Sacred Cenote

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Sacred Cenote

Lake · Tinúm ·

Water-filled sinkhole at Maya site for sacrificial rituals

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97751 Yucatan, Mexico Get directions

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"Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bathTop amenities: Jungle views, fully equipped kitchen, outdoor terrace, pool, hammockNearby attractions: Chichén Itzá, Cenote Suytún, Ticuch Located in the Yucatán's center and just 40 minutes from the ruins of Chichén Itzá, Valladolid is known for its stunning cenotes, or natural swimming pools. While this one-bedroom Airbnb is just across from Cenote Suytún, you can take a dip even closer to home in the private, man-made plunge pool. Though the home is a vibrant pink on the outside, the inside is a neutral, natural oasis, from the living and dining rooms to the kitchen and bedroom. What really catches our eye, though, is the bathroom's stunning, extra-large open-ceiling shower. (With that in mind, this is probably best for a couple.) $157 at Airbnb (starting price)" - Meredith Carey,Michaela Trimble

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Sacred Cenote

Jan K.

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No you cannot swim in the sacred cenote and you also couldn't before. They used this cenote for sacrificial rituals and found bones of multiple bodies previously inside. The cenote is about 400 meters away (15 minute walk) from the "main parts" of chichen itza. So you can easily go there for a visit.

Ekaterina S.

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I don’t understand why people keep posting wrong and misleading information! This is a sacred cenote in Mayan culture (hence the name) and it’s (and always was) forbidden to swim here. It is a part of historical site located inside Chichén Itzá. It is not the most beautiful cenote, but worth the visit if you have extra time to walk in this direction (takes approximately 15 min one way from El Castillo pyramid). If you short on time I would suggest spending it at more significant sights and just read the legend about the cenote.

Jennifer A.

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We absolutely loved our experience with Sound Healing Tulum. It was wonderful and we will definitely do this again! The cenote is beautiful!

Marlon M.

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Amazing place to visit has a lot of adventures, lovely nature and amazing people. This place has a lot of history that will surprise you. It is a great place to relax yourself with the family. I will come here and visit again at anytime.

Debi S.

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Like all of the cenotes I visited in Mexico each has something special about them. This one inside Chichen Itza was hard to view but nonetheless interesting. Was told that they’ve found gold trinkets, pottery and bones in the bottom. Sacrificing? Most probably but yet to be confirmed. Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. Included in the entrance fee. A lot of vendors on the path on the way to the cenote. Refreshments available st entrance. Good toilets nearby.

Sam D.

Google

It is a piece of heaven on the way to Chichen Itza. I like this Cenote mora than the other one on the way to Tulum. It is more naand gorgeous place to swim.

Vicki C.

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One of the best excursions I have been on.

Raynier Mark B.

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I got there because of the tourist guide tours. It is very wonderful. You need to rent a vest to be able to swim. I would recommend to rent a car and go there yourself for tourist tours don't give you enough time.

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Sacred Cenote

Jan K.

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Ekaterina S.

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Jennifer A.

Google

We absolutely loved our experience with Sound Healing Tulum. It was wonderful and we will definitely do this again! The cenote is beautiful!

Marlon M.

Google

Debi S.

Google

Sam D.

Google

It is a piece of heaven on the way to Chichen Itza. I like this Cenote mora than the other one on the way to Tulum. It is more naand gorgeous place to swim.

Vicki C.

Google

One of the best excursions I have been on.

Raynier Mark B.

Google

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