Private Cenote & Cave – Playa del Carmen, Mayan Culture & Fossils

Playa del Carmen, MX
91% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (36 reviews)

Included

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    Snacks
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    All Fees and Taxes
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    Fruit
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    Bottled water
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    Bi-lingual guide
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    Helmet with lamp
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    Life jacket (not obligatory)

Excluded

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    Wetsuit (can be rented at location for $10)

Meeting Point

IMPORTANT: If your reservation is less than 24 hours before, communicate with us immediately in order to confirm your tour and align with you the meeting point (If your hotel is within Playa del Carmen we may be able to pick you up). Please provide WhatsApp number, your hotel name and room number.

Meeting point

Av. CTM 5, Zazil-ha, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R. , Mexico

End point

End Point

IMPORTANT: If your reservation is less than 24 hours before, communicate with us immediately in order to confirm your tour and align with you the meeting point (If your hotel is within Playa del Carmen we may be able to pick you up). Please provide WhatsApp number, your hotel name and room number.

Meeting point

Av. CTM 5, Zazil-ha, 77720 Playa del Carmen, Q.R. , Mexico

End point

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
"Centro de la Ciudad" Hotel Eleven
12 Bees Hotel
5th Avenue Apartment By Select
5th Avenue Hotel
5th Avenue Sol Del Caribe Apart Hotel By BFH
Acanto Hotel Playa Del Carmen Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Adelia Maria Hotel and Suites
Adventure Experience Hotel
Aldea Thai By Smart
Aldea Thai Luxury Condohotel by Mistik
Aldea Thai Playa del Carmen
Alma y Mar Hotel & Suites by BFH
Aloft Playa Del Carmen
Amaite Playa Hotel Boutique
Andre Ha Caribbean Suites
Angelo's Hotel
Apart Hotel Casaejido
Aqualuna by Xperience Hotels
Aspira Hotel Playa Del Carmen
Aventura Mexicana Hotel
Baal Nah Kah
Balcones Del Caribe
Balkon Boutique Hotel
Banana Boutique Hotel By BFH
Banana Cabanas
Banana Hotel Boutique
Barrio Latino Hotel
Be Playa Hotel
Beach Balance 5ta Av By BFH
Beach Energy by BFH
Beach House Hotel
Blue Beach Hotel
Blue Parrot 5th Avenue
BRIC Hotel & Spa
Cache Hotel Boutique - Adults Only
Calixta Hotel
Capital O Hotel El Faisan Y El Venado
Capital O Mimi Del Mar
Capital O The Magic Hotel
Caracol Suite Hotel
Caribbean Beach House
Caribbean Paradise Hotel & Spa
Carmen Quinta Resort
Casa La Galeria By Bunik
Casa Martin
Casa Ticul Hotel By BFH
City Express By Marriott Playa Del Carmen
City Express Suites by Marriott Playa del Carmen
Collection O The Shore At 46th
Condo Hotel
D'maro hotel
Dos Hermanos
Downtown Playa Del Carmen Hotel
El Acuario Hotel
El Patio Hotel & Suites
El Secreto Hotel by Bunik
El Sol Del Caribe 5ta Av. Apart Hotel
El Taj Oceanfront & Beachside Condos Hotel
Elefante
Fiesta Inn Playa del Carmen
Gran Luxury Playa del Carmen
Grand Fifty Suites
Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen Resort
Hacienda Del Caribe
Hacienda Paradise by Hospitality Wellbeing
Healing Body Energy Retreats
Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
HM Playa del Carmen
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Playa del Carmen, an IHG hotel
Hostal La Playita Pdc
Hostal Posada Roma
Hostel Agua Viva
Hotel 52
Hotel 770
Hotel All Riviera
Hotel Alux Playa del Carmen
Hotel Atlantida
Hotel Azul By Encanto
Hotel B&B Playa Del Carmen
Hotel Balxiba
Hotel Bambu Suites
Hotel Bosque Caribe
Hotel Boutique Kinta Kan
Hotel Boutique Posada Mariposa
Hotel Boutique Rato 10
Hotel Casa Tucan
Hotel Chiibal Uh
Hotel Cielo
Hotel Colibri Beach
