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💎 Gran Cenote (Tulum)

Tulum's most famous swim-and-snorkel cenote — turquoise water, turtles, and a photogenic cavern arch 45 minutes from Playa.

Preço
$25–$99
Duração
1-2 hours on site; half-day as a combo stop
Temporada
Year-round
Bom para
Families

O que esperar

  • Located on the Tulum-Coba road, ~50-60 min drive from Playa del Carmen
  • Entrance ~500 MXN (~$25-28) paid on site, cash preferred; opens 8:10am-4:30pm
  • Freshwater turtles commonly seen; semi-open cavern with stalactites
  • Mandatory shower before entering; life vest rental and snorkel rental extra (~$5 each)
  • No independent operator owns it — sold as a stop on Tulum ruins + cenote combo tours
  • Small site, gets crowded 11am-2pm; go at opening
  • Lockers and hammock areas on site
💵 Verificação do preço: Walk-in ~$25-28 entrance (one of the priciest cenote entrances); Tulum-ruins-plus-Gran-Cenote tours from PDC $79-120

Bom a saber

Expect to pay between $25 and $99 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Walk-in ~$25-28 entrance (one of the priciest cenote entrances); Tulum-ruins-plus-Gran-Cenote tours from PDC $79-120.

Plan for 1-2 hours on site; half-day as a combo stop. 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.

Located on the Tulum-Coba road, ~50-60 min drive from Playa del Carmen Entrance ~500 MXN (~$25-28) paid on site, cash preferred; opens 8:10am-4:30pm Freshwater turtles commonly seen; semi-open cavern with stalactites
a partir de $25–$99 USD

Diga-nos as suas datas — confirmamos a disponibilidade e o melhor preço atual com o operador. Sem pré-pagamento, sem marcação.

Entendido! Responderemos por e-mail em algumas horas com disponibilidade e preço exato.
  • ✓ Cancelamento gratuito na maioria dos tours
  • ✓ Não há pré-pagamento para nós — paga ao operador
  • ✓ Os humanos reais que vivem nesta costa

Photo: Dronepicr, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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