{"id":276898,"date":"2026-06-30T10:53:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=276898"},"modified":"2026-07-01T06:05:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T04:05:54","slug":"yucatan-cenotes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/","title":{"rendered":"Yucat\u00e1n Cenotes: The 12 Most Beautiful + Rules and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture the heat. The sun beats down on you, the air doesn&#8217;t stir, and after a full day of exploring Maya ruins you feel like you might just melt. Then suddenly you descend a set of stone steps below ground and a completely different world opens up before you. Crystal-clear, refreshing water framed by vines, stalactites, and the silence of the jungle. The Yucat\u00e1n cenotes are exactly the kind of natural wonder that leaves you gasping and wondering whether you&#8217;re dreaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re chasing the most beautiful, photogenic cenotes with perfect light, or craving hidden caves with no signal and no crowds, this peninsula hides thousands of them. In this guide you&#8217;ll find 12 tips for the absolute best cenotes, we&#8217;ll look at where to base yourself strategically, what strict swimming rules apply, and what to watch out for. Let&#8217;s dive into the Yucat\u00e1n underworld!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de1c083&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de1c083\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suytun.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Suyt\u00fan with its stone pier\" class=\"wp-image-229390\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suytun.jpg 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class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#When_to_Go_Swimming_in_the_Jungle\" >When to Go Swimming in the Jungle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#Where_to_Stay_and_How_to_Avoid_the_Traps\" >Where to Stay (and How to Avoid the Traps)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#What_to_See_and_Do_The_12_Most_Beautiful_Yucatan_Cenotes_Rules\" >What to See and Do: The 12 Most Beautiful Yucat\u00e1n Cenotes + Rules<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#1_Cenote_Suytun_A_Cave_for_Photo_Hunters\" >1. Cenote Suyt\u00fan: A Cave for Photo Hunters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#2_Cenote_Ik_Kil_Majestic_Beauty_Full_of_Vines\" >2. Cenote Ik Kil: Majestic Beauty Full of Vines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#3_Cenote_Dos_Ojos_A_Paradise_for_Divers\" >3. Cenote Dos Ojos: A Paradise for Divers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#4_Gran_Cenote_Turtles_and_Crystal-Clear_Water\" >4. Gran Cenote: Turtles and Crystal-Clear Water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#5_Cenote_Oxman_A_Leap_into_a_Jungle_Pool\" >5. Cenote Oxman: A Leap into a Jungle Pool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#6_Cenote_Zaci_An_Oasis_in_the_Middle_of_Town\" >6. Cenote Zac\u00ed: An Oasis in the Middle of Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#7_The_Cenotes_of_Homun_A_Rustic_Adventure\" >7. The Cenotes of Hom\u00fan: A Rustic Adventure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#8_The_Cenotes_of_Cuzama_A_Horse-Drawn_Cart_Ride\" >8. The Cenotes of Cuzam\u00e1: A Horse-Drawn Cart Ride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#9_Cenote_Hubiku_Light_Underground\" >9. Cenote Hubiku: Light Underground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#10_Cenote_Samula_An_Underground_Temple_with_Roots\" >10. Cenote Samula: An Underground Temple with Roots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#11_Cenote_XKeken_Dzitnup_Among_the_Stalactites\" >11. Cenote X&#8217;Keken (Dzitnup): Among the Stalactites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#12_Cenote_XCanche_Adrenaline_by_the_Maya_Ruins\" >12. Cenote X&#8217;Canch\u00e9: Adrenaline by the Maya Ruins<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#What_to_Taste_Not_Just_for_Sweet_Tooths\" >What to Taste (Not Just for Sweet Tooths)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#Practical_Tips_for_the_Trip\" >Practical Tips for the Trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#Where_to_Go_Next\" >Where to Go Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#How_much_does_admission_to_cenotes_in_Yucatan_cost\" >How much does admission to cenotes in Yucatan cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#Can_I_use_biodegradable_sunscreen\" >Can I use biodegradable sunscreen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#Is_the_water_in_the_cenotes_cold\" >Is the water in the cenotes cold?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#Do_I_need_a_rental_car_for_visiting\" >Do I need a rental car for visiting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#Is_a_life_jacket_mandatory_in_the_cenotes\" >Is a life jacket mandatory in the cenotes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#Which_place_is_best_to_stay_for_visiting_the_cenotes\" >Which place is best to stay for visiting the cenotes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-cenotes\/#When_is_the_best_time_of_day_to_visit\" >When is the best time of day to visit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What they actually are:<\/strong> Sinkhole karst caves filled with fresh or brackish water. For the ancient Maya they were a sacred gateway to the underworld (Xibalba) and their main source of drinking water.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Best base:<\/strong> The colonial town of Valladolid. It sits at an ideal driving distance from the prettiest spots (Oxman, Suyt\u00fan, Zac\u00ed).<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Sunscreen ban:<\/strong> Every cenote strictly bans sunscreen (even the biodegradable kind). A shower before entering the water is mandatory.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Life vests:<\/strong> In the state of Yucat\u00e1n a life vest is compulsory in most cases, even if you&#8217;re an excellent swimmer.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Cash is king:<\/strong> Entry fees (roughly 60 to 350 MXN, about \u20ac3\u201317) are paid almost exclusively in cash, in Mexican pesos.