Valladolid Cenotes Snorkeling Tour with Pro Photos

Jump, swing and photograph three cenotes in one morning

A private snorkeling tour from Valladolid visits three cenotes over six hours: the open-air Oxman cenote where you jump and swing on a rope into the water, a semi-covered cavern for underwater photography, and Suytun's iconic covered cenote. A professional guide leads the snorkeling at each stop, captures photos for social media, and the day ends with lunch and free time in the 16th-century town of Valladolid.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore cenotes and Valladolid town

• Visit Oxman open cenote
• Swim, snorkel, and Tarzan swing
• Visit semi-covered cenote
• Swim and snorkel underground
• Visit covered Suytun cenote
• Take famous social media photo
• Visit colonial Valladolid town
• Walk and free time
• Have Mexican lunch at El Meson del Marques

The experience

The tour starts at Oxman cenote, an open pool where the main event is the jump itself. You wade in, climb to a platform, and drop into the water, or take the Tarzan swing that launches you out over the cenote before you land. Snorkel as much as you want at this stop. The guide is there to photograph the moment and help you get the shot. From there you move to a semi-covered cenote, a cavern that opens to the sky through a hole in the roof, which creates the kind of light that makes underwater photos work. The third stop is Suytun, the covered cenote that has become famous on social media for its cathedral-like chamber and the way the water reflects the stone ceiling.

After the three cenotes, the tour includes lunch at El Mesón del Marqués, a restaurant in Valladolid's colonial center, and free time to walk the 16th-century streets. Transportation is private throughout, in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or German depending on your preference. All the snorkeling equipment is provided, and the professional photos taken during the day are yours to keep and share.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your location.
• admission to all three cenotes.
• snorkeling equipment.
• professional photography during the tour.
• lunch at a restaurant in Valladolid.
• snacks.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 79 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by dreamus

Is this one for you?You operate the snorkeling gear yourself at each cenote, with the guide in the water alongside you for safety and to photograph the moments. This private format means no other group is at your stops, and the guide adjusts the pace and time spent at each location to what works for you: ideal if you want to take multiple swings at Oxman or spend extra time photographing underwater.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

What is the Tarzan swing at Oxman cenote?

Oxman cenote has a rope swing that launches you out over the open water before you drop in. You can jump from the platform or take the swing as many times as you want during the stop.

Is Suytun cenote really underground?

Suytun is a covered cenote, meaning the pool sits inside a cave chamber with a natural opening in the ceiling. The chamber is large and open enough to swim and snorkel comfortably, and the light from above reflects off the water and stone.

Do I need snorkeling experience to go on this tour?

No experience is required. The guide provides all snorkeling equipment and is there to help you in the water. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the cenotes themselves range from easy to moderate for swimming and snorkeling.

What happens in Valladolid after the cenotes?

After snorkeling at the three cenotes, the tour stops in Valladolid for lunch at El Mesón del Marqués and free time to walk around the colonial town, which was built in the 16th century.