What is the best cenote near Tulum?

15 Best Cenotes near Tulum. These are our favorite cenotes near Tulum – we think they are a great inclusion in any Tulum or Yucatan itinerary!

How far are the cenotes from Tulum?

These Playa del Carmen cenotes are located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, about 20-30 minutes driving down the main highway (Carretera 307).

Are the cenotes in Tulum safe?

These cenotes are popular, frequently regulated attractions that, for years, have been deemed safe for swimming. Best of all, we always provide life jackets and snorkeling equipment, so we can mitigate any safety risks as much as possible.

What are the caves in Tulum called?

Dos Ojos (from Spanish meaning “Two Eyes”; officially Sistema Dos Ojos) is part of a flooded cave system located north of Tulum, on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.

Can you get sick from cenotes?

Tourists who swim or dive the cenotes and get sick often blame the resort they stayed at, but there was a study a couple years ago showing that there is bacteria in many cenotes that cause illness that has the same symptoms of food-borne illness.

How much is Cenote Ik Kil?

The entrance fee for Ik Kil is $80 pesos (about $5 USD). This doesn’t include lifejackets or locker space. At the site, you will find a store, a restaurant and changing rooms. The cenote is open to the public every day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

How do I get to Cenote Ik Kil?

The best way to get to cenote Ik Kil from Valladolid is to take a Oriente bus from the bus station in Valladolid. The bus station is at the corner of Calle 46 and Calle 39 and there are almost 20 busses per day, starting at 08:30am, 09:30am, etc. I took the bus at 10:30am. I took a photo of the departure times for you.