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💎 Cenotes Casa Tortuga (4-Cenote Tour)

Guided small-group visit to four very different cenotes (open, semi-open, cavern) in one park just south of Playa del Carmen, with lunch.

Prys
$68–$135
Duur
5-6 hours
seisoen
Year-round; water is clearest Dec-May, busiest at midday
Goed vir
Families

Wat om te verwag

  • Casa Tortuga is a private park near Tulum with 4 cenotes: Wisho, Campana, Tres Zapotes and Jaguar (mix of open-air, semi-open and cave cenotes)
  • Hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen in A/C van included on most listings; ~35-45 min drive
  • Snorkel gear, life vest and certified guide included; lockers on site
  • Most tours include buffet or a-la-carte Mexican lunch at the park
  • Small-group departures cap around 10-16 people; private options exist
  • GetYourGuide sells a Casa Tortuga + zipline variant
  • Cameras/GoPro allowed; biodegradable sunscreen only (standard cenote rule)
💵 Prys bevestig: Direct park ticket ~$68; Viator small-group with lunch + PDC pickup $112-135; private from ~$150 pp

Goed om te weet

Expect to pay between $68 and $135 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Direct park ticket ~$68; Viator small-group with lunch + PDC pickup $112-135; private from ~$150 pp.

Plan for 5-6 hours. Times vary slightly by operator and pickup location, and hotel pickup adds transfer time at each end.

No — this runs year-round in Playa del Carmen. December–April brings the driest weather and biggest crowds; September–October is quietest with the best prices.

It is one of the most family-friendly picks in Playa del Carmen; kids are welcome and child pricing usually applies.

Bring swimwear, water shoes, a towel, and a waterproof phone pouch — life vests are mandatory and included at most cenotes; regular sunscreen is prohibited in the water.

Cenotes are fed by underground rivers and are swimmable in any weather — rain actually thins the crowds.

A day or two ahead is usually enough outside holiday weeks, and booking direct often lets you pick the exact departure time you want.

Many operators include round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen hotels or a central meeting point on 5th Avenue; others charge a small supplement or are self-drive. We confirm pickup details with your booking request before you pay anything.

Casa Tortuga is a private park near Tulum with 4 cenotes: Wisho, Campana, Tres Zapotes and Jaguar (mix of open-air, semi-open and cave cenotes) Hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen in A/C van included on most listings; ~35-45 min drive Snorkel gear, life vest and certified guide included; lockers on site
van $68–$135 USD

Vertel ons jou datums ooit, ons bevestig beskikbaarheid en die beste huidige prys met die operateur. Geen prebetaling, geen opmerking.

Ons sal binne 'n paar uur met beskikbaarheid en presiese prysing van e-pos antwoord
  • ✓ Vrytrekking op die meeste toere
  • ✓ Geen vergoeding vir ons illa betaal die operateur
  • ✓ Ware mense wat aan hierdie kus woon

Photo: biajoe, CC BY-ND 2.0, via flickr

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