We went to Cenote Il Kil after visiting Chichen Itza on a sweltering day and I will never forget the most refreshing jump from the roughly 4,5 meters platform into the cenote. Truly magical. All other visitors were glowing and smiling, the place has a such a positive vibe. Just keep in mind that you need to go down 91 stone steps to arrive at the sinkhole and then up again, and the steps were wet and a bit slippery. Life vests and lockers are included in the entrance fee.

It was fun to jump down from the high stairs and go down from the top. Please come after going to Chichen Itza. The best time is right before noon before there are a bunch of tourists coming from Chichen Itza. The staff are really nice but please note there are catfish. You can also NOT bring towels inside the cenote and you will have to leave them in your locker. The stairs are also slippery so, slowly walk down and don't slip.

beautiful cenote and well managed. not the cheapest cenote around but worth it. didn’t get any advance tickets, just drove in, parked and bought tickets early in the morning. very little people in the morning. water is a little cold in jan but no problem getting used to it. it’s as beautiful as pictures shows. big pool and a lot of people can swim in it at once without feeling crowded. like that you can jump off a platform! it’s fun. can be a tad painful when u hit the water though. genially pasir out with your trip to chichen itza.

Absolutely beautiful cenote and a fantastic experience! Went for a swim after a hot morning at Chichén Itzá and thoroughly enjoyed it. Long vines hang down from the top of the cenote - the place looks unreal & is spectacular! It's deep and you need to wear a life jacket while swimming. It's well sign posted, has lockers, changing facilities, toilets, showers and life jackets. There are places to grab lunch / snacks too (didn't stop here for lunch so can't comment). It did get very crowded, however, which detracted from the experience. In hindsight we should probably have come early on a different day & gone to a different cenote after Chichén Itzá. As a couple, we were only given one locker, and it was very hard to squeeze everything in. Absolutely worth a visit to this magical cenote, but come early in the morning or late afternoon.

Yes there are a lot of people but we were hot after visiting Chichen Itza and this was a perfect place to cool off. The cenote is cold. After an hour, my body was cold to the touch, so mission accomplished. The lockers were small for our family of 5 and they would only give us one which I didn’t understand since they gave single people a whole locker? Sure I could rent a second locker for twenty pesos more but we managed. The food at the snack bar was average food but service was fast and tacos, club sandwich, and hamburger were good. Yes you have to wear a life jacket, but I was ok with that because I couldn’t see the bottom. The catfish were neat to see swimming with us. My teen boys loved jumping off the two platforms. A lifeguard helped keep people from jumping on top of each other. One thing to be careful of are the stone steps down into the cenote. They’re incredibly slippery and you aren’t allowed to wear any shoes on them. Hold onto the rail. I saw more than one person slip and have to catch themselves. Going down is more slippery than going up.

This Cinote is probably the most photographed and thus the most popular. The main con is the crowd nevertheless because of its popularity the services are meticulous - lockers, showers, life vest. Everything is very comercialized but clean and organized. The solution: comr early, or late. I was ther at 4pm an hour before closing and there weren't many people. Laying on your back in the water looking up to the perfect circle opening, one can understand why the Mayan saw the cinotes as the source of life given by the gods. Cost: $14 us / $11 CDN. Cash only. Enjoy the swim and the spiritual experience.

Wow, Cenote Ik Kil was amazing! It's a beautiful natural sinkhole with crystal-clear water. Jumping in was thrilling, and the vines hanging down added a cool jungle vibe. Great spot for a refreshing swim!

This was absolutely beautiful. We got to enjoy it was almost nobody there. We went on a Monday, arriving at about 10:00a, and there was only one other couple there with us. It was so enjoyable to float around this beautiful place in the serenity of almost nobody being there. I would not want to be there with a crowd, like the one coming in when we left just an hour later. There is a jumping platform that is probably 12 and 15 feet high. Life jackets were required. At this one, it's not bad. We mostly enjoyed floating around. You are not allowed to leave anything around the cenote, so leave it in your vehicle or use the lockers. They have staff all around making sure the rules are kept - taking a shower, not leaving anything on the ground, wearing a life vest.

One of the most stunning and well-known cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula, located just a short drive from Chichén Itzá. It's a breathtaking experience with its lush surroundings, clear waters, and historical significance. The cenote is part of a larger eco-park that includes well-maintained facilities, including restrooms, changing areas, and a restaurant. To avoid large crowds, consider visiting early in the morning or later in the afternoon. The cenote can become quite busy, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Cenote Ik Kil is like swimming in Mother Nature’s own pool! The setting is magical with vines hanging into the water and fish swimming around you. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss, especially on a hot day. The cenote can be crowded, but it’s large enough that you’ll still find space to swim. Don’t forget your waterproof camera, or this one will stay in your memories only!