Cenote Maya admission: Swim, rappel, Mayan ceremony

Rappel into the largest cenote dome in the Yucatan and swim in its clear waters

Cenote Maya admission includes entry to a natural sinkhole with a 60-meter dome, access to swimming and adventure activities (rappelling, slacklines, Tarzan vines), a Mayan blessing ceremony led by a community shaman, and a traditional meal with hand-made tortillas. The 3-hour visit covers all activity fees, safety gear for rappelling, and a locker.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cenote Maya and Mayan culture

• Descend into Cenote Maya
• Swim in crystal-clear waters
• Try adventure activities
• Participate in Mayan blessing ceremony
• Enjoy traditional buffet meal

The experience

Cenote Maya sits in the Yucatan with the largest vault opening in the peninsula: a dome over 60 meters across, almost perfectly circular, dropping into water so clear you see the rock formations below. You descend either by stairs or by rappelling 72 feet down the rock face, which means the entry itself is the first choice: a controlled walk or a rope descent. Once you reach the water, the cenote opens up for swimming, diving, slackline walking (the "trepachanga"), swinging on Tarzan vines, or another rappel if you want it. All the adventure activities are included, and safety equipment for rappelling comes with your ticket.

A Mayan shaman from the local community performs a blessing ceremony during your visit: a ritual that connects the cenote's cultural significance to the day itself. After the water activities, you sit down to a traditional meal prepared in the park's organic garden, with hand-made tortillas and vegetables grown on-site. The whole experience runs about three hours. Flavored water is provided throughout, and you get a locker to secure your belongings while you're in the water.

For safety, cameras and recording devices aren't permitted except GoPro-style action cameras mounted to your chest or head. The park requires at least moderate physical fitness, and children can join from age 6 onward. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're arranging your own way there.

What’s included

• Cenote Maya admission and all activity fees.
• swimming, diving, slacklines, Tarzan vines and 72-foot rappel access.
• safety equipment for rappelling.
• traditional meal with organic vegetables and hand-made tortillas.
• flavored water.
• locker for belongings.
• Mayan blessing ceremony led by a community shaman.

Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 09:00, from US$ 59 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

GroupPrivate1 group tour ›

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow the ceremony and the day's rhythm in your language. If you're comfortable with moderate physical activity and want to experience the cenote's cultural and natural sides together (the water, the ritual, the meal), this admission covers everything without separate bookings.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What's the largest cenote dome in the Yucatan Peninsula like when you get down to it?

Cenote Maya's dome spans over 60 meters across and is almost perfectly circular, with crystal-clear water and visible rock formations. You can see the scale the moment you descend: either by the staircase or by rappelling down the 72-foot rock face.

Can I bring my phone or camera to record the cenote?

Cameras and recording devices, including cell phones and tablets, are not allowed at Cenote Maya. The only exception is a GoPro-style action camera mounted to your chest or head during the activities.

What adventure activities are included in the admission?

Cenote Maya admission includes swimming, diving, the trepachanga slacklines, Tarzan vines, and a 22-meter rappel. All activity fees and safety equipment for rappelling are covered in your ticket.

Is the Mayan ceremony part of the admission, or do I pay extra?

The Mayan blessing ceremony performed by a community shaman is included in your admission. It takes place during your visit as part of the full experience.

What's included in the traditional meal?

The traditional meal features dishes made from vegetables grown in the park's organic garden, hand-made tortillas, and flavored water. It's prepared on-site and included with your ticket.