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> The best weather runs from December to April, with February being the ideal month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Go_Swimming_in_the_Jungle\"><\/span>When to Go Swimming in the Jungle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Yucat\u00e1n has essentially two seasons, and picking the right dates will make a big difference to your experience. If you&#8217;re after azure skies and pleasant temperatures around 28\u00b0C, plan your trip between December and April. February is usually the loveliest month, with minimal rainfall and cave water offering the best possible refreshment. From May to October it&#8217;s the rainy season \u2014 hot, humid and sticky \u2014 but you&#8217;ll save on accommodation and meet fewer people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to visit the most famous cenotes, one golden rule applies: get up early. The magical atmosphere disappears the moment the first air-conditioned coaches arrive from <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cancun-mexico\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Canc\u00fan<\/a>. Most sites open between 8 and 9 a.m. The early bird gets the crystal-clear surface all to themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Read our detailed article on <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-places-visit-mexico\/\" rel=\"noopener\">when to visit Mexico<\/a>, where we break down weather and safety in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_and_How_to_Avoid_the_Traps\"><\/span>Where to Stay (and How to Avoid the Traps)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right base is absolutely crucial for exploring the caves. The peninsula is huge, and spending hours in the car will quickly wear you out. The best strategy is to split your trip into several stops and stay in two or three different towns along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The clear number one for cenote lovers is Valladolid. This charming colonial town (officially listed among Mexico&#8217;s so-called Pueblos M\u00e1gicos) will win you over with colourful fa\u00e7ades and a laid-back atmosphere. But the main advantage is the location. Within a thirty-minute drive of the centre you&#8217;ll find several stunning caves. Consider staying in the gorgeous boutique Casa Tia Micha or the comfortable, affordable Hotel Zac\u00ed. That way you&#8217;ll get a huge head start on the crowds who commute in from the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Valladolid is the <strong>ideal base for both Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 and the surrounding cenotes<\/strong>, and compared with the coast you get far more for the same money here \u2014 a colonial house with a pool instead of an anonymous resort. It pays to stay a few minutes from the main square so you have evening life and morning coffee within easy reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc91 <strong>For couples and quiet:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&amp;hotelname=Zentik%20Project%20Boutique%20Hotel%20%26%20Spa&amp;address=Valladolid%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Zentik Project Boutique Hotel &amp; Spa<\/a><\/strong> is an adults-only oasis with a pool in an artificial salt cave and colourful art-deco rooms \u2014 travellers love it precisely for the privacy and calm (from around \u20ac115 per night).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 <strong>For families:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&amp;hotelname=Hotel%20Posada%20San%20Juan&amp;address=Valladolid%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Posada San Juan<\/a><\/strong> occupies a 19th-century house with two pools and a large tree-filled garden just off the centre, so the kids have somewhere to burn off energy (from around \u20ac165 per night).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Best value for money:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&amp;hotelname=Le%20Muuch%20Hotel%20Boutique&amp;address=Valladolid%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Le Muuch Hotel Boutique<\/a><\/strong> offers stylish design rooms, two pools, and a breakfast guests rave about, just minutes from the square (from around \u20ac120 per night).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728 <strong>For history lovers:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&amp;hotelname=Hotel%20Real%20Hispano&amp;address=Valladolid%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Real Hispano<\/a><\/strong> sits in a former monastery with a courtyard pool, and you&#8217;re just half a block from the main square (from around \u20ac105 per night).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Booking tip:<\/strong> for all these hotels, choose a rate with <strong>free cancellation<\/strong> \u2014 plans change and you don&#8217;t want to pay for somewhere you never make it to. And don&#8217;t leave it to the last minute: the top-rated addresses sell out months in advance in high season, and prices then jump by tens of percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second great base is M\u00e9rida. It&#8217;s earned the title of the safest city in Mexico and the second safest in all of North America. From here it&#8217;s easy to make trips to lesser-known, rustic cenotes around the villages of Hom\u00fan and Cuzam\u00e1. Worth a mention is El Palacito Secreto, which looks like a genuine fairy-tale palace, but you&#8217;ll also find plenty of cheaper guesthouses here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">M\u00e9rida is the cultural heart of the Yucat\u00e1n, and <strong>the best address is the Paseo de Montejo avenue<\/strong> or within walking distance of the cathedral. Staying in a colonial villa with a patio costs a fraction of a similar experience on the Caribbean coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc91 <strong>For couples:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&amp;hotelname=Casa%20Lecanda%20Boutique%20Hotel&amp;address=M%C3%A9rida%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Casa Lecanda Boutique Hotel<\/a><\/strong> is an intimate adults-only boutique with cobbled patios and a pool right by Paseo de Montejo \u2014 exactly the kind of calm couples are after (from around \u20ac275 per night).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 <strong>For families:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&amp;hotelname=Hotel%20Hacienda%20M%C3%A9rida%20VIP&amp;address=M%C3%A9rida%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Hacienda M\u00e9rida VIP<\/a><\/strong> has three pools and cots for children, yet it&#8217;s just a 10-minute walk from the cathedral (from around \u20ac110 per night).