We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 22 Akumal Attractions »

Aktun Chen

Highway 307 between Akumal and Xel-Ha | Km 107, Akumal, Mexico
984-884-0444
Ranked #3 of 11 attractions in Akumal
4.5 of 5 stars 134 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves, Bodies of Water
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: An underground cave with spectacular rock formations.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
Update attraction details
Write a Review

134 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    81
    44
    7
    1
    1
Date Rating
San Francisco
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Late April, we decided to find and enjoy a visit to a cenote. Aktun Chen seemed like it might be too 'flashy' - Indiana Joe's? - but we asked around and it was NOT an amusement park. We were pleased. There was a single couple being guided through the caves and we shared the cenote with them for thirty minutes... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Venice, Florida
Senior Contributor
23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

We were looking for a cenote to see that was also a cave. We saw their ad on the road and drove in. Everyone there was very pleasant. The cenote was very cool and a nice experience. Didn't do any of the tours but ziplining was of interest. And yes, everyone's friend, the monkey. I know the monkey is well... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
New York City, New York
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

I'm a sucker for monkeys. And the first thing that happened after we got there was an introduction to the spider monkey. I squatted down to say hello and he jumped up on my lap and gave me a hug. Oh, I'm in love. :) The cavern tour was beautiful and really cool. The cenote there really is a site... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
loveland, co
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

we visited this last year. beautiful.we took the tour and then visited the spider monkeys which were very cute. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 5 more reviews by mtgalLoveland_Co for Akumal
Columbia, South Carolina
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We enjoyed the caves and the ziplines. The guides on both activities were excellent in giving information and in building relationships with the tourists. The caves were amazing and the ziplines were pleasant, not scary and steep for the younger kids. The kids enjoyed the various animals and the hammocks in the woods. We will swim in the cenote next... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 2 more reviews by travelfamily57 for Akumal
Clinton
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

We wanted to zip-line in the jungle but didn't want to be gone from the resort all day. The rep from Mayaland/GrayLine connected with Orbitz recommended this place. We didn't want to swim in the caverns or cenote since we had done that before. We were traveling with another couple and we are all in our late 50's. It was... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Tracy, CA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We really loved this place for its very natural beauty. It has one of the only cenotes protected from swimmers so you can see it in its very natural form. We only did the cave walk which includes the protected cenote at the end. I have walked many underground cave walks and I can say this was gorgeous. We loved... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Chalfont, Pennsylvania
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

This trip was well worth the price of admission! We chose to do the cave hike and the cenote snorkel. There was also a zipline course which we did not do. Our guide, Victor, was great - very informative. It starts off with a trip through some snake local animals that have been rescued - snakes, cats. Then we entered... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Gilbert
Contributor
13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

The underground cenote was a fantastic experience. We enjoyed the cave as well. We did not do the zip line. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by KatGilbert for Akumal
Tampa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We did the cenote (cave swimming) and the canopy (zipline) and they were both very fun. Jaime and Alexis were our guides for the zipline and they were fantastic!! They were quite the jokesters which made the whole experience even more fun than it normally would have been. For the price, I would definitely recommend anyone to stop by here. More

Was this review helpful? Yes

Travelers who viewed Aktun Chen also viewed

Akumal Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 729 Reviews
Akumal, Riviera Maya
The Jungle Place
5 of 5 stars 362 Reviews
Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya
 
Yal-ku Lagoon
4.5 of 5 stars 281 Reviews
Akumal, Riviera Maya
Xel-Ha
4.5 of 5 stars 1,511 Reviews
Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo
 

Been to Aktun Chen? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Aktun Chen, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family vacations start here.

Best beach houses of 2012 »