenote, but cenotes in general. Probably the most important is that you cannot wear sunblock when entering. I brought along a SPF T-shirt so that I would not get too burnt and I had a nice straw hat with me to protect my head. This cenote did not, but most cenotes have showers that you are required to use prior to entering so that the PH and other things are not altered by your body when you swim. Another thing is that some of the more popular (and expensive) cenotes do not allow you to keep your phone or camera on you during your time there and they offer lockers (at a cost) for you to store those things. It's my understanding this is to drive the sales of their in house photographers but perhaps also due to some form of possible issues bringing your personal belongings into the water creates. We could not be happier that we chose this "excursion" for our day docked in Cozumel this time around. This was not a trip planned through the cruise line and that made it even more exciting. All of the things we were able to do came out to less for 3 of us than it would have costed to do any of the excursions from the cruise line for even 2 of us. This also opened our eyes to cenotes and has made us extremely eager to begin looking at ways to get back to some more. read more

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We were told that is one of the best Cenote's to visit if you are vacationing in Playa del Carmen, so my wife and I decided to check it out. Once we finally made it to the cenote and got in, we had a wonderful time. We had brought our own snorkel gear and it was amazing to see all of the different type of fish and life under the water. This cenote is not open on Saturdays so if you're planning to visit on the weekend, plan for Friday or Sunday. Upon arrival, we found that there were plenty of parking spots. Also, they had lockers to store your stuff in and life jackets to rent for 25 pesos each with a 50 peso deposit. Most cenotes will have showers and you're required to take a quick shower before jumping into the cenote to preserve the water and limit toxins in the cenote. This one did not have any restrictions, no showers, etc. There was a small sign that said eco friendly sunscreen only, but other than that, no special instructions. The upkeep of this spot was severely lacking. The lockers were in pretty bad shape and rusted. There are a few sitting areas with tables to sit and relax or put your towels, etc. There is a food stall in the middle where you could grab some tacos, etc., however, we were full from our delicious lunch and decided not to give the food a try. If this was my first visit to a cenote I would have given it a higher rating, however, since we have been to much nicer cenotes prior to visiting this one, it did not compare, especially for the cost. Overall the experience that would stand out for first time visitors would be the scuba diving, snorkeling and the possibility of a free fish pedicure. (If you stand still on one of the many rocks in the cenote, there are tiny fishes that will swim up and eat the dead skin off your feet). A few things to note: 1) If you do not have a rental car, or are backpacking, walking or taking a taxi, bus or the collectivo make sure to wear good walking shoes. As they will most likely drop you off at the highway. It's a long walk to the actual Cenote and the road is not paved, very bumpy with lots of large rocks and pot holes. Its about a 10-20 minute walk depending on your pace. This is not a wheelchair or stroller friendly facility so it would be less than ideal for the elderly or young children. 2) Be careful if you decide to jump in the cenote as this one had plenty of large rocks and some people were complaining of scratching themselves on the rocks upon entry. 3) If you have snorkel gear bring it, they didn't seem to have any. 4) They had groups of scuba divers there, which was very cool but you had to be careful when in the water because as they were exploring they would swim right next to it right underneath you. There were a few almost collisions in the water. 5) It gets pretty crowded at times, so the earlier you can get there the better. Additionally, regardless of what time you get there, the price is still 200 pesos per person, so go early and get your moneys worth. 6) Bring extra pesos as the cost of any food, lockers and life jackets are all in addition to the entry fee. 7) There are bathrooms but the cleanliness factor was severely lacking. The bathrooms are not ideal to change cloths or get your swim wear on. 8) Like with any cenote, make sure to bring your own towels. read more

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The garden of Eden cenote is simply exquisite! This natural sink hole in Playa was amazing! The water was clear, refreshing, and a satisfying way to spend a hot afternoon. There were ample seating areas, underwater caves, and amazing places to explore. There were two areas for jumping and diving. Lots of wonderful rocks to sit on in the middle and around the water to take swimming breaks or just sit back and allow the tiny fish to nibble, and tickle you while they exfoliate your feet. They also offer massages, and smoothies. But if you really want to enjoy your day don't forget to pack a light lunch and some bottles of water. read more

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This is the only cenote I have been to, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I loved it here. It was my favorite day of my vacation. Took the collectivo from our resort, got dropped at the road and walked to the entrance where it was 100 pesos to get in, and as others have said, a bit of a walk to the cenote after paying. But no big deal, it was a nice stroll. It was a large open cenote with clear blue water and a nice temperature. There are deep spots and also rocks to stand on when you want to rest or just hang out. I brought snorkeling gear from our resort and had a great time snorkeling about looking at all of the fish and the underwater foliage / rocks / nook & crannys. You'll want some sandals to protect your feet when you are walking around up top. There are benches to sit on and a small gazebo if you want to hang out. There are also trees to protect you from the sun. There are bathrooms, but they are rustic. You need to bring your own towel, and water / drinks and snacks. They say no alcohol, but not sure how strictly enforced that is, I'm sure they're trying to protect themselves from drunks drowning themselves. They ask that you use non-chemical sunscreen. You can leave your bag of stuff on / under a bench. People seem really trusting, and I actually saw someone leave a phone unattended while they swam, but I wouldn't recommend it. We took minimal money and stuffed our phones in the bottom of our bags. There is an area to jump off of which many people advantage of, I was too chicken. Looked like fun though. There are stairs leading down to the cenote, be careful they can be quite slippery with algae. About 1ish, they started prepping a grill and it appeared they were going to cook something, but they took so long getting the grill started that we were finally ready to leave before they got the food going. Too bad, I would have liked to have tried whatever they were going to cook up. Beautiful swimming hole, nice people, just an all around great experience. Hoping I get to do it again someday. read more

