Yaxmuul Cenote Park Tulum: Underground Cenotes & Mayan Ceremony

Step out of the Tulum heat and into a hidden underground world. At Yaxmuul Cenote Park, 15 minutes north of Tulum, a local bilingual guide leads you through the jungle to crystal-clear cenotes inside ancient limestone caves. Begin with a short Mayan cleansing ceremony: wrapped in copal smoke, you'll ask the guardians of the cenotes for permission to enter. It's optional, but almost everyone joins, and many call it the most magical moment of their day. Then enjoy the guided cenote tour (about 1.5 hours). Float in cool turquoise water beneath stalactites thousands of years old while your guide reveals why the Maya saw these caves as sacred gateways to Xibalbá, the underworld. Park admission, guided tour and life jackets included. Afterwards, stay as long as you like until closing (9 AM to 4 PM) or add zip-lines and ATVs on site. Most guests spend 2 to 3 hours. Perfect for couples, families and nature lovers seeking an authentic cenote near Tulum, away from the crowds.

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   Parque De Cenotes Yax-Muul

   3 hours

   1. Check in at the Yaxmuul reception desk with your Viator voucher. Staff will give you your access wristband and assign your bilingual guide (English or Spanish). 2. Mayan cleansing ceremony (about 11 minutes): a shaman from the local community purifies you with copal smoke and asks the spirits of the cenotes for permission to enter. Optional, but most guests love it. 3. Guided tour of the park's 4 cenotes (about 1.5 hours): Aal Hah, a shallow cenote to get comfortable in the water; Sactunich, a cave cenote reached by stairs; Balam, surrounded by ancient rock formations; and Champai, for one last swim. Your guide shares the Mayan history and legends of each one. 4. Return to the starting point. Stay and enjoy the park, showers and rest areas until closing at 4 PM. Zip-lines, ATVs, food and drinks are available at the park for an extra cost.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• What to bring: swimwear, towel and a change of clothes

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.