Quintana Roo Cenotes: Quick & Dirty Guide

Hidden in the depths of the lush Mayan jungle are ancient sinkholes filled with fresh water called cenotes. These ancient freshwater wells boast stunningly clear blue water and have a long history within the Mayan culture.

Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula is the only place in the world you can find cenotes. The eastern most part of the peninsula is Quintana Roo, home to Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Playa del Carmen, Akumal, and Tulum. There are over 6,000 known cenotes in this region with even more waiting to be discovered. If you’re headed to the region, use this Quick & Dirty as your guide to the most majestic cenotes in the region.

What You’ll Get:

• Best places to fly in

• How to get to Tulum (rental car vs. taxi vs. bus)

• 5 Tips for Cenote-Hopping

• 12 Cenote Recommendations

• What to bring with you to Cenotes

• Best towns to stay in Quintana Roo

• Detailed information about where to find cenotes, how much they cost, and their hours

• Downloadable map with essential saved spots

• Cenote-themed Spotify + Apple Music Playlist