Hotel Copa : Hotel en Playa del Carmen
Hotel Costa del Mar
Hotel D'Atyi
Hotel Eclipse
Hotel El Punto Boutique & Beach Club
Hotel Hacienda Maria Bonita
Hotel Hacienda Real Del Caribe
Hotel Hul-Ku
Hotel Hul-ku
Hotel Kin Ka'a
Hotel Kinbe
Hotel Kuxtal
Hotel La Josefina
Hotel Las Golondrinas
Hotel Las Iguanas By Guruhotel
Hotel Lunata
Hotel Mariachi By Kavia
Hotel Mario Candelario
Hotel Maya Turquesa
Hotel Partyholic
Hotel Paso Del Mar
Hotel Pension San Juan
Hotel Peter Pan
Hotel Plaza Playa
Hotel Posada Marina
Hotel Posada Sian Ka'an
Hotel Puerto Libre
Hotel Quinta Santa Anita
Hotel Riviera del Sol
Hotel Seloha
Hotel Tiki Bleu
Hotel Villas Segovia Suites
Hotel Vista Caribe
Hyatt Centric Playa Del Carmen - Downtown House & Beach House
Illusion Hotel Boutique By Ours
In Fashion Hotel Playa del Carmen
Intimissimo Constituyente
Izsla Suites
Kasa Guajira
KLR The City Condos by Sercotel
Koox All 4 U Hotel & Hostel
La Divina by Aldea Thai
La Pasion Hotel Boutique by Bunik
La Rana Cansada
Los Itzaes Hotel
Magia Beachside Condo Hotel
Magic Blue Spa Boutique Hotel Playa del Carmen
Mahekal Beach Resort
Maranatha
Mareazul by Casago
Mareazul by Moskito
Marquee Playa Hotel
Marvic Hotel Boutique
Maya del Mar
Maya Villa Condo Hotel & Beach Club
Mayan Paradise
Meliora By Bunik
Mom's Hotel
Moonshine Hotel
Moonshine Hotel
Mow Hotel & Residences
Newport House Playa
Nina Hotel Playa del Carmen
Occidental Cozumel
Occidental Cozumel - All Inclusive Resort
Ocean Front Boutique
Olive Hotel & Boutique
One Playa Del Carmen
Otoch Zaazil - Casa de Luz, Playa del Carmen
OYO Hotel Posada Roma
OYO Posada Olmeca
Papagayo Hotel Boutique
Pavo Real City
Pelicano Inn Beach Front Hotel
Playa 38 Hotel Boutique
Playa Maya by MIJ Hotels
Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Playacar Palace
Portea Hotel
Porto Playa Condo Hotel & Beachclub
Pueblito Escondido By Mistik
Quinta Nahui
Quinta Palmera
Real Playa del Carmen
Reina Roja Hotel
Rosa Mirador Hotel
Rustik-inn
Sercotel the Gallery by KLR
Serenity Hotel Boutique
Siesta Fiesta Hotel
Singular Joy Downtown Hotel & Residences
Soho Playa Hotel
Sole Resort Bahia Tortuga
Soul Beach Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa
Studios Playa
Sunrise 42 Suites By Holiday In Playa
Terrasse Hotel
The Carmen - Beachfront, Adults Only
The Elements Oceanfront & Beachside Condo Hotel
The Fives Downtown Hotel & Residences, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Grand Bliss at Vidanta Riviera Maya
The Magic Hotel
The Palm At Playa
The Reef 28
The Reef Coco Beach
The Shore at 46th
The Yucatan Playa Del Carmen All-Inclusive Resort, Tapestry By Hilton
Tierra Maya
Tropical casa blanca
Tropical Escape Hotel
Tukan Hotel – Playa del Carmen
Unic Design Hotel
Villa Coba
Villas Sacbe Condo Hotel and Beach Club
Villas Santa Fe
We Express Hotel Playa Del Carmen
Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
Wyndham Garden Playa del Carmen

What to expect

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Cenote Chaak Tun

Meet your expert bilingual guide, Bohish — one of the region’s most respected cenote explorers and wildlife conservationists. With years of experience, he will lead you safely through a breathtaking labyrinth of crystal-clear rivers, dramatic caves, and hidden chambers, sharing his deep knowledge of the geological events that shaped this unique landscape millions of years ago. Inside the cenotes, you’ll encounter a living museum of the Earth’s history: fossilized corals and marine animals, from prehistoric sharks and whales to elephants and other mammals that roamed over 10,000 years ago. Many of these fossils are perfectly preserved in calcareous rock. As you hike and swim through these ancient spaces, you may also spot authentic Mayan artifacts. Your guide will bring them to life with stories of their origins, purpose, and the rituals of the people who once inhabited this land — turning each discovery into a vivid connection to the past.

