The cenote Escondido, tucked away in the jungle, is one of the beautiful cenotes near Tulum. It is an open cenote, a fabulous space to continue enjoying the fresh waters of the magnificent Peninsula.

The road that connects the towns of Playa del Carmen and Tulum, the heart of the Riviera Maya, is a real temptation for cenote lovers. Here there are some of the most attractive tourist cenotes such as the Dos Ojos cenote, Ponderosa (Garden of Eden), Great Cenote, Crystalline, Angelita, Manati. On this stretch of road, the hard part is choosing which one to go to.

Los mejores 9 Cenotes near Tulum

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Hidden Cenote, Tulum Cenote

Although they are close to the popular Tulum and you can go by public transport or bicycle, it does not mean that you will meet many people. The largest number of tourists move on organized excursions, and these cenotes are not on tourist circuits, so you can easily find yourself alone in Cenote Escondido. For those of us who appreciate the luxuries of tranquility, it is a great factor to consider.

Cenote Escondido, a few 3 kilometers south of Tulum, shares entrance with the Cenote Cristal. Each of them is located on the side of the road. The payment booth for both is in the jungle or inland side. The other side is the sea side, to understand us.

The road to the Escondido cenote runs from the main road about 2 kilometers through the jungle, and enters a mangrove area, indicating that the waters of the Caribbean are nearby. The mangrove is the catalyst and protector of the natural life in the Peninsula. The landscape of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve, very close to Cenote Escondido, is very mangrove.

Hidden Cenote, near Tulum 1
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hidden tulum cenote

Cenote Escondido services

In Cenote Escondido you will find the basic services: bathrooms, changing tables, tables and striking crystalline waters that will make you feel unique bathing in them.

Enjoy the beautiful nature of the place and be respectful of the environment collecting the garbage you generate, without breaking plants or dedicating yourself to throwing stones at the peaceful iguanas. Unfortunately we have seen everything, it is about educating each other.

Hidden Cenote, near Tulum 2

Cenote Escondido, cenotes

LOCATION: el cenote Escondido It is located at 3 kilometers south of Tulum (Felipe Carrillo Puerto direction). Your entrance ticket is purchased at the Cristal cenote, it is on the right hand side of the road towards Felipe Carrillo Puerto, it is indicated.
SCHEDULE AND SERVICES: open from 8 a.m. to 17 p.m. daily. There are fewer services than in the Cristal cenote, this cenote is more rural.
PRICE ENTRY: 120 mxn general entry to the two cenotes and 200 mxn divers. The residents of Tulum have a discount. The same ticket is used for Cenote Cristal and Cenote Escondido.
HOW TO GET IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION?  From Tulum you can take any bus or collective that goes to Felipe Carrillo Puerto. You must walk about 2 kilometers to the cenote Escondido.
WHAT TO BRING?  Light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen (use it after bathing), closed and comfortable shoes to protect you from insect bites, some water is always good. Swimsuit and a towel or sarong to dry off after bathing. It is a good option to wear a diving mask to better appreciate the place.
THE LAW OF THE GOOD CENOTERO: To avoid contaminating the delicate water of the cenotes, do not use body creams, or protectors, or repellents before entering them. Do not hang from the roots of the trees or touch the stalactites or do any other idiocy that damages the place.
CENOTE HIDDEN FEATURES: en the cenote Escondido can be dive y swim. Depth of 17 meters.

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Sandra Salvadó Training photographer, traveler by vocation and certified tourism guide by the Government of Mexico. We promote natural wonders and contemporary Mayan culture. Great fan of pre-Hispanic history. Author of the blog and co-founder of The Shortest Path Travel, agency that guides you through alternative paths in Mayan lands. Social and sustainable tourism in the Yucatan Peninsula and Chiapas.
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