Top Cenotes to Visit in the Riviera Maya
These are some of the most spectacular underground rivers, each with their own charm. Some are great for snorkeling, others for diving or just enjoying the scenery.
| Cenote | Location / Highlights |
|---|---|
| Dos Ojos | Near Tulum. Two connected sinkholes with spectacular underwater caves. Great for snorkeling & diving. Travel Mexico Guide |
| Aktun Chen | Jungle setting, includes caves, wildlife, zip-lines in addition to cenote swimming. Travel Mexico Guide |
| Tak Be Ha | Cave cenote, good for shallow snorkeling, some deeper areas. Beautiful stalactites & stalagmites. Travel Mexico Guide |
| Choo-Ha / Tankach Ha / Multun-Ha | Near Cobá. A cluster of cenotes offering more secluded, less crowded experiences. Wikipedia+2Exotik Mayan Tours+2 |
Cenote Tours Options & Pricing
Here are several tours or private options in the Riviera Maya. These include what’s offered, approximate pricing, and contact info.
1. Mexico Sol Tours – Private Cenote Tours
- What’s included: Private transportation & guide, snacks, drinks, lunch, entrance fees, life vests. For example, a half-day private cenote tour visiting Chikin Ha & Gran Cenote. mexicosoltours.com
- Prices:
- 2 people: US$239 each
- For larger groups (up to ~8 people) price drops (e.g. ~US$139-US$149 per person). mexicosoltours.com
- Contact: US phone: 707-804-9741 (Mexico Sol Tours) mexicosoltours.com
2. Private Tour Riviera Maya
- What’s included: Pickup at your hotel, round‐trip private transport, driver in English, time at a few cenotes (e.g. in the Ruta de los Cenotes near Puerto Morelos), cooler with water and ice, beers. cancuntransportations.com
- For groups up to 3 people: US$360
- 4-7 people: same US$360 (i.e. split among more people reduces cost per person)
- 8-10 or 11-16 people: US$515 (still private group pricing) cancuntransportations.com
- Contact
- Toll-Free USA / Canada: 1-855-577-9836 cancuntransportations.com
- Mexico / Local: (998) 980-3458 cancuntransportations.com
- WhatsApp: +52 998 195 4408 cancuntransportations.com
- Email: info@cancuntransportations.com
3. MyQuest Concierge – Private Tour
- What’s included: English-speaking snorkeling expert, snorkel & premium equipment, entrance fees for various types of cenotes (open, cave, underground river), passenger insurance, cold bottled water. Free time in all activities. Lunch optional. My Quest Concierge
- Contact:
- Phone: +52 56-1209-1281 My Quest Concierge
- Prices: (Adults)
- 2 people: US$190 per person3 people: US$165 p/p4 people: US$145 p/p5-7: US$135 p/p8-10: US$125 p/p11-17: US$115 p/p
- Kids (age 3-11): US$80 p/k; Babies (0-2): Free My Quest Concierge
- Email: fer@myquestconcierge.com
4. Exotik Mayan Tours
- Examples:
- Cenote Discovery tour ~ €70 per adult Exotik Mayan Tours
- Three cenotes (southern route) via VIP Riviera Maya ~ US$159 viprivieramaya.com
- What it includes: Generally transport, guide, entrance fees, sometimes meals depending on the tour. Exotik Mayan offers a variety of combinations (cenotes + ruins, cenotes + snorkeling etc.) Exotik Mayan Tours
Tips / What to Check Before You Book
- Cenote Types: Open, semi-open, underground/cave style. Some are more adventurous (caves, jump-off points), others more relaxed. Pick based on what you enjoy.
- Gear: Snorkel, mask, lifejacket might be included, might cost extra. Also water shoes are helpful.
- Group size & private vs shared: Private tours cost more but give more flexibility; shared tours are cheaper.
- Pickup location: If you’re in Tulum vs Playacar vs Cancún, travel time / cost will vary.
- Safety / Certification: If diving, ensure the operator is certified and the cenote is safe for that.
Please Note: the information included in this page is public and subject to changes by third party providers. The page may not reflect up-to-date information. Maya Riviera Condos.
