Float through candlelit caverns and then relax in an open cenote on this private Sac Actun snorkeling tour from Playa del Carmen. Ideal for swimmers of all levels, the trip pairs underwater cave passages with a sunlit sinkhole swim and includes transport, equipment, and lunch.
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You step off the van into a pocket of cool shade and the world tilts toward water. Sunlight slices the jungle canopy and a rim of limestone rings an open cenote like a natural amphitheater. Below, the underground river waits—dark, glassy, and patient—inviting you to float where sunlight can’t reach and limestone formations loom like slow-grown sculptures.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic swimming ability helpful but life vests available.
Wildlife
History
Cenotes were vital to Mayan life—sources of freshwater and ritual sites—and Sac Actun is part of a vast underwater cave network that preserves archaeological evidence and geological layers.
Conservation
The Sac Actun system is sensitive: operators limit contact, require reef-safe products, and enforce no-touch rules to protect water quality and fragile formations.
Reserve your spot on the Cenotes Sacactum, Private tour. today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring water shoes
Sturdy, closed water shoes make walking on slick limestone and entering the cenote far safer and more comfortable.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before arrival or use a rashguard to protect the fragile freshwater ecosystem.
Secure small items
Leave jewelry and loose items on the transport—coins and zippers can damage the cave or be lost in the water.
Listen to your guide
Guides know the cave layout and safe routes—follow briefings on buoyancy and where to swim to avoid fragile formations.
Quick-dry towel
Dries fast between swims and keeps you warm after exiting the cenote.
Water shoes
Protects feet on sharp or slippery limestone surfaces and during shallow entry.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Prevents sunburn without harming freshwater ecosystems; apply before arrival.
summer
Waterproof action camera or case
Captures underwater formations and open-cenote light safely without contaminating the water.