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Best value for money:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&amp;hotelname=The%20Diplomat%20Boutique%20Hotel&amp;address=M%C3%A9rida%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">The Diplomat Boutique Hotel<\/a><\/strong> is among the best-rated boutiques in the centre \u2014 guests highlight the owners&#8217; personal touch and breakfast on request (from around \u20ac200 per night).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2728 <strong>For the experience:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&amp;hotelname=Rosas%20%26%20Xocolate%20Boutique%20Hotel%20and%20Spa&amp;address=M%C3%A9rida%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Rosas &amp; Xocolate Boutique Hotel and Spa<\/a><\/strong> is a design flagship across two colonial villas on Paseo de Montejo, with a rooftop terrace and a chocolate spa (from around \u20ac225 per night).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Booking tip:<\/strong> for all these hotels, choose a rate with <strong>free cancellation<\/strong> \u2014 plans change and you don&#8217;t want to pay for somewhere you never make it to. And don&#8217;t leave it to the last minute: the top-rated addresses sell out months in advance in high season, and prices then jump by tens of percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The third option used to be the popular Tulum, but here I have to add a big, honest warning. Tulum has been going through a huge crisis in recent years. Prices have shot up to astronomical heights, transport is collapsing, and the beaches are often plagued by massive seaweed deposits (sargassum). If you&#8217;re mainly drawn by Gran Cenote and Dos Ojos, which lie just outside Tulum, consider staying instead in the quieter town of Bacalar, or look for accommodation via Booking.com in less affected areas further from the Tulum beach zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you want to save yourself the hassle of searching, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a> is completely reliable in Mexico and offers the widest choice, from cheap hostels to luxury haciendas. Always check reviews focused on street noise and working air conditioning, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_See_and_Do_The_12_Most_Beautiful_Yucatan_Cenotes_Rules\"><\/span>What to See and Do: The 12 Most Beautiful Yucat\u00e1n Cenotes + Rules<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we get to the list itself, we need to clear up the rules of the game. Visiting these fragile ecosystems has its specifics, and local communities watch over them very carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2021, the state of Quintana Roo has strictly banned chemical sunscreens in cenotes, and in practice even so-called reef-safe or biodegradable versions aren&#8217;t welcome. They too leave an oily film on the surface that suffocates the local flora and fauna. That&#8217;s why everyone has to shower thoroughly before entering. If you try to get around the rule, you risk a fine of around 200 pesos or simply won&#8217;t be let into the water (this is confirmed by reports from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mexicotravelandleisure.com\/blog\/mexico-cenotes-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mexico Travel &amp; Leisure magazine<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s take a look together at the most breathtaking caves the Yucat\u00e1n has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cenote_Suytun_A_Cave_for_Photo_Hunters\"><\/span>1. Cenote Suyt\u00fan: A Cave for Photo Hunters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de1d03e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de1d03e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suytun.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Suyt\u00fan with its stone pier\" class=\"wp-image-229390\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suytun.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suytun-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suytun-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suytun-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suytun-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suytun-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/suytun-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mauricio Borja \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve ever seen a photo of a Mexican cenote on Instagram, chances are it was Suyt\u00fan. This enclosed underground cave hides a stone pier that leads to the middle of the water&#8217;s surface. When you&#8217;re lucky and arrive at the right time, a magical sunbeam falls through a small opening in the roof straight onto the end of the pier. Entry costs around 250 MXN (about \u20ac12) and the visit is often limited to one hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s a catch, though. Suyt\u00fan looks like a quiet, spiritual place in photos, but the reality tends to be the opposite. Inside it&#8217;s usually packed \u2014 whole coaches arrive and a queue of people forms at the stone pier waiting for their photo. Travellers from the <a href=\"https:\/\/uprootedtraveler.com\/cenote-suytun\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Uprooted Traveler blog<\/a> recommend arriving right at opening time at 9 a.m., when you&#8217;ll only run into a handful of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strongest beam of light, however, falls between 12 and 2 p.m., which is also the busiest time. If you want to see the light without going mad from the crowds, the compromise is to come on a weekday and avoid weekends (as reviews on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g499453-d3670509-Reviews-Suytun_Cenote-Valladolid_Yucatan_Peninsula.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TripAdvisor<\/a> also advise). Swimming is allowed here (with a mandatory vest), but the water is fairly shallow and people mostly come for the visual experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cenote_Ik_Kil_Majestic_Beauty_Full_of_Vines\"><\/span>2. Cenote Ik Kil: Majestic Beauty Full of Vines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de1d948&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de1d948\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/co-videt-v-mexiku-cenote.