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Tulum Ancestral Waters Cave Cenotes Jungle Walk and Meal
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Ancestral Waters is a mystic & unique experience led by locals from Chemuyil. someone born and raised in this jungle. From the beginning, you are along with one of us, someone who explored these cenotes long before they were shown. You will visit three breathtaking cave cenotes, including one of the most extraordinary in all of Quintana Roo. You will enjoy some of the best cave snorkeling in Tulum, surrounded by ancient formations shaped by time. Inside these caves, we create moments designed for reflection and connection. As you explore these ancient chambers, these landscapes open your imagination to the past. Memories of when these were once dry, or when the Mayans visited them for connection. This intimate journey, guided with care by locals, offers a deep and authentic connection to nature, to the stories of the land, and to the timeless beauty that surrounds every step on your path.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entry to three cave cenotes
- Mask, wetsuit, diving flashlight, life jacket
- Fruit of the season
- Lunch
- Drinking water
- Coffee and/or Tea
What's not
- Private transportation
Itinerary
We'll greet you at our office in our community Chemuyil. You'll meet your guide, learn about the itinerary and important details. If early, you can enjoy complimentary coffee before we start. After that, we’ll hop into our vehicle and drive into the jungle. This ride takes us to a hidden area where we will start our experience. Upon arrival, you'll gear up: wetsuit, lamp, helmet, and snorkel mask. Next, we'll start a walk through jungle paths for about 10 minutes.
Once we reach the first stop, we descend into Uj, a cenote filled with stalactites, stalagmites, and ancient rock formations. There, we’ll get to its complement: Kiin, a cenote beautifully lit by sunlight. If lucky, we may spot the toh bird, a regional symbol of cenotes. After exploring, we’ll walk back to the majestic Templo Mayor. This cave, considered one of the most spectacular cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula, will transport you into a surreal scenario. Swimming here feels unbelievable. And finally, we return to the village to enjoy a delicious home cooked meal, prepared by ladies from Chemuyil. It’s the perfect way to connect with the land and its people.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our meeting point is located in the town of Chemuyil, right in front of the baseball field. In front of our office, you will see some bicycles parked. If you’re arriving by car, we are approximately: 25 minutes from Tulum Downtown 40 minutes from Playa del Carmen Downtown 2 hours from Cancun
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Bejil-Ha Riviera Maya
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for claustrophobic
How it compares in Playa del Carmen
- Its from-price is 50% below the median of the 1921 experiences we list in Playa del Carmen.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 473 of 1921.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen is a relaxed Riviera Maya beach town with a buzzing pedestrian avenue, white sand, and cenotes, reefs and ruins close by.
Quinta Avenida, the town's long pedestrian street, runs parallel to the beach and is lined with shops, cafés, restaurants and bars that stay busy late. The beaches are wide and white, with Punta Esmeralda a local favourite for its shallow lagoon, and the water is warm and clear for much of the year.
Top-ranked sights in Playa del Carmen: Rio Secreto Nature Reserve, Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida), Cirque du Soleil Joya.
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