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Cenote Tours in Mexico: 15 Swims Worth the Drive

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Cold fresh water under a limestone roof, and no two are alike: open wells, half-collapsed caverns, full caves lit by one shaft of daylight. These 15 are priced with the transfer included or flagged, and clear about which allow sunscreen and which do not.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Valladolid offers colonial charm in a very small window
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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24,293 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Spend a long day with guides such as Edwin, Cesar, Luis, or Hugo visiting Chichen Itza, swimming in Cenote Chichikan, eating a buffet lunch, and seeing Valladolid. Transport, a bilingual guide, and the cenote entry are included. Check your package carefully because Chichen Itza admission, hotel pickup, lockers, and life jackets vary by option.

“We booked this online in advance and were very happy with the tour. Our guide, Martin, was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the area and did a great job presenting this to our group. He showed us some really interesting things and important details at the archeological site, and visiting the site was a once in a lifetime experience. It was about 12 hours total starting early in the morning, so be ready for a long day, but well worth it.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch - Lunch, package choices, and the real price
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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

2.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,789 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $34

Travel from Cancún, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá with a bilingual guide, then swim at Cenote Chichikan, eat a Mexican buffet, taste tequila, and visit Valladolid. Guides such as Beto, Kevin, Ramiro, and Paul have earned praise for clear explanations and humor, but plan for a 12-hour day and check the extra archaeological-site tax before booking.

“The experience was good and enjoyable. The people are friendly. The tour was great and we had plenty of time to see things”

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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch - The early coach ride from Cancun and Riviera Maya
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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

3.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,722 reviews · 12 hours · from $49

Spend a full day visiting Chichen Itza with guides such as Rodrigo, John, Kevin, or Manuel, then swim at Cenote Chichikan and visit Valladolid. The air-conditioned coach, guided ruins visit, tequila tasting, and optional buffet lunch make this an easy way to cover three major Yucatan sights from Cancun or Riviera Maya.

“Frank and Coronado were the best Frank was very friendly knowledgeable and did amazing speaking Spanish and then English effortlessly Directions and meeting times were very clear The venues on this trip were as described All together a very memorable trip”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting - Chichen Itza: Great Temples, Limited Exploring Time
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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

4.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Travel from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid on a 12-hour guided day. Expect air-conditioned transport, a buffet lunch, tequila tasting, and guides such as Rafa, Cesar, Martin, or Hugo. Chichen Itza admission, drinks, lockers, and mandatory life jackets cost extra.

“Very educational and throughout explanation of Chicken Itza and the Mayan area. Cenote was beautiful but a life jacket was mandatory to swim and was the cost not included in the ticket if the all inclusive ticket wasn’t purchased. Edwin our guide was charismatic, funny and very friendly.”

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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting - Getting to the park from Cancun
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Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

5.Cancun ATV Jungle Adventure, Ziplines, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,873 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride an ATV on Yucatan jungle trails, cross three ziplines, swim at Cenote Verde Lucero, and sample tequila at Reserva Palacios. Guides such as Omar, Alan, Nacho, and MotoMoto help keep the mood lively. Expect a four-hour activity, plus transport time, and possible upselling for gear, VIP access, photos, drinks, and food.

“Great experience. Pick was on time. Tour guide Nacho was amazing!!!! The instructor at each activity waa very patient and informative.”

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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Reef snorkeling by motorboat
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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

6.Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,242 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $129

This full-day tour pairs Tulum’s seaside Maya ruins with reef snorkeling and a freshwater cenote in the jungle. Guides such as Suly, Raul, Ulrich, and Mimi lead the day, with transport, gear, lunch, and entrance included. Expect an early start, changing water conditions, a $35 cash conservation fee, and limited time at each stop.

“This experience was such a wonderful value. A must do if you're visiting the area and looking to check a few things off your bucket list. Yul was an amazing tour guide and was very knowledgable, fun, and engaging the entire time! Would highly recommend!”

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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch - Three ziplines and the hanging bridges
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ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

7.ATV Adventure, Interactive Bridges, Ziplines, Cenote and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,903 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

This four-hour Extreme Adventure Eco Park outing combines three ziplines, hanging bridges, a Honda 220cc ATV ride, and a cenote swim. Guides such as Moto Moto, Julio, Raul, and Marlon keep the pace lively. Round-trip pickup, tacos, tequila tasting, and a Mayan performance are included, but expect sales pitches and optional photo packages.

“We did the VIP option. It was worth it. Smaller groups, great food, better cenote. Great time! Wonderful guides!”

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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch - Getting there from Cancun or Playa del Carmen
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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

8.Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,406 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

You’ll ride an ATV along jungle trails, swim for about 25 minutes in a natural cenote, and tackle a short zipline circuit before a tequila tasting, Mayan cultural walk, and two-taco snack. Guides such as Alan, Raul, Julio, and Nacho have earned praise for keeping groups safe and entertained. Pickup is available from Cancun and Playa del Carmen.