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Ik Kil with hanging vines\" class=\"wp-image-227796\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/co-videt-v-mexiku-cenote.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/co-videt-v-mexiku-cenote-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/co-videt-v-mexiku-cenote-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/co-videt-v-mexiku-cenote-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/co-videt-v-mexiku-cenote-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/co-videt-v-mexiku-cenote-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/co-videt-v-mexiku-cenote-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/co-videt-v-mexiku-cenote-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/co-videt-v-mexiku-cenote-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cenote Ik Kil is an absolute classic and probably the most famous cenote of all. It&#8217;s an open sinkhole into which long green vines and small waterfalls tumble from a height of several dozen metres. The view from the bottom up to the sky is utterly breathtaking. The water reaches a respectable depth of around 50 metres, so a life vest is strictly compulsory for everyone without exception. Entry costs 200 MXN (about \u20ac10).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This beauty pays a price in the form of enormous popularity. Ik Kil lies just minutes&#8217; drive from the famous pyramid of Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1. Based on experiences from the <a href=\"https:\/\/travelwithbender.com\/travel-blog\/mexico\/great-cenote-adventure-3-mexicos-best-cenotes-dos-ojos-gr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Travel With Bender blog<\/a>, the place tends to be quieter early in the morning, because most tourists start the day at the pyramids and only reach the water after noon. If you arrive in the afternoon, be prepared to dodge dozens of other swimmers in orange vests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Cenote_Dos_Ojos_A_Paradise_for_Divers\"><\/span>3. Cenote Dos Ojos: A Paradise for Divers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de1e3ee&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de1e3ee\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dosojos.jpg\" alt=\"Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos\" class=\"wp-image-229391\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dosojos.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dosojos-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dosojos-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dosojos-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dosojos-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dosojos-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dosojos-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dosojos-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/dosojos-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Francisco Davids \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The name Dos Ojos translates as &#8220;Two Eyes.&#8221; This complex lies north of Tulum and consists of two connected sinkholes that, from a bird&#8217;s-eye view, really do resemble eyes. The water here is incredibly clear, which makes the place an absolute paradise for snorkelling and cave diving. The light filtering through the water creates magical turquoise reflections. Entry is a little higher \u2014 set aside 350 MXN (around \u20ac17).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you scuba dive and are certified, Dos Ojos offers one of the best cave dives in the world. The underground Sac Actun tunnel system stretches an incredible 340 kilometres, with a maximum depth of up to 118 metres. For ordinary swimmers, though, there are safe, shallower zones set aside. Be sure to bring your own snorkel mask so you can admire the fascinating limestone formations below the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Gran_Cenote_Turtles_and_Crystal-Clear_Water\"><\/span>4. Gran Cenote: Turtles and Crystal-Clear Water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de1efe2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de1efe2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Gran_cenote.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming in Gran Cenote in the Yucat\u00e1n (own photo)\" class=\"wp-image-122670\" title=\"\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gran Cenote is one of the prettiest, but also one of the busiest and most expensive spots on the peninsula. It lies just outside Tulum and lures visitors with crystal-clear water where you can regularly swim alongside small freshwater turtles and fish. The cave is part open, part enclosed; stalactites hide beneath the wooden walkways and the odd bat flits overhead. A ticket now costs over 300 MXN (about \u20ac15).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rules here are very strict. Besides the absolute sunscreen ban, in many parts of the complex you&#8217;re not allowed to shoot with professional DSLRs, and the operators keep a close eye on everything. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sethdive.com\/blog\/cenote-dos-ojos-vs-gran-cenote-tulum-worth-your-time\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seth Dive Mexico blog<\/a>, the crowds are thickest at midday and on weekends. Luckily they thin out over the afternoon, and in the last hour before the 5 p.m. closing time there are usually hardly any people at all. That&#8217;s your best shot at a peaceful experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Cenote_Oxman_A_Leap_into_a_Jungle_Pool\"><\/span>5. Cenote Oxman: A Leap into a Jungle Pool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de1f9a4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de1f9a4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cenotes-cancun-2048x1366.jpg\" alt=\"Swimming in an open cenote in the Yucat\u00e1n (own photo)\" class=\"wp-image-123487\" title=\"\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Ik Kil is bursting at the seams, Cenote Oxman near Valladolid offers a very similar visual experience but in a far more relaxed atmosphere. It&#8217;s a deep sinkhole with tree roots dangling right down to the water. The main draw here is a huge rope swing you can leap from into the refreshing water with a scream. Entry starts at a very pleasant 70 pesos (about \u20ac3.50).