Very close to Chichén Itzá On the road that goes from Piste to Dzitás is the Cenote Xcajum Ecotourism Park, which in the Mayan language means “The Place of Sounds” and it is the perfect place for lovers of nature and ecotourism.
We recommend you visit it after having toured the archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá to be able to fully enjoy it since it is one of the most visited cenotes in the area.
Upon arrival you can drive along a dirt road that will lead you to the parking area and the entrance to the park.
Right at the entrance, the park has a large shop selling typical regional and Mexican crafts, selling hats, silver jewelry and even towels or swimsuits.
Access costs vary depending on the package you choose, the most recommended for those traveling on their own is the Classic Package that includes access to the cenote and buffet food (drinks not included), life jackets and access to areas greens and rest.
Once you have your package, the guide will take you to be assigned a life jacket which is mandatory to swim in the cenote.
It is recommended that before entering you take a shower to eliminate any cream or impurities that could contaminate the cenote water, the shower area is located right in front of the restaurant on one side of the lockers.
It also has a rest area with hammocks, surrounded by beautiful vegetation and beautiful peacocks roaming around, depending on their mood you can take a selfie with them.
Now if the time comes to start descending the stairs to access the cenote, on your journey to the water mirror you will be able to have access to four viewpoints that will give you a spectacular view and will make you admire the depth and grandeur of this old Cenote Maya.
The stairs go into the interior of the stone remembering the symbolism that for the ancient Mayans was the entrance to the underworld, once you have descended to the water mirror you will be able to swim among its crystalline waters in green and blue tones, the diameter of the cenote is about 55 meters and according to experts it has a depth of up to 100 meters.
If your package includes it, you can enjoy the boat ride around the cenote to admire every corner of this incredible Mayan cenote.
All the people who visited it when we were there were amazed at how impressive it is.
After swimming and cooling off for a while, you can go up again to change and enjoy the delicious buffet of typical regional and Mexican food that includes traditional lime soup or vegetable soup, cochinita pibil, fajitas, poc chuc, chicken pibil, breaded fish, pasta white, mixed salad and frozen dessert, rice pudding, cake or gelatin.
Amenities.
- Craft Shop
- Convenience Store (Sodas, Cookies, Sweets)
- Green Area
- Pool
- Changing mats for women and men
- Bathrooms
- Locker Area
- Rest Area with Hammocks.
- ATV Ride (Additional)
- Mayan Priest (Additional)
- 4 Viewpoints
- Restaurant with capacity for 300 people
Recommendations
- Wear a Swimsuit
- Bring a change of clothes
- Do not use sunscreen or non-biodegradable creams,
- Don't forget your underwater camera or GoPro