Explore Cancún
Also Featured In
Xenotes Oasis Maya
Type: Attractions, Day Trips, Family Friendly, Outdoor Activities, Parks, Reserves, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling, Tours and Excursions
10Best Says
The entire Yucatan Peninsula (the region of Mexico where Cancun is located) is made of pourous limestone. Below the surface freshwater underground rivers flow. When the limestone collapses the water... Read More
The entire Yucatan Peninsula (the region of Mexico where Cancun is located) is made of pourous limestone. Below the surface freshwater underground rivers flow. When the limestone collapses the water is exposed partially or totally and a beautiful cenotes is born. They can be completely open (like a lake) or just have a small opening (like a cave). Cenotes were very important to the ancient Mayans, who considered them to be portals to the underworld. At Xenotes Oasis Maya, you'll explore four cenotes while kayaking, zip lining, snorkeling, rappelling or just relaxing and drifting in an inner tube.
Advertisement
Address:
Chetumal-Puerto Juárez Federal Highway, Km. 282 Int. B.
Cancún, 77500
Phone:
Website:
xenotes.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Kristin Busse
Cancún Local Expert
- Outdoor Activities: "Be sure to bring water shoes or aqua socks."
- Best for Outdoor Activities Because: Xenotes is the perfect place to explore different kinds of cenotes in many different ways.