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oxman sits within the beautiful grounds of the historic Hacienda San Lorenzo, where you&#8217;ll also find a restaurant and an outdoor pool. The place used to be a secret tip, but these days coaches returning from Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 regularly pull up in the late afternoon. 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}\n  .lk-stays-header { padding: 24px 20px; }\n  .lk-stays-footer { padding: 16px 20px; }\n  .lk-stay-card { padding: 22px; }\n  .lk-stays-title { font-size: 20px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n  <!-- HEADER -->\n  <div class=\"lk-stays-header\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lukas-a-lucka.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 75px; height: 75px; border-radius: 8px; flex-shrink: 0; object-fit: cover; display: block; margin: 4px 0;\" title=\"\">\n    <div class=\"lk-stays-header-text\">\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-eyebrow\">Luk\u00e1\u0161 and Lucie recommend<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-title\">Where to Stay in Yucat\u00e1n<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stays-subtitle\">6 accommodations \u2014 wellness hotels, hotels and other lodging options<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- CARDS -->\n  <div class=\"lk-stays-grid\">\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card featured\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=cenotyyucatan&#038;address=Yucat%C3%A1n&#038;hotelname=Casa+Tia+Micha&#038;search=Casa+Tia+Micha&#038;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-top\">\u2b50 TOP CHOICE<\/span>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Casa Tia Micha<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Beautiful boutique hotel in Valladolid, a colonial town ideal for visiting cenotes.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=cenotyyucatan&#038;address=Yucat%C3%A1n&#038;hotelname=Hotel+Zac%C3%AD&#038;search=Hotel+Zac%C3%AD&#038;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Hotel Zac\u00ed<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Pleasant and affordable hotel in Valladolid, ideal base for Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1 and surrounding cenotes.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&#038;hotelname=Zentik%20Project%20Boutique%20Hotel%20%26%20Spa&#038;address=Valladolid%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\u2b50 Luxury<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Zentik Project Boutique Hotel &#038; Spa<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Adults-only oasis with a pool in an artificial salt cave and colorful art-deco rooms \u2013 travelers love it for the privacy and tranquility.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">from ~\u20ac115 per night<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Posada%20San%20Juan&#038;address=Valladolid%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Hotel Posada San Juan<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Family hotel in a 19th-century building, with two pools and a large garden full of trees close to the center, so kids have space to burn off energy.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">from ~\u20ac167 per night<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&#038;hotelname=Le%20Muuch%20Hotel%20Boutique&#038;address=Valladolid%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Le Muuch Hotel Boutique<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Stylish designer rooms, two pools and breakfast that guests rave about, minutes from the square \u2013 best value for money.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">from ~\u20ac119 per night<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=cenoty-yucatan&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Real%20Hispano&#038;address=Valladolid%2C%20Mexiko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Hotel Real Hispano<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">For history lovers \u2013 in a former monastery building with a courtyard pool and you&#8217;re just half a block from the main square.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">from ~\u20ac103 per night<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cenote_Zaci_An_Oasis_in_the_Middle_of_Town\"><\/span>6. Cenote Zac\u00ed: An Oasis in the Middle of Town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de2057d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de2057d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zaci.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Zac\u00ed in Valladolid\" class=\"wp-image-229394\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zaci.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zaci-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zaci-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zaci-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zaci-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zaci-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/zaci-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Amar Preciado \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one is a real one-off. While for most cenotes you have to drive or ride a scooter deep into the jungle, Zac\u00ed lies right in the historic centre of Valladolid. It&#8217;s a huge, semi-open cave surrounded by lush vegetation. The water has a rich green to deep blue colour, and walkways and diving platforms at various heights have been built along the edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a great spot for a quick afternoon refresher. Entry is ridiculously cheap, around 60 MXN (about \u20ac3), and if you have lunch at the restaurant of the same name above the cave, access to the water is often thrown in for free. The atmosphere here is very local \u2014 on weekends whole Mexican families come to swim and there&#8217;s a noisy, cheerful mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Cenotes_of_Homun_A_Rustic_Adventure\"><\/span>7. The Cenotes of Hom\u00fan: A Rustic Adventure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de20f2c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de20f2c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/homun.jpg\" alt=\"Cenotes in Hom\u00fan\" class=\"wp-image-229395\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/homun.