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Would recommend. Quickie is very passionate about the cenote and ecosystem there. Definitely do not wear sunblock, perfume or bug spray. Water clarity was great and my 15 and 18 y/o girls had a blast jumping from the tree (maybe 5-6 meter) and the side of cliff. Thought they'd spend an hour or 2 there but it was almost 3 hours of them having fun. We had a rental car and drove straight up to the cenote but it's a long walk if you take a taxi or public transportation. read more

We had intentions of going to Cenote Dos Ojos, but our driver said his favorite was Cenote Edén. When in Rome....when in Mexico. This is my 3rd cenote, each being particularly different and incredible experiences. Cenote Edén is significantly less expensive than Dos Ojos. 100 pesos/person ($5.75USD) to swim and jump at our leisure. We did rent 2 snorkels and masks for a minimal fee (40 pesos/$2.25USD). Life jackets could be rented for (30 pesos/$1.70USD). I recommend bringing something to clean the mouthpiece of the snorkel from the last person... We weren't the only ones who thought the price was right. We arrived around noon with very few people. It became busy around 1, mainly 20 somethings looking for jumping thrills. There is a lifeguard on duty. This place is pretty rustic. Running water and toilets that flush. Suits its purpose. The water is crystal clear and scenery is breathtaking. So gorgeous. You can snorkel and see fish, mainly silver, but there were some blue and yellow ones. There were also scuba divers down in the cracks and crevices. Incredible experience with beautiful memories and pictures. read more

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We arrived to this Cenote after reading how amazing this place to be only greeted by a man who told us it would be 200 pesos but closing in 30 minutes. (The sign & internet said closing at 17:00, we arrived before 16:00.) That's fine we left it to late in the day but asked if they could give us a deal, rather than pay full price? "Nope, that's why I'm telling you we are closing in 30 minutes." was the reply. We did not stay. I don't know if this place is "The garden of Eden" but the guy at the gate did not make it inviting. #NEXT! Also, not opened on Saturdays!?! That seems odd to us. read more

This is the only cenote I have ever visited. We spent our vacation in Puerto Aventuras and knew we wanted to visit a cenote during our trip. We saw many cenotes listed on the travel sites that were nearby, so we just figured we'd play it by ear once we arrived. We asked for a recommendation from the local lady who worked in the golf cart rental office and she told us that Cenote Jardin del Eden was her favorite one and that she visits several times a week to meditate. She also told us it was super close to the resort. Perfect! We called a cab and the trip was barely 10 minutes from our Airbnb and just outside the gate of the resort. It's on the west side of the highway 307. The cabs drop you off right at the highway, so be prepared to walk down a dirt road in the forest for about 20 minutes. We paid for our inexpensive tickets at the shack (no, really) closest to the highway drop off. When we finally got to the cenote, we discovered they have some dilapidated rusted out lockers that you can rent to hold your belongings. I was really hesitant, but all of us had our phones and wallets with us, so we pretty much had to. There are some benches picnic tables available right next to a food hut that seemed to serve tacos and hot dogs and burgers. If you order food, be sure to have pesos on hand. No credit cards are accepted. There are several points of entry into the cenote. You can jump or dive in the approved areas which are clearly marked as such. Or if you want to ease in, you can scale down your choice of some rickety stairs. The water is crystal clear and freezing cold. It's also deceivingly deep! We had read that the cenotes in the area are so clean because they don't allow patrons to wear sunscreen. We also saw that some of the cenote spots had showers available on site for people to use beforehand. Considering the shabby state of the amenities at this spot, we weren't surprised that there were no showers. There are huge boulders under the water that you can see and some of them you can swim to and sit on. It's pretty cool. Just beware that these rocks are incredibly slippery with moss. Don't bust your head open! I sat up there with my family for a while and schools of little fish would swim over and nibble at our feet and legs! There was trio of scuba divers there when we visited. There's no way I'm brave enough for that, although I'll bet it was super cool under there. They brought their own gear with them. There are so many cenotes in Mexico. Some are fancy and touristy with a bunch of amenities, and others are not. We're really happy we chose a cenote that the locals prefer! We had a such a great time! read more

