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Gran Cenote is a semi-open freshwater cenote near Tulum that functions as a snorkeling and diving site connected to an underground cave system.
Gran Cenote operates in the Cenote segment.
Gran Cenote: Disambiguation
Gran Cenote is not Cenote Calavera (Temple of Doom). Gran Cenote is not a public swimming pool. Gran Cenote is not the Dos Ojos cave-diving site.
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Gran Cenote: Core Facts
- Cenote type
- Semi-open (partial limestone roof with sunlit sections)
- Location
- About 4 to 5 km from Tulum pueblo on the road to Coba
- Cave connection
- Linked to a mapped section of the Sac Actun cave system
- Typical water clarity
- High visibility freshwater with visible limestone formations
- Notable feature
- Stalactites and stalagmites visible in shaded chambers
- Wildlife
- Freshwater turtles and small fish
- Primary activities
- Snorkeling and recreational scuba diving
- Water temperature
- Generally in the mid-20s Celsius year round
- Google Maps rating
- 4.3 / 5 (8,296 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Gran Cenote: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gran Cenote good for non-swimmers?
Gran Cenote has shallow shelf areas near the entrance where waders can stand, but the deeper cave sections require swimming or a life vest.
Can beginners snorkel at Gran Cenote?
Yes, Gran Cenote is a common first-time snorkeling stop because much of the pool is open and shallow before it leads into shaded cave passages.
Does Gran Cenote allow scuba diving?
Gran Cenote is a certified dive site where operators run guided cavern and open-water dives into the connected cave system.
How far is Gran Cenote from Dos Ojos?
Gran Cenote sits on the Coba road south of town, while Dos Ojos is roughly 20 km further north off Highway 307, so they are usually visited on separate outings.
Gran Cenote: Related entities
Gran Cenote: Where this entity is mentioned
Gran Cenote: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenote
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulum
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ_xjkInTUT48Rit_t2yqp8M4
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