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/homun-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/homun-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/homun-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/homun-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/homun-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/homun-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Amar Preciado \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re tired of concrete walkways and crowds with phones on selfie sticks, head to the village of Hom\u00fan. It lies about 58 kilometres south of M\u00e9rida and hides more than twenty different, often very rustic cenotes. Entry to each cave costs between 30 and 250 pesos. The most popular is the Santa B\u00e1rbara complex, where for roughly 250 MXN you get access to three caves plus bike hire and a life vest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travelling between the caves is an experience in itself here. Locals commonly use so-called moto-taxis (modified three-wheelers with a driver). One visitor, however, warns in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g8747014-d7394034-Reviews-Homun_Cenotes-Homun_Yucatan_Peninsula.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TripAdvisor reviews<\/a> that after 2 p.m. it was already very hard to find a driver, so it&#8217;s better to arrange a circuit in advance or arrive in your own car. It&#8217;s touristy, but in the good, authentic sense of the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_The_Cenotes_of_Cuzama_A_Horse-Drawn_Cart_Ride\"><\/span>8. The Cenotes of Cuzam\u00e1: A Horse-Drawn Cart Ride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de21937&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de21937\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cuzama.jpg\" alt=\"Cenotes in Cuzam\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-229396\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cuzama.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cuzama-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cuzama-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cuzama-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cuzama-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cuzama-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cuzama-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cuzama-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cuzama-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Mauricio Revuelta \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The neighbouring village of Cuzam\u00e1 offers a similar experience to Hom\u00fan, but with one unique historical twist. To travel between the cenotes, people use so-called &#8220;trucks&#8221; \u2014 small wooden carts pulled by horses along old railway tracks that once served to transport sisal agave. The ride through the jungle over the rickety rails is enormous fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a single circuit you&#8217;ll usually visit three different caves. Some are open, others hidden deep underground and accessible only by steep wooden ladders. The atmosphere here is reminiscent of the Indiana Jones films. Be sure to bring plenty of small change for tipping the driver, and expect the whole trip to take up to half a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Cenote_Hubiku_Light_Underground\"><\/span>9. Cenote Hubiku: Light Underground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de22397&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de22397\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hubiku.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Hubiku\" class=\"wp-image-229398\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hubiku.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hubiku-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hubiku-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hubiku-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hubiku-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hubiku-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/hubiku-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Amar Preciado \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just outside Valladolid you&#8217;ll come across Hubiku. It&#8217;s an underground cave with a huge dome, through the centre of which daylight pours in and illuminates the turquoise surface. It&#8217;s a gorgeous natural phenomenon that feels incredibly mystical. The water here is quite cold, an estimated 20\u00b0C or so, which feels wonderful in the Mexican heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grounds around Hubiku are very well equipped \u2014 you&#8217;ll find a restaurant, souvenir shops, and even a <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/tequila-mexico-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">tequila<\/a> museum. Thanks to the good infrastructure, larger groups of tourists sometimes drop by, but the sheer size of the cave means people spread out easily and you never feel cramped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Cenote_Samula_An_Underground_Temple_with_Roots\"><\/span>10. Cenote Samula: An Underground Temple with Roots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de22d84&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de22d84\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/samula.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Samula with tree roots\" class=\"wp-image-229399\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/samula.