Hidden Underground Cave Adventure in the Jungle
Discover one of the Riviera Maya’s best-kept secrets with a unique visit to Cenote Santa Cruz. Unlike open cenotes, this experience takes you deep into an underground cave system where you’ll walk, swim, and explore crystal-clear waters surrounded by ancient rock formations.
Perfect for travelers looking for a more authentic, off-the-beaten-path adventure.
Explore a hidden underground cenote inside a cave system
Walk and swim through crystal-clear freshwater passages
Discover stunning stalactites and stalagmites formations
Small group experience for a more personal and peaceful visit
Guided eco-tour focused on nature and conservation
Ideal for adventure seekers and nature lovers
Cenote Santa Cruz is known for its intimate setting and limited group sizes, offering a quieter and more immersive experience compared to larger cenotes.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours experience
Location: Near Akumal / Riviera Maya
Activity Type: Cave exploration + swimming
Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate
Suitable For: Small groups, couples, and active travelers
The cenote features a cave journey with shallow and deeper sections, making it accessible while still adventurous.
Round-trip transportation (depending on package)
Entrance to Cenote Santa Cruz
Guided cave and cenote exploration
Safety equipment (life jacket, flashlight)
Snorkel mask for underwater viewing
Small group experience
Most visits include guided tours with equipment, ensuring a safe and educational experience inside the cave system.
1. Hotel Pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya (depending on option selected).
2. Arrival at Cenote Santa Cruz
Enter a quiet jungle location with a small, hidden entrance.
3. Cave Exploration & Swimming
Begin your journey through the underground cenote:
Walk through dry cave sections
Swim in clear freshwater passages
Observe ancient rock formations
The cave formations found here are millions of years old, creating a unique natural environment.
4. Guided Experience
Your guide will share insights about:
Geological formations
Local ecosystem
Cenote history and significance
5. Relaxation & Return
After your exploration, prepare to return and relax on your way back.
The tour takes about 2.5 hours to visit a cave cenote whithin 460m long. Our mission is to protect and culturize our tour visitors, this tour goes beyond splashing in fresh water so we are going to be focused on explaining about the cenotes, flora, fauna and formations, we only do small groups to be more Ecological, enjoyable and fun. We work by reservation and you can do it directly here. Go deep in the Xibalbá's world!!! Explore a dry and wet cenote. Underground chambers, with more than 60 million year old formations with a real crystal clear water. All equipment necessary supplied.
(Lifejacket, waterproof torch.)
HIGHLIGHTS.
Chance to travel through time & explore enigmatic Tulum Refreshing swim in the Cenote Santa Cruz Free time to swim at Tulum's breathtaking white-sand beach Fantastic views of the sea from the top of the Maya city Insights into Tulum's history & ancient Maya traditions
INCLUDED. [Lifejacket,waterproof tourch] Guided tour of Tulum and Cenote Santa Cruz Admission to the archaeological site Bottled water and sodas Roundtrip transportation to and from your Cancun or Riviera Maya hotel (or meeting point in Tulum)
NOT INCLUDED. Snorkeling Equipment 10.00 USD Natural Reserve Fee Locker and Life Jacket Rental
ADDITIONAL IMFORMATION. Children 3 and younger are complimentary. You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain. Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels (or meeting point if you stay in Tulum). Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. You will receive confirmation of your exact pick-up time when you call to confirm your reservation. Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. You must contact US at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation. All Snorkeling equipment, life jacket and locker rentals are not included. An additional surcharge of 10.00 USD for Natural Reserve fee is payable on the day of your activity.
RATES
Note: Our Price per adult drops when the more adults you are. Kids prices remain the same, no matter how many. Infants are free. (Child rate is based on age or height as set out by the park). 13 people max per vehicle regardless of ages. 14 people (including infants) or more, will require 2 or more vans and the rates will change. Feel free to email us with any questions.
private Cenote Santa Cruz
Prices subject to tax 16%
| #Passenger | Adult Per Rate | Adult Per Rate |
| 1 | $246.55 | $48.79 |
| 2 | $179.31 | $48.79 |
| 3 | $143.10 | $48.79 |
| 4 | $122.41 | $48.79 |
| 5 | $110.34 | $48.79 |
| 6 | $103.45 | $48.79 |
| 7 | $97.41 | $48.79 |
| 8 | $93.97 | $48.79 |
| 9 | $90.52 | $48.79 |
| 10 | $86.48 | $48.79 |
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