Laguna de Kaan Luum

Absolutely stunning spot! Definitely a must-visit and I’d go back in a heartbeat. Best on a sunny day for the full colors, and weekdays are less crowded. Plenty of space and great photo ops. The bar by the deck serves drinks, cocktails, fruit, and more — the cold coconut was super refreshing. Easy access from the main road and clean restrooms.

Laguna Kaan Luum is a stunning and peaceful lagoon just a short drive from Tulum. The shallow, turquoise waters are perfect for swimming, and the deep cenote in the center creates a beautiful contrast — it’s truly a sight to see. There are docks, hammocks, and swings that add to the relaxing vibe and offer great photo opportunities. The entrance fee is around \$17 USD for foreigners, and while it’s a bit more than other spots, the calm atmosphere and natural beauty make it worth every peso. Go early to avoid crowds, bring biodegradable sunscreen, and enjoy one of Tulum’s best hidden gems.

The lagoon is very kid-friendly—not deep at all, which made it perfect for my daughter to enjoy safely. It’s also very clean and surrounded by beautiful scenery. I definitely recommend this place for families looking for a relaxing and fun spot to visit!

This is a must if you are visiting Tulum or Riviera Maya, absolutely stunning! Gorgeous place surrounded by nature. The lagoon water is crystal clear and warm and shallow unless you go to the middle of the lagoon but they wont let you pass for safety reasons. Only a short drive from Tulum, around 15 minutes. Price is about $300 pesos unless you are a Mexican national with INE $200 and cheaper if you are a local or senior. Hidden gem.

We arrived around 10 a.m. There were two of us, and we paid 300 pesos per person for entry. It’s cheaper for Mexican nationals — the 300 peso price is for foreigners. I had read that the entrance is hard to find, but we had no issues. We came from Tulum by scooter, and the ride took about 20 minutes. The staff weren’t super friendly, but I wasn’t expecting top-notch service either. We took a shower before entering — not all showers worked properly, but two of them were fine. We used reef-safe sunscreen. There are plenty of restrooms, though they’re a bit far from the lake. The area itself isn’t very large. There are only two accessible piers and one viewing tower. There’s also a bar, but we didn’t use it. I had read mixed reviews about the water color, but we took a chance — and it turned out to be incredibly clear and bright blue. It’s a shallow lagoon with a cenote in the center where diving is allowed. We just swam and jumped off the pier. I personally really enjoyed it — I love shallow water. There are lots of small fish that nibble a bit. So based on the reviews I’ve seen, I can’t say whether I’d recommend it for everyone, but overall, I liked it.

Great place to spend the day. You can bring your food or buy some snacks and drinks there too. They do not allow sunscreen and ask you to remove it at the entrance. I suggest you to be protected with hat and long sleeve shirt. Beautiful water and enjoyable atmosphere. Super recommend this place!

We had a great time at Laguna de Kaan Luum. It wasn't too busy so there were plenty of spots to sunbathe and then dip into the lagoon. The water was blue and clear. There are small fish that remind me of those in a foot fish spa, but they were really cute and not an issue. We took our own lunch and there's a shaded bench area where we could sit and eat. Would definitely recommend!!

I’ve traveled all over the world, and I can honestly say Laguna de Kaan Luum has the strangest and most unfriendly rules I’ve ever experienced. They literally check your bag and force you to leave your sunscreen in the car, then make you take a shower even if you already arrived showered and with no sunscreen applied. This makes absolutely no sense — especially in August in Tulum, when the sun is at its harshest and protecting your skin is essential. As a travel content creator, I explained that I wasn’t even planning to swim. I only wanted to take some photos and videos to promote their place, but I was still not allowed to bring sunscreen with me. Their justification was “to protect the water,” yet I made it clear I wasn’t going to use it at that time. Meanwhile, they have no concern whatsoever about the health and safety of visitors who are left exposed to the aggressive sun. My sensitive Slavic skin ended up burning badly in just a few minutes while filming, and I had to spend money on medication afterwards. The entrance fee is 300 pesos per person which included parking. On top of that, they charge content creators an additional 250 pesos just to use a drone, which is absurd. Places should be grateful for professionals like me who create high-quality content and share it with the world, essentially giving them free promotion. Their priorities are completely backwards: they obsess over hypothetical sunscreen contamination, yet disregard the real well-being of people visiting. Truly disappointing with the rules even though the lagoon itself was beautiful.

This isn't a cenote, its basically a lake that about 3/4 of it is super shallow - like 4 feet and the back side of the lake is a huge hole that is so deep it like goes to the center of the earth. Easy to get to, like a 10 min drive from down town Tulum. Well enough marked. Easy parking and cheap entrance. Why I didn't rate it better is that the walk way to the lake is a mess so are the bathrooms. The 'shore' is a swamp so you really have to hang out on the pier - which is just fine, it may get a little crowded. There are two cenotes super close by to check out to make the trip more worth while. cenote cristal and escondido.

This was recommended to us by our hotel staff and wasn't something we had originally planned ahead of time. Isn't that the best kind of adventure though? We took a taxi there and it was a 15min drive from Tulum town. Its not as touristy and definitely felt like a place the locals went to. The water was warm and calm and if you sit on the dock with your feet dangling, the little minnows will come peck at your feet and eat your dead skin. There are also lots of butterflies in the area so it was quite magical walking through the jungle to get to the lagoon. This is NOT a cenote, its an inland lagoon and pretty shallow (just above the waist) 50 Pesos for entrance fee. Cash Only. Bring organic sunblock - avoid using chemical ones as this ruins the environment. There was one bathroom but its pretty rural.

A sweet swimming hole w/ LOTS of natural flowers & fauna. They have an outhouse and a place to make a picnic shaded from the rest. We saw some amazing & above the marshy dock walk out to the warm waters!

This is seriously the most beautiful place I almost don't want to comment because I would love to keep it a secret. It's so beautiful!! And for people saying there aren't vendors are crazy modern bathroom- of course not U R IN A JUNGLE. Please keep it clean OK

Water is the perfect temperature. Beautiful scenery. Great for families, paddle boarding and hanging out with friends. A must visit when in Tulum.