Exploring Gran Cenote in 2023. The best Cenote in Tulum!

Gran Cenote, Tulum.

Why is Gran Cenote famous?

Gran Cenote is one of Tulum’s most popular cenotes, known for its stunning aquamarine-colored water encircled by limestone cliffs. Tourists visit this captivating spot to enjoy swimming, diving, and snorkeling in its inviting waters, making it a must-visit attraction in the area.

The fresh, crystal clear waters of Gran Cenote in the middle of the jungle is the must-see Cenote in Tulum. It’s the most popular, and in my opinion, the best Cenote in Tulum.

From being able to walk at one end of the Cenote to 10m deep at the other end, Gran Cenote is perfect for relaxing, snorkelling and diving.

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If you want to dive, organize a diving tour from the many tour companies in Tulum. For snorkelling, rent or take your own snorkel to really appreciate the underwater caves. You’ll see lots of small fish, a few small turtles and some deep caves.

Don’t get too scared if you see a few bats flying around. I was surprised to see so many. They’ll be hanging around and flying about under the dark caves.

FAQs

Entrance fee? 150 pesos ($8)

What time does Gran Cenote open? Opening hours are 8.10 am – 4.45 pm every day. Last entrance is at 4.15 pm.

Can you rent snorkels? Yes. 80 pesos.

Are there lockers? Yes. 30 pesos.

Can you rent a life jacket? Yes. 50 pesos.

How to get there?

Being only 4kms from Tulum Centro, you can easily hire a bike for the day and ride there on the road to Coba. Otherwise, a taxi will cost you 70 pesos each way.

Try and get there in the early morning before it gets too crowded with tours.

It has all the facilities with showers and toilets, and a small shop selling snacks and drinks. It’s a good idea to bring your own snacks and drinks and use the tables provided.

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Have you been to Gran Cenote? How was it for you?

Happy Travels!!

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