Cenote Jardín del Eden
Cenote Jardín del Eden
4.5
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Beautiful, crystal-clear lagoon surrounded by lush rainforest and containing underwater caves: a great destination for snorkelers and scuba divers.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Ross P
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Awesome spot!! Definitely must go!
    This place is amazing! We went around noon on Sunday, and it was not very crowded at all. There are cliffs to jump from which are about 15-20’ jumps into crystal clear water. This was an amazing experience for our entire group. They rent snorkels and life jackets but you can take your own floats or snorkels. The water is very deep everywhere. Highly recommend! Closed on Saturdays
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 October 2023
  • Kevin B
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing place to visit
    One of our favourite places on a recent trip to Mexico. Our 8 year old enjoyed it so much we visited twice in a week. The people who work there and run it are really lovely and passionate about keeping it wild and not affecting the wildlife. I find it amazing that the negative reviews are from people who can’t follow very basic rules that help keep the natural beauty. Very basic facilities however just added to the feeling of being rural and not commercial at all. Would highly recommend a visit.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 November 2023
  • Shawn O
    Moscow, Idaho29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth the trip at double the money
    Really loved it from start to finish. The proprietor clearly spooks some, but he takes stewardship of the place seriously and — as someone who would like to visit again — I appreciate it. He was firm but friendly and if you cannot understand why, you should probably just stick to the hotel pool. Beautifully rustic in the best tradition of Mexico. Would pay twice the $200MX entry fee.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 January 2024
  • rosareda
    Puyallup, Washington25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unforgettable setting, must do cenote!
    You think you are at the garden of Eden but wait until you see underwater, that is where the magic is! We took a taxi here. Maybe 10-15 min walk down the road from highway. 200 pesos to enter. Have snorkel equipment and a few other things you can rent, cash only. Some food also. Several places around the Cenote to set your stuff. Some covered areas and picnic tables/benches. They do a little talk when you get there about rules, etc. Must shower before entering water and no sunscreens/oils, etc. It was absolutely beautiful, relaxing and worth the visit.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 31 January 2024
  • James Hytner
    Greater Palm Springs, California1,098 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not all Cenote’s are the same
    We spend 5 to 6 months a year in Akumal and have visited dozens of Cenote’s. We have liked to loved all of them. Our visit was our first even though we are only 15 minutes away. I rated a 5 because of its unique look, feel and beauty. You really do get the garden feel in and around this open Cenote. Definitely put this on your Cenote must stop list.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 March 2024
  • pro golfer
    Gloucestershire, United Kingdom43 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very good
    It was a really nice cenote, and it had really clear waters for snorkelling and lots of fish. It had a really good jump-off, and it looked good for diving because there are lots of caves underwater. 100% recomend
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 April 2024
  • RichIllinois
    142 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A beautiful and peaceful cenote
    We really enjoyed our visit. We snorkeled and walked around this beautiful cenote. The man who runs the place did a great job explaining everything you needed to know. He’s a nice guy, maybe some of the negative comments about him are from people who don’t like to listen, we know the type, always on their phone or talking when someone else is talking, simply shut up and listen to him, this beautiful cenote has rules and he’s simply explaining them to you. Anyway after working up an appetite, we realized they can cook you up some sandwiches. Our favorite was the huge mushroom burgers. The frozen fruit bars were great also. This is a great place to visit and all four of us would recommend coming here, you’ll love it. We hope to be back in the near future.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 May 2024
  • Jennifer
    Denham Springs, Louisiana19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best Cenote of 3 We visited
    This is the third cenote my family of 5 visited. It was by far everyone’s favorite. I don’t understand the bad review because the owner was very kind. He spoke to us more than once. Very few rules like one staircase is for scuba divers only. No problem because there are 3 or 4 more staircases. 200 pesos per person. Cash only. My 3 teenagers LOVED the Cliff diving especially jumping off the tree. There is a small cave we swam into which was cool. The fish truly did eat the dead skin on our legs and toes. No pressure to buy anything. There are life jackets and rentable pool floats which lots of people used. We did not and I felt safe as a mom because there are many rocks to swim to and stand on across the cenote. At the far side of the cenote is a smaller cenote with a “river” that runs around the left wall of the cenote until it dead ends. That was awesome being in my own narrow “river” between two rock walls that I could reach out and almost touch with both hands . Two bathrooms per gender, not huge but large enough to change in. A few showers around back. There is a snack bar with cold drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, and frozen pops. And for my anti-water husband, there was a HUGE hut to sit under and loads of covered picnic places. We brought food and drinks with us and no problem. I cannot say enough about this place. It was an amazing place to spend half a day. Go here.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 29 May 2024
  • Climber43756697508
    Milton, Canada1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Experience at the Cenotes
    It is a great site, clean, organized, and well managed cenote. a quick ride from PDC and well worth your time. First time at any cenote and will certainly plan to be back for more. My kids loved it!
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 August 2024
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Natalie K
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Family
Weird hippie Charles Manson looking man that’s apparently in charge was condescending from the get go. He approached my sister and I, unsure if he was speaking to us or not we continued to walk closer to the cenote. He exclaimed “hey I’m talking to you” in an extremely unsettling manner. He explained we cannot have sunscreen on when entering the cenote, he went on this whole spiel on why it would hurt the vegetation. Only one of us had a small amount on from hours prior and when we said we didn’t have any on he told us that he can “smell it on us” which was even creepier. We were drenched in sweat after the treacherous walk from where we were staying so we may have looked glossy. We obliged to the rules and rinsed off, which this weird man had the nerve to explain to us how to do. After rinsing off we made our way towards the cenote where this weird man was waiting for us and continued to explain that he was only “angry” because we said we didn’t have any on. Regardless, it was super intrusive. He then continued his hippie vegetation speech that I frankly did not care for given our limited time there, we followed the rules but he wouldn’t let up. I said “okay whatever dude” and I guess this struck a nerve with him and told our entire family (i was with my parents) that he would have to ask us to leave if i!!!!!!! Continued being rude. Me. He could make us take off the sunscreen for the sake of the vegetation, i have no problem with that. But you can’t make me care. It was super unprofessional to threaten that. I held my tongue so we could see the cenote, but for the remainder of our time there he continued to follow us constantly and stare at us and just harass us with his presence. They should really fire this man and get someone that is much kinder and not hostile & all around unfriendly.
Written 21 March 2022
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Ross P
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
This place is amazing! We went around noon on Sunday, and it was not very crowded at all. There are cliffs to jump from which are about 15-20’ jumps into crystal clear water. This was an amazing experience for our entire group.
They rent snorkels and life jackets but you can take your own floats or snorkels. The water is very deep everywhere.

