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Gran Cenote

on the highway to Coba just outside of the city of Tulum, Mexico
Ranked #5 of 17 attractions in Tulum
4.5 of 5 stars 209 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

There are lots of cenotes to choose from but this being our first it was nice and enjoyable. Worth a visit More

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Los Angeles, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Definitely worth the trip as it's beautiful and close to town. However 10USD to get in and then 7USD to rent a mask/ snorkel? It's only fun for about an hour so plan accordingly. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

the water is super cold but refreshing. you can go around the cave in one hour then head to Coba. More

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Hermosillo, Mexico
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Great place and close to Tulum, the only thin is that there was anyone there to tell you what to do or waht not to do... We just got in and did everything myself More

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New York City, Palm Beach Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

love this cenote as it is only 5 min drive from town and 2 min walk from car to water.....very peaceful.... try to avoid saturdays More

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Moscow,ID
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The water felt as great as it looked...the colors were so vibrant. No fish, but great cave formations. There were some bats and birds flying around, but they are high enough it doesn't bother you. Take floating devices as its much easier to get around if you aren't a strong swimmer...only a few rocks and platforms that you can touch.... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

How anyone can justify 100 pesos for entering this is ridiculous. Perhaps if you scuba dive, then it may be worth it, but to just enter there with a snorkel it is just not worth your time or money. More

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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We visited this cenote as it was recommended by a local. Beautiful place, very peaceful and we enjoyed snorkelling and cooling off in the middle of the day. Definitely recommended and not too busy. More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Our first trip to a partially enclosed cenote and we'll be checking out others on our next trip! Ten minutes from Tulum on the Coba road. Frequented by cave divers as it's part of a huge underground river system with submerged caverns....spooky looking into some of that endless black! More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This is a great half day adventure to a cenote. Not very crowed. Snorkel gear there for rent. Family owned and operated and soooo pretty! More

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