Duration 180 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    For very last minute reservations (less than 12 hours before tour): If you have not received a verbal confirmation from our reservation team, your tour will automatically be re-scheduled for the following day.
  • Additional information
    IMPORTANT: If your reservation is less than 24 hours before, communicate with us immediately in order to confirm your tour and align with you the meeting point and time. IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A VERBAL CONFIRMATION FROM OUR TEAM, YOUR TOUR IS NOT CONFIRMED!
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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    Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Additional information
    Please provide WhatsApp number, your hotel name and room number.
  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional information
    The meeting point is at 8:00am at the Sangha-Rito restaurant, next to Starbucks in the center of Playa del Carmen. If your hotel is within Playa del Carmen we may be able to pick you up. Please contact us as soon as possible and provide us with the hotel name and room number.
  • Additional information
    Transportation is in a shared van. Please be at the pick up point on time.
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What our experts say

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    Arrive early for the best experience.
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    Consider renting a wetsuit for comfort.
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    Enjoy local food at Sangha-Rito post-tour.
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    Bring a waterproof camera to capture memories.
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    Hydrate well, especially in warm weather.

More About this Experience

Introduction

The Cenote Exploration Tour - Mayan culture & ancient fossils & FUN! is a truly unique and exhilarating experience that will take you on a journey to discover the hidden treasures of the Mayan culture. Unlike other tours that only provide a brief visit, this tour offers an extended exploration of 2 to 3 hours, allowing you ample time to swim, explore, and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Cenotes. Led by a passionate guide, you will have the opportunity to visit the exclusive and privately owned Cenote Sac Pool, where you will encounter breathtaking caves and caverns that are untouched by mass tourism. This tour is a must for those seeking an authentic and unforgettable adventure.

What to Expect?

During the Cenote Exploration Tour, you can expect to experience the wonders of the Cenotes like never before. Dive into crystal-clear waters, surrounded by awe-inspiring rock formations and ancient fossils that offer a glimpse into the rich history of the Mayan civilization. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you will learn about the cultural significance of the Cenotes and the fascinating legends that surround them. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced swimmer, this tour is suitable for all levels and offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

Who is this for?

This tour is designed for anyone who seeks a deeper connection with nature and a desire to explore the hidden gems of the Mayan culture. Whether you are a solo traveler, a couple, or a group of friends, this tour welcomes everyone. The Cenote Exploration Tour is inclusive and caters to individuals of all ages and fitness levels. So, whether you are an adrenaline junkie or simply looking for a peaceful escape from the city, this tour is for you.

Why book this?

Embarking on the Cenote Exploration Tour is an opportunity to discover the true essence of the Mayan culture in a way that is exclusive and away from the crowds. Unlike other tours that rush through the experience, this tour allows you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the Cenotes for an extended period. With a passionate guide leading the way, you can rest assured that you will gain in-depth knowledge and insights into the history, geology, and cultural significance of these mystical wonders. The opportunity to explore the privately owned Cenote Sac Pool adds an extra level of exclusivity to your journey. So, if you are seeking an unforgettable adventure that combines fun, education, and tranquility, booking this tour is an absolute must.

Good to Know

During the Cenote Exploration Tour, you will be provided with a bilingual guide who will accompany you throughout the journey. Life jackets are available for your safety, although they are not obligatory. The tour also includes various amenities such as fruits, snacks, bottled water, and a helmet with a lamp for exploring the caves. It is recommended to bring a wetsuit, which can be rented at the location for an additional fee of $10. Please note that if your reservation is made less than 24 hours before the tour, it is important to communicate with the tour operator immediately to confirm your booking and coordinate the meeting point. To ensure a seamless experience, please provide your WhatsApp number, hotel name, and room number.

Reviews

Customers who have embarked on the Cenote Exploration Tour have expressed their utmost satisfaction and awe at the experience. They praise the extended duration of the tour, allowing them ample time to fully appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the Cenotes. The knowledgeable and passionate guides have been commended for their ability to provide in-depth insights into the Mayan culture and the geological wonders of the Cenotes. Many reviewers have remarked that this tour offers a truly unique and exclusive experience, away from the tourist crowds, making it a highlight of their trip. If you are looking for an adventure that combines adventure, education, and relaxation, the Cenote Exploration Tour is highly recommended.

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