Cenote Kankirixche

Tourist attraction · Abalá ·

Cenote Kankirixche

Tourist attraction · Abalá ·

Semi-open cenote with clear water, wooden platform, and bird nests

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97825 Abalá, Yucatan, Mexico Get directions

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"I visited Cenote Kankirixché in Abalá, a semi‑open cenote with a wooden staircase and platform giving access to water that ranges from two to fifty meters deep, which makes it great for snorkeling." - Scarlett Lindeman Scarlett Lindeman Scarlett Lindeman is a chef, writer, and researcher based in Mexico City, Her work covers Mexican cuisine, foodways, and culture. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Cenote Kankirixche

Jose T.

Google

The cenote was fairly empty when we arrived and there was a lot of parking available. Life jackets were available for rent but not completely necessary if you know how to swim. It was very beautiful and my family and I got lucky enough to see the family of bats that live in the cenote. It is definitely a sight to see.

Kristine

Google

The road is quite uneven go get there, but the spot is beautiful ! When we came a group left, and when we left a group came - so we had it all on our own ! Costs 100 pesos for each person - there are both toilets and showers at the spot !!

Hrvoje P.

Google

We only visited this cenote in our road trip from Cancun to CDMX and back, so I cannot compare with others. Yup, over 4000 km on the road behind us. And I am glad we saved this for our last days in Mexico. Cenote Kankirixche is sparkling clean (20.Aug.2025), there were not much people, only one Italian family, they were pokite dodn't made too much noise. Entrance fee is 100 pessos per person.

Jeff M.

Google

Great do it yourself cenote. Pretty easy to find. The last two kilometres was a fairly rough gravel road. It’s a great cenote without any frills.

Hellmanatees Y.

Google

About 2 km down a fairly bumpy dirt road, but worth the effort. 100M$ entry, parking area. Clean changing and shower area, restrooms. Good stairway leading down to a small wooden platform. Medium sized cavern with clear, clean water. Remember to shower before entering the cenote!

Sean D.

Google

A bit more covered with a touch of cooler water this cenote is lovely. A tour did come through as we were leaving but it wasn't very crowded. The color of the bottom and various formations make it a better experience. A simple bathroom was sufficient for the amenities. Well priced at 100 pesos

M B

Google

This cento was a great little surprise. It has shallow areas and very deep areas. Perfect for families. The only issue we had was not having enough life jackets but were eventually able to get one. Getting there is a bit of a trek since the road is very narrow and only enough room for 1 car.

Katie K.

Google

Nice small cenote, costs 100 MXN. In the ceiling there nests a lot of small birds. People at the park were friendly. If you arrive early, no tourists. We weren’t so lucky and had a group of loud Americans. But we enjoyed anyway.

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Cenote Kankirixche

Jose T.

Google

Kristine

Google

Hrvoje P.

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Jeff M.

Google

Great do it yourself cenote. Pretty easy to find. The last two kilometres was a fairly rough gravel road. It’s a great cenote without any frills.

Hellmanatees Y.

Google

Sean D.

Google

M B

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Katie K.

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