CAVE SNORKELING AND SWIMMING IN MEXICO

Cave Snorkeling and Swimming in Mexico: 15 Worth Booking

25 tours  ·  from $23 a head

The 15 best cave snorkeling and swimming in Mexico you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how far down it goes. Number one is first for a reason; start there.

Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Tulum before the crowds
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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

1.Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,242 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Spend a full day with guides such as Suly, Raul, Ulrich, or Mimi visiting Tulum, snorkeling a reef by boat, and swimming in a cave cenote. You get lunch, gear, water, entrance fees, and hotel transfers, but should budget an extra $35 marine conservation fee.

“Great day exploring Talum ruins, snorkeling and swimming in cenote. Sergio (guide) and Ibrahim (driver) provided excellent service.”

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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch - Hotel pickup requires careful checking
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Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

2.Cancun Best ATV Tour, Ziplines and Cenote Swim with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,406 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

Ride an ATV through the jungle, swim in a cenote, cross three zip lines, sample tequila, and eat two tacos on a roughly four-hour outing from Cancun or Playa del Carmen. Guides such as Alan, Raul, Julio, Nacho, and Ernesto are praised for keeping groups safe and entertained.

“You get what you paid for. The quality is very poor and minimal. From the second you step foot in the parks they immediately try to sell you the “premium” package, which is not worth it. Then they walk you to the gift shop to try to sell even more items to you. And they don’t allow phones or video cameras which forces you to buy their images if you want memorabilia. They scammed us by telling us one price in USD, and charging our card way more. They switched out the receipts which gave me no evidence of the promised price when trying to dispute it with my bank.”

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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya - Yax-Muul cenote: caves, clear water, and quiet moments
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Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

3.Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,039 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Join Ocean Tours Mexico for a guided morning at Akumal Beach, where you snorkel with sea turtles, rays, and tropical fish, then walk through Parque de Cenotes Yax-Muul and swim among cave formations. Guides such as Max, Marina, and Daniel are known for clear safety advice and lively commentary.

“Take a waterproof camera. I’d do it again. Sea turtles and the cenote all in one trip ! Hope that’s how you spell it. Lol”

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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch - Tulum ruins: dramatic views, useful stories, limited wandering time
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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

4.Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,888 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Spend a full day visiting Tulum, swimming through the El Sueño cenote, snorkeling at Yal Ku Lagoon, and eating lunch by the beach. Guides such as Santiago, Lalo, Gato, and Jessie are praised for safety and humor. Expect long drives, rough roads, and a late lunch.

“The time at Tulum was underwhelming. Our guide did a good job, but it was hard to get perspective. The visit to El Sueño cenote was amazing. Swimming through a cave is a cool experience. You’re not allowed to take your own photos. The snorkeling in the lagoon was great. There were many beautiful fish. The tour operator provided nice towels. A member of our group didn’t feel well, so we asked the guide to return us to our resort rather than take us to the beach club for lunch. The cenote was the most memorable experience of the day.”

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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen - Guides who make the ride more than a trail loop
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Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

5.Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,780 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $120

At Rancho Bonanza, you ride a rescued horse through jungle paths with guides such as Paula, Lily, or Fabian, learning about Maya traditions and forest plants. Then cool off in a cenote, with towels, lockers, snacks, drinks, and round-trip pickup from Cancun or Playa del Carmen.

“Fun experience! I was a little worried since Ive never rode a horse before. We were well taken care of by the crew there. Both Lily and Paula were great! It was a great combination of activities. If you’re scared of water though, the cenote is pretty deep.”

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Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit - The cenote: a cool pause in the forest
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Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

6.Playa del Carmen Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim and Mayan Village Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,747 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Carlos, Abraham, and their team lead a half-day buggy ride through jungle tracks outside Playa del Carmen, followed by a cenote swim and a stop in a Maya village. Expect mud, dust, homemade empanadas, local families, and a small group of no more than 14 people.

“We went with my mom and I have three boys, age 4, 7 and 11. One note, depending on how far your hotel is your trip to the start point, maybe up to 2 hours long. We were the furthest of our trip and it was 1.5 hours. The bus was very nice. And all three of my kids didn't really have a problem with the trip getting there. I was glad that the tour guides were very diligent. Because I thought we were getting picked up at our hotel at 9:00 a.m. but we actually got picked up at 7:00. They made sure I knew the right time the…”

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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote - Why beginners often feel comfortable here
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5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

7.5-in-1 Cancun Snorkeling: Turtles, Reef, Musa, Shipwreck, Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,678 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Set out with Total Snorkel Cancun for reef fish, sea turtles, stingrays, two MUSA statue areas, a shipwreck, and a cenote. Guides such as Daisy, Chuy, Mauricio, and Kiko help first-timers feel safe, with shallow water, flotation vests, equipment, transport, and bottled water included.

“Excellent crew, well organized and managed tour. Wonderful experience, exciting underwater scenery. Quique, chuie and Itzel were amazing, took extra care in the water and in the boat.”

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Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim - Sharing a buggy with one other person
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Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

8.Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,253 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

Take turns driving a shared two-seat Can-Am buggy with guides such as Fernando and Rigo, then cool off in a natural cenote cave. Expect a dusty, bumpy ride, English support, hotel pickup around Playa del Carmen, snorkeling gear, water, and a small snack.

