Going to Cenotes in Tulum with kids is one of the definite highlights of a trip to this magical area. There is no other place outside of the Yucatan Peninsula that you can find cenotes, and in Tulum we are lucky enough to have the most beautiful ones you have ever seen just a quick drive away. Thankfully, your favorite vacation babysitters can give you the best tips!
Whether you are staying in the hotel zone or the town, all you will need to do to get to a cenote with your kids is call a taxi. Now, at the majority of cenotes you will not be able to get cell service to call the taxi when you are ready to get picked up. The best way to coordinate this is to set up a pick up time with your taxi driver for them to come get you. Adventure Tour Center also hosts amazing tours that will take you exploring and take care of all of the details.
We recommend giving yourself at least an hour to hang out at the cenote and ideally you can stay for at least two! Please bring a sun shirt because cenotes do not allow you to use sunscreen!
Cenotes are usually pretty deep, so for kiddos who are not strong swimmers or tend to get tired easily we highly encourage bringing some floaties. If you do not have any, no worries. There are some cenotes that rent out life jackets.
Here is our list of the best cenotes to go to in Tulum with kids.
This is a more local cenote that has crystal clear water with lilly pads! There is some food/snacks available for purchase and some tables with shade that allow you to hang out for a good amount of time. You can also buy a fresh coconut from the venders! You will have to bring your own floaties. Entrance fee is around $3/$4
One of the most famous cenotes and for good reason. This cenote is a combination of an open cenote and a cave. You will also be able to see little turtles swimming along. This cenote has snorkels for rent and just need and ID they can hold onto so you can use a life jacket. There are plenty of places to sit and picnic but they do not sell any food. Entrance for kids over 5 years old is $9.
This cenote is so much fun!! There is a zipline that runs over and you can jump into. The water is amazingly beautiful and it is about a 20 min drive from town. The entrance is only about $3/$4. This cenote is great because it is not usually very crowded.
We have lots more local tips if you have questions or would like to go to a cenote with kids that is off the beaten path.
