Cenote Yaal Utzil
Cenote Yaal Utzil
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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シンコペソ
Queretaro City, Mexico454 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
It's a very small cenote, but the water is extremely clear and shines beautifully when the light hits it. You can clearly see the bottom of the water and the fish swimming in it.
The terrain is similar, but this one is much more beautiful than Iskil.
I visited at the end of October, and the water temperature wasn't that low, so you could relax.
The entrance fee is also very reasonable at 80 MXN.
There are no lockers, but there aren't that many people, so it's fine as long as you leave your luggage within sight.
The terrain is similar, but this one is much more beautiful than Iskil.
I visited at the end of October, and the water temperature wasn't that low, so you could relax.
The entrance fee is also very reasonable at 80 MXN.
There are no lockers, but there aren't that many people, so it's fine as long as you leave your luggage within sight.

Written October 29, 2023
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rplunk2606
Columbia, SC3 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
Just one of the most amazing things i have done in my life. The area is so remote, humble and real. the Cenote is small but wonderful. No crowds, peaceful area and very relaxing. Stunning beauty. Best part was the meal afterward from one of the families close by (set up by our excursion guide). Rosie showed my daughter how to make tortillas, and the meal was nothing short of amazing. Highly recommend this visit when in the area!
Written December 3, 2024
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Eloise J
Gold Coast, Australia1,123 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
There are many cenotes in Mexico filled with crystal blue fresh water to cool off in the day but this spot was not overflowing with people. In fact our group had it all to ourselves. We got there in the mid morning time. We pulled up at a persons house and walked about 30 seconds through the yard to reach this beautiful hidden gem. We took our snorkel gear and this was great to see through to the beautiful underwater structures. We didn’t wear sunscreen or bug spray because it can cause significant damage to the water and it was pretty shaded by surrounding trees so we were quite sheltered. It was very peaceful and fun. Its beautiful circular caved in stone gave it a prehistoric jungle feel with long vines and vegetation filled with birdlife and marine life. The water is refreshing and so crystal clear blue. The locals were lovely and we enjoyed a good couple of hours here. Take snacks, water and I wore my reef boots in as well to grip walking up and down the stairs to make easy access. You have a jumping off platform which provides entertainment for all to watch and take part in. You can be a dare devil and jump from the very top platform too. Only one of us managed to pluck up enough courage to do the big jump but he made it look so easy and said it was great. So if your down this way definitely check it out.
Written August 27, 2018
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Brian S
Chicxulub Puerto, Mexico324 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
This cenote is hard to find, but worth the time to visit. The admission price is 10 pesos, and based on the exchange rate the day we visited, that amounts to an entry fee of 57 cents per visitor! The water was cool, clear and clean and was even being explored by a couple of scuba divers the day we were there. After we finished our swim, we were treated to a hand made beef empanada by the little Mayan woman who resides on the property. She had a ready supply of ice cold beers and sodas at reasonable prices and the food was served on a pay-what-you-feel-it's-worth basis. The empanadas were served with pickled onions and fresh, sliced tomatoes. The food was some of the very best I've personally ever eaten anywhere in Mexico over the past twenty years......absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!!!
Written August 22, 2016
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David F
Puebla, Mexico18 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
This is one of my favorites cenotes, really quiet, natural and beautiful place, the water is really clean! It's just quiet difficult to find the place but it worth it, now it was $20 pesos each person, and to get into the cenote Is little slippery, so watch out
Written July 6, 2019
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The Wandering Reviewer
Melbourne, Australia12,022 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
I'm not sure whether it was the rickety stairs or the people jumping in at least 20 metres that had my heart bounding but feeling totally alive. This was the second cenote I visited and although the first one was the better of the two, this was still amazing.
For divers, there is a rope on a pulley that is used for divers to haul their tanks up and down. Which is a good reason to have it there because the stairs are so dodgy.
Water is a lovely refreshing temperature and very deep.
This is where people were jumping off into the water and if Tripadvisor was able to load videos it would be quite a sight as I took quite a few in slow motion.
The people whose land this is on expect a payment which is fine. But they also supply basic refreshments and food. Plus you can talk to them about their life and their land. Truly lovely people.
Not wheelchair friendly. Be careful if you bring your kids here.
For divers, there is a rope on a pulley that is used for divers to haul their tanks up and down. Which is a good reason to have it there because the stairs are so dodgy.
Water is a lovely refreshing temperature and very deep.
This is where people were jumping off into the water and if Tripadvisor was able to load videos it would be quite a sight as I took quite a few in slow motion.
The people whose land this is on expect a payment which is fine. But they also supply basic refreshments and food. Plus you can talk to them about their life and their land. Truly lovely people.
Not wheelchair friendly. Be careful if you bring your kids here.
Written March 11, 2018
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amaze76
Albany, NY27 contributions
Feb 2023
Fun way to cool down after visiting the Maya ruins. Changing rooms available and the site is really clean. My 12 and 15 yo loved this!
Written February 27, 2023
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TaliaRobbins
Mason, OH119 contributions
Oct 2018
Amazing clear water, A great place to visit very private. Entrance is very low and rental life jackets are available.
Written October 23, 2018
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jrrocketboy
Maineville, OH16 contributions
Oct 2018
A great place to visit off the scenic path. A beautiful cenote that private. Recommend getting to renting the life jackets. You can snorkel or scuba here.
Written October 12, 2018
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R P
San Jose, CA419 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
On Calle 9 off of highway 261.
Great place to visit if you are headed back from Uxmal. We had originally planned on checking out the other two cenotes close buy but it was getting dark.
So google maps has the location of this place - right on the money. But when you get there you are gonna be wondering where the heck its at. Just park get out of the car and look for the building in the pictures. Google actually bring you around the block the back side of it, you will pass the front side on the way in.
So the details -
10 to park, 10 to use the bathroom, 10 for a life peresever, 10 to go into the Cenote. You fell a bit hustled but hey, that's like $2.50 so no big deal.
It turns out that the city own the cenote and resident's take turns running the place. When we were there we were the only ones.
A couple of places to dive in - all the way from the top if you are brave enough....
Super clear water, no mosquito when we were there. Warmer water than we expected (not super cold). Nice place - one of the more out of the way cenotes to visit.
The down side -
MAN hands down this is the sketchy-ist stair case I've ever been down. Like don't hold on to the hand rails - their loose. Hold on to something on the side of the way. Be careful!
Great place to visit if you are headed back from Uxmal. We had originally planned on checking out the other two cenotes close buy but it was getting dark.
So google maps has the location of this place - right on the money. But when you get there you are gonna be wondering where the heck its at. Just park get out of the car and look for the building in the pictures. Google actually bring you around the block the back side of it, you will pass the front side on the way in.
So the details -
10 to park, 10 to use the bathroom, 10 for a life peresever, 10 to go into the Cenote. You fell a bit hustled but hey, that's like $2.50 so no big deal.
It turns out that the city own the cenote and resident's take turns running the place. When we were there we were the only ones.
A couple of places to dive in - all the way from the top if you are brave enough....
Super clear water, no mosquito when we were there. Warmer water than we expected (not super cold). Nice place - one of the more out of the way cenotes to visit.
The down side -
MAN hands down this is the sketchy-ist stair case I've ever been down. Like don't hold on to the hand rails - their loose. Hold on to something on the side of the way. Be careful!
Written February 23, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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