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Cenote Eden is beautiful! You can get the bus to drop you off at the main road but keep in mind once you pay and get in, there is still a bit of a walk down to the cenote. It is cheap to get in and you can hire snorkeling equipment or just bring your own! I did scuba diving open water training at the cenote and it was worth hauling the gear down the stairs. The water is clear, it is kept very natural and clean and you can see the fish very easily. Go for a swim or chill at the top and watch people dive in from a tree above. The facilities here are very basic, there is a toil and a few seating areas but please try and take your trash with you as you go as our Mexican dive instructor told us many Cenote owners often don't have cars or rubbish facilities. This cenote or other cenotes are definitely a must if you are visiting Mexico! I have not seen anything like this anywhere else. read more

Cenote Jardín del Edén - Free Diving Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Beautiful cenote. This is a must stop. It's beauty & the thrill to jump in the water are well worth the 100 pesos & drive in - about 7 minutes from the highway. read more

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Left the house around 10am got to the gate at 10:15am. 3 people ahead of us. The gate keeper started screaming at us and the 3 people ahead of us. Okay so I back up and park as he told us to do. He told the 3 ahead of us to leave now. They cursed at each other for 2 to 3 minutes. After almost having to break up a fight in front of my family they sped away. Now it's my turn. I get 1000 pesos for 5 of us. Pay the man. Was as nice as I could possibly be. He gives me the 5 passes. Said hey do you have any alcohol? I said we have a 6 pack of beer. He said you have to leave it here. I said no problem. Walk back to the van to get him the beer. When I turn around he is in my face yelling at me your done here. My kids wife and I have no clue what the issue was. I bring the beer thinking this guy can't be serious right now. He gives me the 1000 pesos back and told us to get the f$&@ out of here. This was our last stop of the week and we all were going to spend the rest of our money here. I have never left a bad review on here for anything. Either these people don't want anybody here or this man needs fired. Also the 3rd group trying to get in were gone before I could back up and pull out the other way. 3 groups of people in a row never made it in. 42 years I have never seen anybody act like this. read more

Fantastico! Ya tu sabes! My favorite cenote in this part of the Yucatan. Go early and you will have the place to yourself. Honestly, a magical experience. Crystal clear, cool waters surrounding by limestone cliffs and caves in the midst of the jungle, yet 10 mins from 10 huge resorts. Much less touristy than Cristallino or Azul, it is a hike from the main carretera, but it is worth it. Truly a magical destination- with a couple of 20 ft platforms to leap from! read more

Great Cenote! Great place to pack a picnic and spend the day. It's 200 pesos per person to get in (about $12 USD per person) and you can rent life jackets, lockers, and snorkel gear for an additional cost (150 pesos) but I would recommend bringing your own snorkel gear. You can bring fins if you plan on free diving but they're not necessary. We saw some scuba divers diving there so that's an option too. The "driveway" to the Cenote is quite long so I would recommend asking your taxi driver to wait at the Cenote to take you back so you don't have to walk back to the road to catch a taxi. Don't forget that cenotes are cold! You may want to wear a wet shirt and bring an extra towel to dry off! They also have multiple high outcrops to jump off of! read more

A great place to swim and enjoy a cenote day. However the cenote hours are 9am to 6pm and it is closed on Saturdays. Food (sausages or hanburgers, burritos and quesadillas) and drinks are available. read more

Best thing ever super nice. It has like the best deck to sit on and put your stuff and a variety of jumps to jump in to the actual cenote. But the only downside is the cold water that lays below, but if you don't mind that than you should definitely go and have a great time. read more

Definitely a good stop. The guide was very knowledgeable. Great for a first time snorkeler like myself. They also provide a quick meal before bringing you back to the resort. read more

What a hidden gem. By far my favorite Cenote I visited while there. I truly enjoyed myself. Unfortunately no bug spray and no sunscreen (not even biodegradable). It's understandable because they are preserving the environment. Just keep in mind you'll be sending a lot of time in the sun (beware of a sunburn). There is cliff jumping and you can get a fish foot massage. Very cool and exciting! read more

Was here back in October, beautiful place. We rented a car from Playa, and on the way to Bacalar we stopped here. It was fun and chilling, and I even took the freefall jump which gets your adrenaline going on. Unfortunately this is a non smoking place. read more

This cenote was recommended to us and we are sure glad we went! It cost about $6 to get in per person (children were cheaper). We belatedly realized that it would've been a great place to have brought some packed sandwiches - there is a beautiful platform deck built on one side of the cenote, with benches, huts, and water decks available around the other sides. The water is crystal clear and absolutely beautiful. It's very refreshing after the warm ocean water and hot days. We brought our own snorkel gear and it was neat to swim with the fish and explore the caverns - you can see all the way to the bottom. If you stop and rest on a rock, the fish will come over to nibble at your feet. People were also scuba diving and there are some nice places to cliff jump, which my boyfriend took advantage of. Be aware that no suncreen or bug spray is allowed. Highly recommended! read more

We went to this Cenote a week or two ago and it was a lot of fun! I think it cost about $6 USD to get the two of us in. Really neat. And really cold! But nice on those hot hot sunny days. I'd recommend your first time in the water be a jump from above, otherwise it will take you 5 minutes to get your whole body in the cold read more

Beautiful, clear fresh water cenote/water hole. Fun for scuba, snorkeling, or just swimming. Tiny restroom. Long, hot hike from the entrance to the cenote, so you might want to taxi. read more