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/samula-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/samula-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/samula-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/samula-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/samula-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/samula-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/samula-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/samula-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Francisco Davids \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Samula (also spelled Samulah) is located in the village of Dzitnup near Valladolid. This enclosed cave looks like a natural cathedral. Long, thick roots from an enormous Alamo tree penetrate through the ceiling, hanging through the air right down to the water&#8217;s surface. It&#8217;s visually one of the most striking sights in the entire Yucat\u00e1n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Little bats flit around the water and now and then you&#8217;ll hear water dripping from the stalactites. A ticket costs around 80 pesos and is often sold in combination with the neighbouring X&#8217;Keken cave. Inside there&#8217;s a fairly dim, mysterious atmosphere, broken only occasionally by the shrieks of delighted swimmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Cenote_XKeken_Dzitnup_Among_the_Stalactites\"><\/span>11. Cenote X&#8217;Keken (Dzitnup): Among the Stalactites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de23944&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de23944\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cenotes-playa-del-carmen.jpg\" alt=\"Cave cenote in the Yucat\u00e1n (own photo)\" class=\"wp-image-60600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cenotes-playa-del-carmen.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cenotes-playa-del-carmen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cenotes-playa-del-carmen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/cenotes-playa-del-carmen-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right next to Samula lies X&#8217;Keken, so it pays to visit both places at once. While Samula amazes with its roots, X&#8217;Keken is literally studded with huge limestone stalactites hanging from the ceiling, in many places joining up with the floor. The cave is very tight and enclosed, lit only by artificial lights and a single small opening in the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The water is crystal-clear and full of tiny, harmless fish that will gently nibble at your feet if you stand still for a while (the kind of natural pedicure you&#8217;d pay a fortune for anywhere else). Access is down slightly slippery stone steps, so a bit of caution is definitely in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Cenote_XCanche_Adrenaline_by_the_Maya_Ruins\"><\/span>12. Cenote X&#8217;Canch\u00e9: Adrenaline by the Maya Ruins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a4658de24339&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a4658de24339\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xcanche.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote X&#039;Canch\u00e9 near Ek Balam\" class=\"wp-image-229401\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xcanche.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xcanche-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xcanche-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xcanche-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xcanche-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xcanche-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/xcanche-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Darren Lawrence \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to visit the stunning Maya ruins of Ek Balam (where, incidentally, you can climb the breathtaking 43-metre-high Acropolis until 2026), X&#8217;Canch\u00e9 is literally round the corner. From the entrance to the archaeological site it&#8217;s about a 20-minute walk, or you can hire a bike and ride through the jungle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This place is made for adrenaline lovers. The open sinkhole is surrounded by sheer walls, and besides the usual swim you can try a zipline right over the water or rappel down the walls. Entry is a little higher because of the attractions, but you&#8217;ll be rewarded with far fewer people than at the famous icons nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Plan your day so you explore the Maya monuments at Ek Balam in the morning and hide from the midday heat in X&#8217;Canch\u00e9. It&#8217;s a perfect combination of history and relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Taste_Not_Just_for_Sweet_Tooths\"><\/span>What to Taste (Not Just for Sweet Tooths)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mexico is a culinary paradise, and Yucatecan cuisine is a special chapter all of its own. Locals swear by traditional cochinita pibil (slow-roasted meat marinated in citrus juice and achiote, then cooked underground wrapped in banana leaves), but if you&#8217;re a vegetarian like me, don&#8217;t despair at all. The Yucat\u00e1n is full of fantastic meat-free options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to try Sopa de Lima, a refreshing lime soup that you can often ask for in a vegetarian version without chicken stock. For breakfast the absolute king is Chilaquiles (corn tortillas smothered in green or red sauce, topped with cheese and beans). During the day you&#8217;ll be saved by quesadillas filled with <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/oaxaca-mexico-travel-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Oaxaca<\/a> cheese and mushrooms, honest guacamole with nachos, or traditional panuchos \u2014 small fried tortillas filled with black beans and topped with pickled red onion, to which you simply mustn&#8217;t order a meat filling. Food in the Yucat\u00e1n is colourful, bold, and incredibly cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Tips_for_the_Trip\"><\/span>Practical Tips for the Trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make sure your trip to the underworld goes stress-free, it&#8217;s worth keeping a few purely practical things in mind. Here&#8217;s a selection of the most important ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Money and cash:<\/strong> Entry usually ranges from \u20ac5 to \u20ac30 per person, and almost everywhere you pay exclusively in cash. It&#8217;s absolutely essential to carry enough small pesos for entry, locker rental, and a bit of food at the stalls. This is also covered by the safety guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/cenotesguide.com\/safety\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cenotes Guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Life vests:<\/strong> Even if you&#8217;re a world-champion swimmer, a life vest is often compulsory in the tourist cenotes of the Yucat\u00e1n. The bottom often drops from shallows straight down to 10 to 60 metres, which is terribly hard to judge in clear water. Don&#8217;t argue with the staff \u2014 it&#8217;s simply the rule.