“Had a great time on this tour. It wasn't too long or short, it was just perfect! Fernando was a great guide and cool guy, felt like an old friend. The Cenote we went to was great, felt very special. I can't really swim but felt like I was able to float better in the Cenote's water. Got a good amount of swimming practice in. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch - Swimming through the underground cenote near Tulum
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Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

9.Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,222 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Spend a morning swimming through a cold, cave-like cenote, then snorkel from a boat toward Akumal Beach to spot sea turtles, fish, coral, and perhaps a stingray. Guides such as Omar, Iker, Andrea, and Paulina are praised for clear instruction. Lunch at Punta Venado Beach Club follows.

“It’s awesome and informative. Bring towel for the Cenote caves since some hotels won’t let you take their. Water is cold and you may want water shoes.”

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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles - Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich: the day’s most unusual swim
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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

10.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about nine hours visiting Tulum, Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, and Akumal Beach with guides, lunch, transport, and snorkel gear included. Guides such as Yaris, Nancy, Oto, and Pablo are praised for keeping the day organized. Bring a towel, change of clothes, and cash for the $35 in extra fees.

“Tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. She spoke great English and organised a guide for the Ruins part to speak both German and English (due to having some people from Netherlands etc. in our group). She clearly knew a lot about the culture, species and traditions. She answered all the questions asked and shared interesting facts about the ecosystem in the caves. She briefed the group at all times what's in the itinerary and kept us posted about timings etc. Lunch was also amazing! Highly recommend this tour if you're interested in the culture and aren't afraid of the dark (haha!). The cave/cenote was absolutely beautiful but the snorkeling…”

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Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim - Tulum’s temples and Caribbean views
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Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

11.Tulum Day Trip Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Cancun to Tulum for a two-hour guided visit to the Mayan ruins, then cool off at Cenote Puerta Maya. Guides such as Mary, Abi, Gabriel, and Jackie have led praised departures. Bring a reusable bottle, swimwear, cash, and comfortable shoes.

“She’s very informative and is a great energy to have for a tour. I recommend taking this tour because it’s worth it. Including the lunch was a great idea.”

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Hidden Cenote Swim & ATV Jungle Adventure with Transportation - Riding a Can-Am Outlander through the trees
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Hidden Cenote Swim & ATV Jungle Adventure with Transportation

12.Hidden Cenote Swim & ATV Jungle Adventure with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 858 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Trade Cancun’s beach for a Puerto Morelos jungle ride, a swim in an open-air cenote, and a stop for Mexican snacks. You’ll use a Can-Am Outlander, safety gear, and hotel pickup. Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid license, and phones stay in lockers during the activity.

“We had a blast! The ATVs were so much fun! Cenote was pretty cool. I loved visiting Puerto Morelos. It was nice to get to see what Mexico really looks like and soak in the culture. Be aware they don't let you take your phone. They take pictures for you and you can buy them. Honestly I think it was well worth it... it costs us $50 and they sent us about 50 awesome pictures.”

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Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure - Snorkeling among fish at Yal-Ku Lagoon
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Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

13.Magical Cenote and Paradise Lagoon Snorkeling Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 808 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Travel by air-conditioned van to a cave cenote and Yal-Ku Lagoon, where guides such as Hazel, Omar, and Santiago lead safe swims and snorkeling. Gear, life jackets, water, snacks, and hotel pickup are included. Expect cool cenote water, fish, rock formations, and no phones inside the caves.

“This was a great half day tour. Our guide Jessica was so amazing and the cenote tour was magical and a true once in a lifetime experience. I would have liked more time at the lagoon for snorkeling or lounging around a bit, it seems a bit short but the nice thing was we had the whole rest of the day to lounge on the beach.”

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Cancun: Jungle ATV Tour, Ziplining, and Cenote Swim - The safety briefing sets the tone
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Cancun: Jungle ATV Tour, Ziplining, and Cenote Swim

14.Cancun: Jungle ATV Tour, Ziplining, and Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 670 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Trade the Cancún resort zone for a four-hour Maya jungle outing with an ATV ride, three ziplines, and a swim at Cenote Verde Lucero. Guides such as Alan, Omar, and Luis keep the pace lively and safety clear. Expect mud, shared vans, optional upgrades, tacos, a short dance show, and tequila tasting.

“The whole ATV,zip lining and cenote was out of this world we managed to upgrade to vip which made our tour more unique as there was only 20 in the group instead of 100, be prepared to get wet and muddy but it’s 100% worth it, our tour guide Raul was full of energy from the get go and fun this is a must when visiting cancun”

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Riviera Maya: Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim - Coba: jungle ruins and a useful bicycle ride
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Riviera Maya: Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim

15.Riviera Maya: Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 627 reviews · 12 hours · from $971

Visit Coba and Chichen Itza with a certified guide such as Rodrigo, Ramiro, or Juan, swim at Cenote Chichikan, enjoy an optional buffet, and make a brief Valladolid stop. Expect an early start, long drives, hot ruins, and a full 12 to 14-hour day.

“Great guy great day. Manuel was great and also the driver Rocardo”

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Playa del Carmen: Riviera Maya Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim - Pickup from Playa del Carmen and the first briefing
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Playa del Carmen: Riviera Maya Buggy Tour with Cenote Swim

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