Dive Into A Refreshing And Beautiful Cenote - Review 2025

One of the most popular, unique, and memorable activities you must do when visiting Riviera Maya is to dive into the refreshing crystal clear waters of a cenote. Cenotes are naturally formed underground freshwater reservoirs carved out of limestone over thousands of years. These underground rivers are sometimes completely enclosed and hidden, others are partially covered, and even more are fully exposed.

These pools are incredible water bodies known for their sapphire water, cool temperatures, and outstanding visibility. There are over 3,000 registered cenotes in this region, so it is almost impossible to visit Riviera Maya without dipping your toes in one. If you are more adventurous, consider scuba diving deep into a cenote as part of an organized dive.

Unlike the ocean, which warms up in the summer, cenotes stay nice and cool throughout the year. This makes them a perfect activity to beat the heat. These bodies of water are also often located in tropical jungle environments, which allows you to have a great water activity in a different setting than the beach.

Things To Know Before You Go: There are thousands of cenotes to choose from, and we recommend trying out a few. Try visiting the more popular cenotes first thing in the morning to avoid crowds, and the less popular ones in the afternoon.

What To Bring: Bring a beach towel to lounge around. Some cenotes have hammocks and chairs, but a towel for sunbathing is key. Bring your goggles as well to see in the crystal clear waters. Some cenotes offer refreshments, but others do not – so pack accordingly.

Price: Each cenote has a different price. Naturally, the more magical and beautiful cenotes tend to be pricier – especially if they are popular on social media. But cenotes range between $5 and $20 per person.