Highly recommend!
Closed on Saturdays
Written 15 October 2023
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Marc V
Somerset, Canada11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
My wife and I just returned from the Mayan
We absolutely love this area of Mexico!!!
We always try new Cenote’s when we are here. We just took our rental car from Playacar to Eden
We find it’s much more relaxing then going with a tour
It was very nice and actually not that busy.
Very cheap if you just pull up on your own and explore
I think it was like only 150-200 pesos per person
It’s an open Cenote with a rock ledge to dive or jump off. Lots of fun

I highly recommend going to Eden.
Written 2 March 2020
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rantati7
Helsinki, Finland2,396 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Friends
Tried to get to Jardin del Eden yesterday (23.11.2020) but the place was closed. Judging by their Facebook page hurricane Zeta (a month ago) left the site devastated and they may still be repairing the place. The pictures on their FB page looked pretty horrific.

There are no signs that the place would be closed.
Written 24 November 2020
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CreekChiro
Stephens City, VA47 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
This is our favorite place when our family comes to Playa del Carmen. Jungle, cenote, beautiful clear water, intriguing fish, fish massage, deep caves, scuba divers swimming about, small grill offering foodstuffs, all tucked away. Time stands still back here not a few minutes down the path from the highway 307. Excellent guy running the place these days, tolerates no nonsense, no sunblock, no alcohol but you can use fins and mask and snorkel and you can have much fun as long as you are responsible. Best jumps in the area, roughly 17 foot from rocks, 20 foot from a deck and maybe 25 plus from a tree that overhangs the cenote into 20 feet of water. Gorgeous aquamarine water, full of tropical fish, friendly people abound here. Saw a green tree snake a week ago and in a torrential rainstorm 6 days ago a 10 foot boa scrambling for cover. Such a cool spot.
Written 26 October 2021
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AK FlyFish Girl
Seward, AK110 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Friends
The actual cenote is a nice clear water pond with very small fish. The decks and stairs are definitely aging and easy to see that no money is being put back into the facility supporting the guest experience. That includes the showers and toilet services! VERY bad, even for what would be expected at a locally independently managed activity location. The most disturbing compliant would be about the man who said he was the owner. He was beyond rude to us and our friends who had visited this property several times before in recent years. They had never seen him before and he wanted to be confrontational and used foul language to make his instructions for use of the cenote known.
Many of his demanding toned instructions were all clearly addressed in the various signage throughout the property. We were puzzled by his rude mannerism and found his demeanor aggressive and off putting. We will not return, nor will our friends who live locally in the winter season or bring their visiting friends again.
Written 11 February 2023
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Mesja
Cuernavaca, Mexico237 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
What a magical experience from top to toe!!! Rock formations and crystal clear water make the experience a superb one.

The water is super-mega-cold, so be prepared and dive anyway...this is a natural pool and cold is part of the experience. I so had a beautiful time swimming there...there´s a lot of people but is never crowded. The entrance is ridiculously cheap, so make sure you want to swim in very cold water, if you don´t it´s a waste of money, honestly

Do not forget your aqua shoes! :D
Written 30 June 2021
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andrea
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Family
Don’t pay attention to the “karens” reviews this place is so beautiful. It was a busy day but you don’t feel it crowded at all since is huge.
The guy who take care of the place explains everything clear and super nice and he mentions that when people don’t follow the rules he will be loud but hey if you don’t want rules then get out! We want this place stays forever like this and if he needs to that to preserve it then I support it!
Is only 200 pesos per person and rent the vest and snorkel equipment is cheap. Beautiful place.
Written 1 April 2022
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Barb K
London, Canada463 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
We had an amazing day at Cenote Jardin del Eden. We arrived at 9am and had the Cenote almost to ourselves. We loved snorkelling and basking in the sun. (a variety of fish & turtles) Arrive early, because by 12noon there will be more people. We took a cab from our hotel (Secrets Akumal) 500 pesos outbound, 400 pesos return 😂. 200 pesos entrance fee to the Cenote - Very reasonable. Remember not to wear any sunscreen, or body lotion, or soap on your mask. Keep the Cenote clean and pure. 💕 Enjoy!
Written 14 April 2022
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Wkeith2546
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
Not one to write reviews, but this place was so cool I had to. $10 (200mxn) to get in and it’s so worth it. You can tell the guy watching over the place really cares for his unique, irreplaceable spot. He will educate you on the rules like no suncreen period to protect the aquatic life/vegetation. You can get a life jacket or goggles for basically $1 USD. Mellow experience with great hosts. (addressing some earlier posts) Yes, A FEW of the life jackets are old from Xcaret, but it’s called recycling people! Just what we need is a bunch more plastic life jackets floating around while the beaches are covered in Sargassum and Plastic.

Thanks for the awesome time Amigo!
Written 9 June 2022
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