Cenotes Dzitnup

We came here as part of our Chichen Itza tour with Absolute Adventures. The shady area with lots of trees and the beautiful cool water cenotes were just what we needed after a hot morning visiting the ruins. When we arrived, my mum became quite entranced by one of the two macaw parrots there, and was offered to take photos with them for a small fee. The birds looked well cared for so we decided to take them up on the offer and the guy at the desk emailed them all to me as well as printing a few. We first went to cenote Xkeken which was my personal favourite of the two. The water was so clear that you could see the bottom straight away, and a beautiful shade of blue. The sun streaming in from above hit the water in just the right way to give it a lovely natural atmosphere. There were a few people in there, but it didn't feel crowded. Look out for tiny fish swimming around you, and bats flying above. Next we went for a short walk with our guide to cenote Samula. This one was slightly darker, but just as clear and blue. Both cenotes seemed cold when we got in, but this was likely because our skin was hot from the morning at the ruins. We enjoyed both cenotes and stayed for a little while until we decided it was time to leave for lunch. In all, this was a wonderful stop to our day and had been recommended by our guide as an alternative to the busy Il Kil. I've not been there so I can't comment on that, but we loved how quiet this place was and that we could relax and cool down a bit before going on with the rest of our day.

There a 2 cenotes here, you can pay for either or both and get a large discount. Samulà is large and clean, ideal for swimming for a long while, where as Xkekèn (or Dzitnup) is far smaller and not as clean as hundreds (or thousands) of bats hang from its low ceilings. Life vests are obligatory to enter the water, you will have to rent one separately for each cenote (20 pesos per person per cave). The caves are stunning and the water is warm, a must go if you're in the valladolid area.

Sadly left this place with a rather scammy feeling. Entrance for both cenotes is relatively cheap. Moment we walked in one of the staff came up and offered a free (unnecessary) tour and proceeded to walk with us to the first cenote. He took our tickets to get checked while we were changing and ended his tour when we got out saying it was as time for tip with our tickets in his hands. Definitely felt forced and didn’t leave a good feeling. Keep in mind, you have to pay separately for the life vests at both cenotes and they will make you think they are mandatory to get an extra buck. As long as you don’t swim, do NOT buy an extra life vest since it is a waste of money. Cenotes themselves were nice but nothing special. All in all we felt they were all just after our money.

The two cenotes are nice but be aware of tourist traps where they seem to give you information and before you know they are giving you a 10 minutes "private Tour" on the domain where they ask for a M$300 tip. Also the life jackets are oblige and you have to change them before entering the other cenote so you have to pay twice. It's a shame that these beautiful places are losing its charm by these scams. Would recommend to just pass the people at the entertance and buy tickets. You can change before entering the cenote.

More dark, than on the pictures, not this beautiful or special. Had to buy and ware life vests for 25 Peso, local guy tried to tell us that a guide is mandatory (it’s not!). Whole area looks expired, houses broken, beside the walls trash, many insects like wasps(which come when you try to dry in the sun). Felt like a walking peso-sign, everybody tried to sell something or offer a kind of service.

It's not so good cenote as like Xkeken. It's needed to rent a life west for 25 pesos (mandatory).

Ok here is the deal, when you go to experience the real taste of any country you should expect to find everything so make sure you bring water towels swimsuit etc. Any Cenotes it is a great experience and some are way better than others but overall is just the fact how they are created water under a cave just astonish. We were driving and found this Cenotes they are two. The water is cool but once you are inside you are good to experience the amazing cenotes.

This area has 2 cenotes to offer. You can pay for one, two and a little extra in each to get a life jacket vest. Both are accessed via steep stairs and are cave like cenotes. The right one were those photos were taken has a lovely blue hue, direct sunlight strengthen the water to roc contrat. The swim is pleasant, you can jump in the water and return from small ladder. Only 3/4 of the water area is accessible due to sharp and dangerous parts on the last quarter. That’s way enough to relax and enjoy. Big plus, this place is less crowded then Oxman nearby.