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Eco-Arqueological Park Ik Kil

Chichen Itza, Mexico
4.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Description: Parque Eco-Arqueologico de Ikil Ikil
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Wisconsin
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

We spent two hours here jumping in and out of the cenote. At first it we were a little apprehensive because of the smell, crowds, slippery rocks and the warning signs. Once we got over it we had a blast. The water was cold and refreshing! We found ourselves encouraging other nervous tourists after a while. Be sure to wear... More

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Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Cool water in such beautiful nature surroundings is just what you need!!! Great for swimming and jumping from the platform. Ik-kil is just a must if you are in the area! More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

After touring Chichen Itza (see other review) we drove a short distance and paid a small fee to swim in this cenote. You probably should get better directions than we had (just a rough idea), but people are willing to point or escort you (for a small fee) to the cenote. It is well worth the trip! Locker rooms are... More

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NH
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

We stopped here after visiting Chichen Itza with Flavio Tours. We changed in the very nice bathrooms and put our things in a locker. They make you shower before jumping into the cenote, so be prepared for an icy outdoor shower! The stairs down are slippery, so wearing some kind of grippy flip-flop would be a good idea. Once you... More

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Sioux City, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

After the disappointing ruins of Chichen Itza this place was heaven on earth. The water is cold so be prepared. Just go to the top platform and jump in! I would love to swim here everyday if i could. It does get busy though which we found out about 15 mins after we arrived the place was swarmed with 150... More

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Fairfax Virginia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

What a fabulous place! We stopped on March 21, the day of the vernal equinox, along with what must have been at least a thousand others on their way to Chichen Itza. So it was more than just a little crowded to say the least. But WOW! What a place. Looking down at the water from 85 feet above was... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

Not far from Chichen Itza this cenote is an oasis from the hot Mexican sun. A great experience after a visit to Chichen Itza. The facilities are clean but special care is required as the ground and steps are extremely slippery. The facility provides showers toilets and lockers, which was important because I was travelling solo and didn't have anyone... More

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Colombia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

The park itself is very nice. There is plenty of parking available outside and it is safe. The restaurant of site is a buffett and for 150 MXN you can eat all you want (it does not include drinks). The food itself was extremely good. We had just gone to Chichen Itza so we swam in the Cenote for a... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

This beautiful Cenote is the perfect place to cool off after a few hours sweating your way through the ruins at Chichen Itza. It's truly gorgeous and the facilities are very clean and well-run. It's not more than an hour stop (don't waste time on the drab buffet), but worth every minute. More

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Sheffield
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

We visited this cenote on our way to Chichen Itza. We arrived and got changed in the facilities and were then instructed to get a cold shower before entering the pool. We was also given written instructions prior to arrival detailing guidelines including the hiring of life jackets (not a lot of people took this up) and that we must... More

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