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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.

Haben'ny vidiny
$68–$135
Fotoana
5-6 hours
Fotoana
Year-round; water is clearest Dec-May, busiest at midday
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Families

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  • 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)
💵 Fanamarinana ny vidiny: Direct park ticket ~$68; Viator small-group with lunch + PDC pickup $112-135; private from ~$150 pp

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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
avy amin'ny $68–$135 USD

Lazao anay ny datyo — manamafy ny fahafahana sy ny vidiny tsara indrindra amin'izao fotoana izao miaraka amin'ny mpivarotra izahay. Tsy misy fandoavam-bola aloha, tsy misy fanampiana.

Hamaly amin'ny mailaka izahay ao anatin'ny ora vitsy miaraka amin'ny fahafahana sy ny vidiny marina.
  • ✓ Fafaovam-bola maimaimpoana amin'ny ankamaroan'ny fitsidihana
  • ✓ Tsy misy fandoavam-bola aloha — mandoa ny mpikirakira
  • ✓ Olona tena izy izay miaina eo amin'ity morontsiraka ity

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

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