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Transport and buses:<\/strong> For travelling between towns (Canc\u00fan, Valladolid, M\u00e9rida, Tulum) the comfortable buses of the ADO company work perfectly. Longer routes will cost you \u20ac25 to \u20ac40. For shorter hops from town centres to the sights, so-called colectivos (shared vans) are super cheap and will stop for a wave of the hand.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> I often hear worries about safety in Mexico. But the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula (and especially the state of Yucat\u00e1n, with its capital M\u00e9rida) is perfectly safe, comparable to many European resorts. Of course, keep an eye on your things and don&#8217;t leave your backpack unattended, but you definitely needn&#8217;t be afraid to walk around town in the evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you plan to hire a car, don&#8217;t forget the compulsory Mexican liability insurance (TPL). The standard cover from credit cards often doesn&#8217;t apply here, and without local liability the rental company simply won&#8217;t hand over the car. We always use a comparison site to check these conditions in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_CARRENTAL_PLACEHOLDER -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Go_Next\"><\/span>Where to Go Next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula offers far more than just underground caves. Once you emerge from the water, don&#8217;t miss exploring the region&#8217;s fascinating Maya history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve put together a detailed guide to the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/chichen-itza\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chich\u00e9n Itz\u00e1<\/a>, where you&#8217;ll learn why you shouldn&#8217;t go on a Sunday. From there you can continue to the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/valladolid-mexico\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Valladolid<\/a>, which will probably become your base. Another great stop is vibrant <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/merida-mexico-things-to-do\/\" rel=\"noopener\">M\u00e9rida<\/a>, full of culture and lovely little caf\u00e9s. And if you&#8217;re interested in the wider context and want to see everything the region has to offer, take a look at our overview article on the whole <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/yucatan-mexico\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Yucat\u00e1n<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can buy cenote tickets and combined tours on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_admission_to_cenotes_in_Yucatan_cost\"><\/span>How much does admission to cenotes in Yucatan cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Prices vary greatly depending on the popularity of the location. The cheapest and less well-known spots (e.g. around Hom\u00fan) start at 30\u201360 MXN (around \u20ac1.40\u20132.80). Famous places like Suyt\u00fan or Gran Cenote will cost you 250 to 350 MXN (\u20ac10\u201314). You always need to have cash in Mexican pesos.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_biodegradable_sunscreen\"><\/span>Can I use biodegradable sunscreen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>&#8220;`html<br \/>\nNo, currently there is a strict ban on using any creams, including biodegradable (reef-safe) ones. Even these leave a film on the water surface. Instead, you must shower before entering the water and protect yourself from the sun with UV-protective clothing.<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_water_in_the_cenotes_cold\"><\/span>Is the water in the cenotes cold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The water is quite refreshing, with temperatures averaging between 24 and 25 degrees Celsius. In the hot and humid Mexican climate, when outside temperatures climb above 30 degrees, it&#8217;s incredibly pleasant and invigorating.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_rental_car_for_visiting\"><\/span>Do I need a rental car for visiting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The car offers the greatest freedom, especially if you want to catch opening hours and avoid crowds. However, if you don&#8217;t have a car, most well-known sites are accessible via shared vans (colectivos) or ADO buses from city centers like Valladolid or Tulum.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_life_jacket_mandatory_in_the_cenotes\"><\/span>Is a life jacket mandatory in the cenotes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, wearing an orange life jacket is required almost everywhere in the state of Yucat\u00e1n, regardless of your swimming abilities. The water can be surprisingly deep (even over 50 meters) and local authorities take safety very seriously.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_place_is_best_to_stay_for_visiting_the_cenotes\"><\/span>Which place is best to stay for visiting the cenotes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The ideal home base is the colonial town of Valladolid. It lies at a perfect driving distance from the most famous and beautiful cenotes (Suyt\u00fan, Oxman, Zac\u00ed) and offers great infrastructure, safety, and an authentic Mexican atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1780300500006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_of_day_to_visit\"><\/span>When is the best time of day to visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Definitely first thing in the morning, as soon as they open (usually between 8:00 and 9:00), or alternatively late afternoon an hour before closing (around 16:00). This way you&#8217;ll avoid the crowds of tourists from air-conditioned buses, who typically arrive here around noon after visiting the pyramids.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yucat\u00e1n cenotes: the 12 most beautiful (Suyt\u00fan, Ik Kil, Dos Ojos, Oxman) + rules. Sunscreen bans, entry fees, when to go early, and how to beat the crowds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":229390,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Yucat\u00e1n Cenotes: 12 Most Beautiful + Rules &amp; Tips","rank_math_description":"Discover the 12 most beautiful Yucat\u00e1n cenotes, from Suyt\u00fan to Ik Kil, plus swimming rules, entry fees and crowd-beating tips. 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