Spend a full day exploring four striking cenotes at Cenotes Casa Tortuga near Tulum. Paddle, swim, and snorkel through open and semi-open sinkholes with guided routes, life jackets, and optional add-ons like kayaking or zip-lining.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The morning light slips through a canopy of ceiba and palms, striking the limestone rims and turning the cenote water a startlingly clear teal. At Cenotes Casa Tortuga you move between open sinkholes and semi-open caverns: one moment paddling a kayak across placid water, the next slipping beneath a low rock arch into cool, shadowed depths.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable swimming or using a life jacket for short swims.
Wildlife
History
Cenotes in the Yucatán were integral to Maya life for water and ritual; many sites today interpret both geological formation and cultural significance.
Conservation
Operators emphasize no-chemical sunscreen, limited visitor numbers, and educational briefings to protect fragile karst aquifers and cave life.
Reserve your spot on the Cenotes Casa Tortuga: 4 Cenotes Day Pass + Kayak today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive early
Morning light gives clearer water visibility and fewer crowds; aim to arrive at opening to maximize calm water and photo light.
Wear water shoes
Limestone edges can be sharp and slippery—closed-toe water shoes increase traction and protect feet when entering and exiting cenotes.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before arrival and avoid lotions and oils in cenotes to protect freshwater ecosystems.
Pack a dry bag
Keep electronics and spare clothes dry between cenotes; a small 5–10L dry bag is sufficient for a day pass.
Swimwear
Quick-dry swimwear for swimming and snorkeling sessions in the cenotes.
Water shoes
Protects feet on jagged limestone and provides traction on slick surfaces.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Prevents sunburn while minimizing harm to freshwater ecosystems in the cenotes.
summer
Dry bag (5–10L)
Keeps phone, wallet and spare clothes dry between cenotes and on kayak trips.