Yucatan Cenotes: Suytun & Oxman Private Tour with Early Access

Swim Suytun early then Valladolid breakfast and Oxman cenote

You’ll slip into Yucatan’s famous cenotes before most travelers arrive: swimming under beams of light at Suytun, sharing brunch in Valladolid’s historic center, and swinging into Oxman’s deep blue pool with locals cheering you on. With private transport and an easygoing guide, you can just relax into the day’s rhythm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit famous cenotes and Valladolid city

• Tour Cenote Suytun and take photos
• Swim and take photos at second cenote
• Enjoy breakfast in Valladolid historic center
• Free time to explore Valladolid town
• Swim and take photos at third cenote

The experience

I nearly slipped on the first stone step down to Cenote Suytun. It was still damp from last night’s rain and honestly, I was more excited than careful. Our guide, Alejandra, just grinned and handed me a towel (she must see this all the time). The air inside was cool and smelled faintly earthy, almost like wet clay. We were the only ones there except for a sleepy iguana sunning itself near the edge. It felt weirdly private for a place I’d seen a thousand times on Instagram.

After floating in that blue-green water (which is colder than you’d think at 8am), we drove to Valladolid for breakfast. The café was tucked behind a yellow church, with old fans creaking overhead and locals chatting over sweet bread. My eggs came with this spicy green salsa that made me cough and laugh at the same time. Even Alejandra looked impressed I finished it. We wandered around after, just letting ourselves get lost in the pastel streets. There’s something about Valladolid that makes you want to slow down.

Oxman cenote was next. I’ll admit I hesitated at the rope swing (it looks higher from up there), but some local kids cheered me on so I went for it, not graceful but definitely memorable. The light filtering down through the vines looked almost fake, like someone painted it on. By then more people had arrived but it didn’t really matter anymore. I’d already had my quiet moment back at Suytun, you know?

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation from your hotel or meeting point, bottled water throughout the journey, entry to both Cenote Suytun and Cenote Oxman for swimming and photos, plus a hearty brunch in Valladolid’s colorful historic center before heading back relaxed and sun-dried.

Information

Lasts 8h, runs Monday to Saturday at 06:00 and 06:40, from US$ 195 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 06:00 and 06:40Another time? ›

GroupPrivate10 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and FrenchOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (51 to 70 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

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 cenotes are included in this Yucatan private tour?

The tour visits Cenote Suytun and Cenote Oxman.

Is breakfast included during the day trip?

Yes, brunch is included in Valladolid's historic center.

How early do we visit Cenote Suytun?

The tour leaves very early to reach Suytun before crowds arrive.

Is transportation private or shared?

This is a private tour with private transportation included.

Are entry fees to both cenotes covered?

Yes, access to all cenotes is included in your booking.

Can infants join this cenote tour?

Infants are welcome. Specialized seats are available if needed.

Will there be free time in Valladolid?

You’ll have free time to explore Valladolid after brunch.

Do I need to bring my own water?

Bottled water is provided as part of the tour inclusions.