Gran Cenote is a spectacular freshwater hole bordered by jungle and caves. Easily accessible from Tulum, it is a good spot to snorkel one of these extraordinary geological formations. The beds are covered with moss and aquatic plants, and inhabited by many turtles and some freshwater fish.
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How to get to Gran Cenote for snorkeling?
Gran Cenote is located 2,5mi/4km north of Tulum, on the road to Cobá. From Tulum, you can get there by car, taxi, collectivos (local taxi vans), or even by bike (20 minutes). The entrance fee is 200 pesos pp. This cenote can be very crowded, try to arrive early.
Water entrance for snorkeling Gran Cenote
3 wooden stairs and platforms allow easy entry into the water.
Gran Cenote snorkeling exploration
Gran Cenote is a spectacular C-shaped sinkhole, measuring approximately 150m in length. It is bordered on one side by jungle and on the other by cliffs and caves.
The snorkeling area is made of two circular sinkholes linked by a swimmable cave. On average, the depth in the cenote is 10 to 13ft/3 to 4m, but it can reach 30ft/10m in some places.
Gran Cenote allows you to snorkel in unique aquatic landscapes, with rocks covered with moss and aquatic plants. At the foot of the cliffs, you can also discover immersed roots. Freshwater turtles are easy to spot everywhere in the cenote, but fish are rare.
Gran Cenote also boasts beautiful flooded caves that you can snorkel in. The caverns’ roofs have columns and stalactites, and rea inhabited by bats. Follow the signs in the cenote, particularly for the caves swimming limits.
Restaurants nearby
There is a small café at the entrance of the Cenote.
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