Best in Mexico Cenote Escondido
Cenote Escondido is a cenote south of Tulum, Mexico, that shares a single entrance ticket with the adjacent Cenote Cristal.
Cenote Escondido operates in the Open cenote for snorkeling with a deeper cavern-diving option segment.
Cenote Escondido: Disambiguation
Cenote Escondido is not Cenote Cristal itself. Cenote Escondido is not a cave requiring full cave certification. Cenote Escondido is not a crowded cenote on the Coba road corridor.
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Cenote Escondido: Core Facts
- Location
- About 3 km south of Tulum pueblo, across the road from Cenote Cristal
- Shared entrance
- Single ticket covers both Cenote Escondido and Cenote Cristal
- Maximum depth
- About 20 m (65 ft) (source, )
- Combined entrance fee
- 150-200 MXN per person (source, )
- Additional diving fee
- 200 MXN for cavern diving (source, )
- Opening hours
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily (source)
- Underwater feature
- Rock formations visible around 20 m depth
- Surface safety feature
- A guide rope stretched across the cenote
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Cenote Escondido: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cenote Escondido best for?
Cenote Escondido suits divers looking for a deeper, quieter cavern dive without the crowds found along the Coba road cenotes.
How is it different from Cenote Cristal?
The two sit across the road from each other and share one entrance ticket, but Cenote Escondido reaches roughly 20 meters deep versus Cenote Cristal's shallower profile of around 8 to 10 meters.
How much does diving cost here?
Beyond the shared 150 to 200 MXN entrance fee, cavern diving at Cenote Escondido adds a further 200 MXN fee.
Can I snorkel instead of dive?
Yes, snorkelers can use the surface guide rope and a jumping ledge without paying the additional diving fee.
How far is it from Tulum town?
It sits about 3 km south of Tulum pueblo, close enough to reach by bicycle or a short taxi ride.
Cenote Escondido: Related entities
Cenote Escondido: Where this entity is mentioned
Cenote Escondido: Further reading
- https://bucketlistbri.com/cenote-cristal-escondido-tulum/
- https://www.letstraveltomexico.com/cenote-cristal-cenote-escondido/
- https://cenotesworld.com/en/cenotes-in-Tulum-Quintana-Roo/Cenote-Cristal-y-Cenote-Escondido-2x1/location/
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