“It was nice. Allen and Alex were great. I didn’t like the fact that the ATVs were up and down the same little road way. I felt like it could’ve been more. The lunch was two small nasty pork tacos either red onions. I didn’t like them but someone may.”

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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun - Two hours among the Tulum ruins
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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

9.Tulum Ruins and Cenote Guided Tour, from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,592 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $49

You’ll tour Tulum’s sea-facing Maya ruins with a multilingual guide, enjoy limited free time, then swim in the clear waters of Cenote Mariposa. Guides such as Carlos, Luis Estraya, and Susana have earned praise for making the history lively. Plan for extra entrance fees, a long day, and possible Playa del Carmen stops.

“I would not book any tour through viator again. It was extremely hard just to get the meeting point and the time from the agency taking us. Although they did email me about 8 hours before the excursion, it was a headache. Everyone on the tour got wrist bands for a free buffet however, viator did not offer that option. 100 percent recommend the tour it was awesome but do not book through here, majority of other couples on the bus said they booked at their hotel and/or Expedia”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - A Mayan meal and cooking traditions in Kaua
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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

10.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,558 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Cancun to Chichen Itza with a certified guide such as Ricardo, Diego, or Abel, then enjoy a Mayan cooking demonstration and buffet lunch in Kaua. Swim, jump, or zip-line at Cenote Noolha, with Cenote Ikkil used for Riviera Maya departures. Finish with a short stop in Valladolid.

“Had the best time and learned a lot about experienced local Mayan culture while enjoying good food. Highly recommend it!”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip - The long ride from Tulum
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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

11.Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $214

Travel from Tulum to Chichen Itza with a guide such as Miguel, Paloma, Santi, or Marcos, then enjoy lunch in Valladolid and swim at Cenote Xux Ha. The small group, hotel transfers, snacks, entrance fees, and calm, attentive guides make this a well-organized full-day outing, though the long drive is part of the bargain.

“Highly worthwhile tour. Had an outstanding lunch in a beautiful setting. The tour guide and driver were awesome. Very knowledgeable and courteous.”

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From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote - The ride from Playa del Carmen matters
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From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

12.From Playa del Carmen ATV Adventure with Ziplines, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,041 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend about four hours at Extreme Adventure Eco Park on a guided ATV ride, three zip lines, and a swim in a natural cenote. Hotel pickup, bilingual guides, insurance, a snack, tequila tasting, and transportation are included. Expect a family-friendly introduction to jungle adventure, not a truly extreme course.

“Wonderful Experience. Will definitely use them again. XIMEMA was a wonderful tour guide and took great care of us. She deserves 5 Stars by herself.”

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - Guides make the difference
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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

13.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start early for guided snorkeling at Akumal Beach, where you may see sea turtles, rays, squid, and tropical fish. Then walk through cave passages and swim in the clear freshwater of Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul. Guides such as Max, Marina, Daniel, and Alma lead the water activities, with gear, snacks, transport, and hotel pickup included.

“Lukas was our guide, and we had an amazing day! He was knowledgeable and funny, and with his instructions our group was able to keep the water very clear. We were able to see 4 or 5 turtles up close with great water visibility. The cenote was awesome, the reflections of the ripples off the cave walls were a very cool sight that we won’t forget soon. Empanada snack at the end was tasty!”

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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch - Cenote El Sueño: the day’s most unusual swim
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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

14.Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,888 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Spend a full day with a bilingual guide visiting Tulum, swimming through Cenote El Sueño, snorkeling Yal Ku Lagoon, and eating lunch beside the Caribbean. Guides such as Santiago, Lalo, Jessie, and Mario have earned praise for clear explanations and careful water support. Expect long drives, bumpy roads, late lunch, and no personal cameras in the cenote.

“Lots of pros: well organized and fun tour for adults, teens and kids who can swim, small group 12 in a van/3 parties so pickup was fast. BEST part was our guide Lalo and driver Jajo. Lalo was super knowledgeable and entertaining, and he cares deeply about cultural and human connections. He taught us a lot about the history of Mayan culture, Mexico and its amazing people. Cons: worst part was that we had no towels and were freezing after 2 cold swim (same for other family with 4 younger kids who were real troopers). We all assumed Cancun Adventures would provide towels… I checked listing and re-read emails they…”

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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen - Riding Through the Yucatan Jungle
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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

15.Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,780 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about two hours at Rancho Bonanza riding a rescued horse through the Yucatan jungle, learning about local plants and Maya traditions, then swimming in a limestone cenote. Guides such as Paula, Lily, and Fabian are praised for patient instruction. Transport, towels, lockers, water, snacks, and soft drinks are included.

“They refused access and ruined our day and we could ride and they didn't care so I would NOT recommend”

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