Cenote Calavera, Tulum: Address, Phone Number, Cenote Calavera Reviews: 4/5
Cenote Calavera
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Louis
France4 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Watch out, when you arrive you will pay the entrance fees of 250/p. But then comes the scam, you will walk some feet and, before reaching the Cenote, 2 guys will require you to pay hundreds of pesos if you want to take photos or videos.
Tell them you are not interested, hide your cameras and continue your walk to the Cenote. There will be nobody to watch you, so that you can do whatever you want !
Tell them you are not interested, hide your cameras and continue your walk to the Cenote. There will be nobody to watch you, so that you can do whatever you want !
Written 25 December 2021
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Daniel
9 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
Different from all the rest, quite a small cenote with a 2-3m jump into the fresh clear water. And a couple of other smaller holes to jump into which looked more hairy so I didn't bother! Pretty safe as everyone seemed to be watching out for each other. Only 250 pesos/head. Great opportunity for good action photos! I'd highly recommend it here.
Written 27 November 2021
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H. Mills
4 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
All I can say is get here early!! We got here right when it opened and there was only a few people there, and it filled up quickly after. The cenote is small, and if you want good pictures you have to wait your turn. This cenote is not for the faint of heart — it can be scary climbing down the ladder and there are tons of bats in the cage! But it is a super unique experience, there’s a bar on site, and the water is absolutely heavenly. We took a taxi from our hotel, and there is not a ton of taxi’s to hail after your visit. Either drive yourself, pay the taxi to stay, or be prepared to wait on the side of the road to hail a cab. We eventually got one after about 20 min of waiting. Overall, glad we did this one vs the much more basic gran cenote!
Written 26 October 2021
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kat2cute
Highlands Ranch, CO8 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Had read that it was 100 peso entry just a few months ago, so was surprised it was 250 pesos (or $17 USD) upon arrival. Cash only. Extra cost to bring a gopro camera, drone, or rent lifejackets/snorkle/fin. The water is pleasant (not freezing) and if you can arrive early morning it is a fun little (emphasis little) cenote with a couple meter deep water that leads into unknown dark depth tunnels at the edges. Apparently a good cenote for very brave scuba divers with lots of cave diving experience (Temple of Doom entrance). However, once a group of 12 or more instragram influencers arrives, it isn't big enough for them hogging the single swing, ladder, and jumping point with constant pictures. Small cave ceiling with bats and swallows and tiny fish was fun, but this cenote isn't big enough for more than a half dozen people at a time, even in the off season it overfills by lunch.
Written 9 October 2021
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Esther
2 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
This place was a total scam. They over charged us because we were Americans. They made us pay 650 pesos when the sign clearly said it was 250 pesos, our friends later in the day was also only charged 250. Completely rude and definitely trying to scam tourists. Not to mention it’s a super small cenote and honestly not that fun, just a hole in the ground. Super sketchy, avoid this and go to Cenote Gran down down the street!
Written 20 September 2021
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tmestech
São Miguel, Portugal14 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Avoid this cenote! They completely scammed us. The sign says 250 pesos and when we entered they asked us for 650 pesos. I said I saw the price outside and they said that was for locals and there is a different price for tourists. We later learned this was not true and went back and they would not communicate with us. The cenote itself was unique but the Gran close by was nicer and much better run. Beware of the shadiness and do not support them!
Written 19 September 2021
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bloch029
Oakland, CA46 contributions
Sep 2021
Beautiful cenote with not too many people. When I first arrived there was a line of folks getting pictures on the swing and the ladder, but after a bit the people thinned out and it was jut me and one other couple. It was beautiful to float looking up at the sky through the cenote holes, and jumping in was terrifying but fun.
Written 18 September 2021
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Rona
San Francisco, CA66 contributions
Jul 2021
This cenote is much quieter than the nearby gran cenote. It’s a big hole as well as smaller ones nearby that you can jump into (~9+ meters deep). We got there in the afternoon and there were very few people. It’s an absolute blast to jump into over and over again. There’s also a bar on site (not sure if they have food).
Highly recommend a visit.
Highly recommend a visit.
Written 29 July 2021
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Louis F
3 contributions
Mar 2021
Beautiful and magic cenote close to Tulum downtown (just 10 mins by car), you can jump into the crystal clear waters. Highly recommended.
Written 12 July 2021
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SpencerFab
Grand Rapids, MI85 contributions
May 2021
Another beautiful Cenote with some awesome unique features!! There are two small openings to jump into which was thrilling and scary fun!! There is also the lovely swing but there is a line if you go at busy times. You can also jump in the large opening for less of a scare. Smaller Cenote but unique and worth it!!
Written 1 June 2021
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Where do you put your stuff like your phone while you swim?
AliBug
Charlotte, NC1,422 contributions
A nice fellow was taking photos of me with my phone so I’m not sure first hand. I did notice people putting their things around the swimming holes, there was a picnic table near also. For the most part, everyone sees everyone, so folks are not likely to steal things. Take a shirt or towel to cover your phone so it’s not exposed.
Adam E
Chicago, IL14 contributions
I understand that the best time to go is in the morning because it is less crowded, but is the water lit up in the morning or just in the afternoon?
Asha
Toronto, Canada50 contributions
Tough for me to say, but maybe I could give a little insight lol. I was there at 9am and close to lunch - the water wasn't lit up either time, but maybe it was just the day or time of year we went (October). I actually went twice because the first time (early morning) I went the water wasn't lit at all. And then it happened the second time. I imagine if you go after lunch you might have the area to yourself for a bit at some point and be around there for the sun to be hitting the water. But if you have enough time, you could go a second time if you absolutely need to - especially given it's one of the cheaper cenotes to visit in Tulum. I'd be interested to know what works for you because all my photos came out with dark water!
ReneedG
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Until what time is this cenote open to visit on a weekday?
Ekaterina S
Barcelona, Spain14 contributions
Untill 17 pm anyday
