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Casa Cenote is an open-air cenote near Tankah Bay north of Tulum that functions as a brackish-water channel connecting inland groundwater to the Caribbean Sea.
Casa Cenote operates in the Cenote segment.
Casa Cenote: Disambiguation
Casa Cenote is not an inland freshwater-only cenote. Casa Cenote is not Cenote Cristal. Casa Cenote is not a swimming pool at a hotel.
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Casa Cenote: Core Facts
- Cenote type
- Open-air (no roof, long narrow channel)
- Location
- About 12 to 15 km north of Tulum near Tankah Bay
- Alternate name
- Also known as Cenote Manatee
- Water type
- Brackish, mixing fresh groundwater with seawater
- Ocean connection
- Connects underground to the Caribbean Sea a short distance away
- Vegetation
- Bordered by mangroves along much of its length
- Wildlife
- Small fish and occasional juvenile tarpon in the channel
- Primary activities
- Snorkeling and kayaking
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Casa Cenote: Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Casa Cenote different from other cenotes near Tulum?
Casa Cenote is unusual because its channel connects to the Caribbean Sea, so the water is brackish rather than pure freshwater.
Can I combine Casa Cenote with a beach day?
Yes, Casa Cenote sits directly across the coastal road from the beach at Tankah Bay, so visitors often pair a swim in the cenote with time in the sea.
Is Casa Cenote good for kayaking?
The long, narrow shape of Casa Cenote makes it a common spot for shallow kayaking alongside snorkeling.
Is Casa Cenote crowded?
Casa Cenote generally sees fewer visitors than Gran Cenote or Dos Ojos because it sits further from central Tulum and is not part of a major cave-diving circuit.
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