Snorkeling in Tulum: 4 cenotes by bike with Mayan cooking
Ride to four hidden cenotes and cook the meal you'll eat after
Snorkel four cenotes by bike near Tulum, guided by a local Mayan family who cook cochinita pibil (traditional slow-roasted pork) while you explore. You ride to each cenote on bikes, snorkel for about 30 minutes at the last one with a wooden platform for jumping, then return to eat the meal prepared that morning. Snorkel masks, life jackets, bikes, entrance fees and lunch are included. The guide speaks English and Spanish, and children from age 10 are welcome.
Step-by-step itinerary
Bike cenotes and Mayan cooking class
- Meet at local host's house
- Learn about cooking ingredients
- Season and prepare pork with banana leaves
- Bike to snorkel four unique cenotes
- Snorkel and explore last cenote with platforms
- Return to house to eat Mayan meal
What’s included
- Snorkel masks and life jackets.
- bikes for the day.
- entrance fees to all four cenotes.
- cochinita pibil lunch with tacos you make yourself.
- guide service in English or Spanish.
- Monday to Saturday 09:30
Information
Bike to four cenotes near Tulum for snorkeling, then prepare and share authentic Mayan cochinita pibil with your guide's family in their home.
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The experience
The day starts at your guide's house, where you'll see the ingredients and seasoning for cochinita pibil, then watch it wrapped in banana leaves and set to cook for about two and a half hours. While it cooks, you and your guide ride bikes to four different cenotes around Tulum: the ones locals know, not the commercial parks that fill with crowds. Each cenote is different from the last, and you'll snorkel at each one with a mask and life jacket provided.
The final cenote is a full open-air pool with two wooden platforms built out over the water where you can jump in, and you'll spend about 30 minutes or more exploring underwater before heading back. By then the cochinita pibil is ready, and you'll return to the house to eat it fresh, making your own tacos and eating as much as you want. The whole experience runs about four hours, and your guide shares how Mayan food is actually cooked in the Yucatan, keeping you away from the usual tourist cenote parks.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 16 years); Child (10 to 11 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What are the four cenotes like that we'll snorkel?
Each cenote is different. Some are open-air pools, others have different rock formations and water colors. The last one has wooden jump platforms and stays open to the sky, and you'll have about 30 minutes or more to explore underwater there with your snorkel mask.
Do I need to know how to cook or snorkel before I book?
No. Your guide will show you how to prepare the Mayan dish step by step at the start, and snorkel masks and life jackets are provided. The experience suits all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
How far is each cenote from the others by bike?
The guide chooses cenotes within the local community around Tulum that are reachable by bike during the four-hour experience. The exact distances vary, but the route is designed to fit all four cenotes and the cooking and eating into one half-day.
Will the food be ready when we get back from snorkeling?
Yes. The cochinita pibil cooks for about two and a half hours while you're out on the bikes, so it's ready to eat when you return. You make your own tacos and can eat as much as you want.
What's included and what should I bring?
Snorkel masks, life jackets, bikes, entrance fees to the cenotes, and lunch are all included. Bring a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes. Bottled water is not included, and tips are optional.
Operated by Snorkeling Riviera Maya. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Snorkeling in Tulum: 4 cenotes by bike with Mayan cooking
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