Tulum, Mexico is where turquoise Caribbean waters meet ancient Mayan history. From its iconic cliffside ruins to powdery white-sand beaches, Tulum offers a rare blend of culture and natural beauty.
Travellers love its laid-back vibe, eco-friendly stays, and world-class cenotes perfect for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. Add vibrant food, warm weather, and unforgettable sunsets—and Tulum becomes a destination that feels both relaxing and inspiring.
It’s also know for its adventures. Here’s a few to enjoy and add to your next Image Itinerary 🌴
Google Image Search returns some possible nice options on the Cenotes. Closest to the Ruins, north east, are the following:
Cenote Calavera = ‘Skull holes’ for ~$15 USD with small parking on site, right off the road
Gran Cenote = Highly referenced for $~$25 USD per with life jacket and parking near the entrance
Cenote Zemway = ~$17 USD with life jackets mandatory and included
Atik Tulum Park = ~$30 USD, 550 Mex for Swim or $48 USD or $70 CDN, 850 Mex per with the Art Installation
Instead of the expensive art, try Ven a la Luz, south of the hotel zone and Tulum beach. It’s located at Ahau Tulum and has a small entrance fee (around $4 USD). You may also check out SFER IK Museion (Azulik Uh May), a contemporary art museum built around the jungle, with walkways guiding you through nature and art installations integrated with trees and natural materials like bejuco wood.
North-west options, headed up towards Cancún, include below:
Cenote Tankah ~300 MXN, around $15-$20 USD
Casa Tortuga Tulum = Large cenote with lots of space to swim and relax x4, this is the option the tours market as you get to see 4in1 for $20-$40 USD or $60 CDN, with a tour from Playa from 800 MEX or $61.
Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich = $10-$30 USD or $150+ USD for guided cavern diving tours
Cenote Dos Ojos / Two Eyes Cenote = Famous dual cenote system with spectacular rock formations and snorkeling or diving options
Chat GPT returns, for Cenotes in the Tulum Area (Close to the Town)
Most Popular & Easy to Reach
- Gran Cenote – ~$10 USD entry, snorkel gear rental extra. Top cenote for swimming. Road Affair
- Cenote Calavera – ~$14 USD. Famous for three holes and jumps. Xaman-Ha Connections
- Cenote Cristal & Escondido – ~$11 USD with onsite parking, open-air cenotes. Hey Explorer
- Cenote Zacil-Ha – ~$17 USD, zip line & shallow swim area. Chris Fry | Aquarius Traveller
- Cenote Mayan Blue – Small open cenote often paired with Cristal/Escondido. Hey Explorer
- Casa Tortuga Tulum – Several cenote spots in one place; great for families.
- Casa Cenote ~120 MXN camera fee included, parking onsite, great for golden hour
- Cenote Carwash (Ak’Tun Ha) – ~$11 USD with onsite parking, easy access from main road
- Cenote El Pit – Highly rated deep cenote, great for experienced swimmers and divers.
- Cenote Santa Cruz Tulum and Cenote Zemway – Beautiful with great reviews, fewer crowds
- Tuuch cenote – Shibari Tulum, Cenote Corazón del ParaÃso, Cenote Santa Cruz Tulum
- Cenote Corazón del ParaÃso and Cenote Tak Be Lum – Highly rated lesser-visited spots
- Plus, more adventurous / larger
- Cenote El Pit – Known for dramatic deep water; diving (~1300 MXN+). Hey Explorer
- Cenote Taak Bi Ha – Near the Dos Ojos system, park entry ~300–700 MXN.Reddit
- Cenote Tankah & Cenote Caracol – Other excellent picks further nort.
Note on costs: Most cenotes charge extra for life jackets (~30–150 MXN), masks/snorkel (~50–100 MXN), and sometimes camera fees. Most operate on cash only and can vary by season
Tulum Ruins
- INAH ruins entry: ~100 MXN
- National Park / CONANP fee: ~120 MXN
- Jaguar National Park fee: ~295 MXN
- Camera permit (DSLR/GoPro): ~45 MXN (optional)
- Parking: ~100–150 MXN (per car)
Typical total (no camera): ~515 MXN = $40 CDN
With camera: ~560 MXN = $42 CDN
Ruin options include the following:
- Tulum Ruins = The famous Tulum Archaeological Zone sits on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean — easy to visit with cenotes north or south of
- Cobá Ruins = ~45–60 min from Tulum; combine with several local cenotes via Cenote Choo-Ha, Tamcach-Ha & Multum-Ha ~200 MXN.
- Ek Balam Ruins = A beautiful site, about 2 h from Tulum with Cenote X’canche right next to the ruins ~170 MXN. Great for a swim after climbing the pyramids. We Seek Travel
- Chichen Itza is IG famous. In close proximity, Cenote Ik Kil offers a crater dropping like impact with a deep pool at its base. Also near the Chichen is a famous Instagram photo spot, Cenote Suytun