Cenotes & Subterranean Caves

Swimming in cenote, Adventure awaits, cool blue, Nature’s gift to us.

Quintana Roo’s cenotes and caverns are a geological wonder, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers. These natural swimming holes and underground caves were formed thousands of years ago, as the region’s limestone bedrock collapsed, revealing the underlying groundwater. The result is a stunning network of cenotes and caverns, each with its own individual beauty and charm.

The crystal-clear waters of the cenotes are filtered through the underground caves, creating a serene and inviting environment for swimming, snorkeling, and diving. With a diverse range of cenotes to choose from, each offering its own unique features and ecosystems, there’s something for everyone.

For divers, the caverns offer a truly thrilling experience. With their maze-like structures and stunning rock formations, diving in the caverns is like exploring a subterranean world unlike anything you’ve seen before. With crystal-clear waters, abundant marine life, and breathtaking beauty, the caverns of Quintana Roo are a must-visit for anyone seeking adventure.

In addition to the natural beauty of the cenotes and caverns, they also hold significant cultural and historical importance for the ancient Maya civilization. Many cenotes were considered sacred and were used for ritual ceremonies and as a source of fresh water.

So, whether you’re a seasoned diver, a leisurely swimmer, or simply curious, the cenotes and caverns of Quintana Roo offer a unique and unforgettable experience.

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Cenotes & Subterranean Caves

Rancho Santa Cruz

walking in cave and cave water • close to lolkanaab

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El Pit

free diving • scuba diving • in dos ojos cenote park

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Cenote Nicte-Ha

swimming in very pretty lagoon • lifejackets supplied • in dos ojos cenotes park • snorkelling

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Cenote Jardin Del Eden (Cenote Poderosa, Cenote Garden of Eden)

snorkelling • swimming • scuba diving

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Laguna Kaan Luum

paddleboarding • swimming • mud bath

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Taj Mahal Cenote

scuba diving

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Cenotes Cristal and Escondido

swimming

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Gran Cenote

snorkelling • swimming

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Cenote Dreamgate

scuba diving

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Cenote Calavera (The Temple of Doom)

scuba diving • swimming

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Cenote Casa (Cenote Manati)

scuba diving • snorkelling • kayaking • paddleboarding • swimming

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Cenote Dos Ojos (Two Eyes)

• snorkelling • swimming • scuba diving

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Cenote Angelita

scuba diving

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Aktun Ha Cenote (The Carwash)

swimming • snorkelling • scuba diving

Activities Around Akumal Cenotes & Subterranean Caves

Laguna Yal-Ku

snorkelling • paddleboarding • kayaking • scuba diving • swimming