Best Cenotes Near Cancun: The Data
15 cenotes within driving distance of Cancun, ranked by drive time. Every entry has depth, entry fee, type and what it is actually best for. Prices in USD, verified from on-site tickets. Updated regularly.
| Cenote | Area | Drive | Type | Depth | Entry | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cenote Verde Lucero Route of the Cenotes, zip line on site. | Puerto Morelos | 30 min | Open | 12 m | $10 | Closest to Cancun |
| Cenote Boca del Puma ATV plus cenote combo. | Puerto Morelos | 35 min | Open | 8 m | $12 | Adventure park combo |
| Cenote Azul Shallow shelf good for kids. | Playa del Carmen | 65 min | Open | 8 m | $6 | Families, cliff jumps |
| Cenote Chaak Tun Wetsuit and guide included. | Playa del Carmen | 65 min | Cave | 6 m | $30 | Guided cave snorkel |
| Cristalino Small crowd, 4m jump ledge. | Puerto Aventuras | 75 min | Semi-open | 6 m | $8 | Cliff jumping |
| Dos Ojos Book a guided cavern dive. | Tulum | 110 min | Cave | 8 m | $25 | Cave snorkel, diving |
| Cenote Calavera Nickname: Temple of Doom. | Tulum | 115 min | Cave | 15 m | $15 | Jumping into three holes |
| Gran Cenote Two connected cenotes, easy swim. | Tulum | 120 min | Semi-open | 10 m | $30 | Snorkeling with turtles |
| Cenote Manati (Casa Cenote) Sometimes visited by a resident crocodile. | Tulum | 130 min | Open | 8 m | $15 | Mangrove snorkel |
| Ik Kil Busy midday. Go before 10am. | Chichen Itza | 150 min | Open | 40 m | $10 | Photos, first-timers |
| Cenote Zaci Walkable from Valladolid center. | Valladolid | 155 min | Semi-open | 30 m | $4 | Cheap, in-town swim |
| Cenote Suytun Beam hits 11:30am to 1pm. | Valladolid | 160 min | Cave | 5 m | $8 | The famous light beam photo |
| Cenote Oxman Hacienda ticket includes pool. | Valladolid | 165 min | Open | 15 m | $8 | Rope swing, pool access |
| Cenote Xkeken (Dzitnup) Stalactites, low ceiling. | Valladolid | 170 min | Cave | 4 m | $6 | Underground cave swim |
| Cenote Yokdzonot Run by local women coop. | Yaxuna | 175 min | Open | 45 m | $5 | Community-run, quiet |
Free to cite. Please link back to this page. Data compiled by Cancun Compass.
Make it part of your trip