Dos Palmas — Attraction in Quintana Roo

admission was $100MX. crystal clear water. not crowed.

this cenote is not heavily advertised, when we went there was just a small group of people performing ceremony and myself and a friend. we did go later in the day, around 4:30 or 5:30, when most other cenotes are closed or closing. we learned this cenote is owned by a woman and her family who live on the property, and after six she showed up with her family to also enjoy the water.

there are countless fish in this cenote, i mostly saw fresh water tetras and a few oscar fish. i highly recommend bringing a mask so you can look around within the water! i snorkeled and it was a great experience. there are bats living in the cave above and a few turtles swimming around.

this cenote has a donut shape, the center is paved for standing and is fully surrounded by water. there are stairs leading down to the middle platform from the group above. the water that descends into the cave is crazy deep. even with the startling clarity of the water i couldn’t see where the bottom was. tbqh that part was scary, but if you’re not a loser like me you’ll be good. the shallower areas are closer to the center and are a glittering clear aqua.

genuinely, this is a magical place. cenotes are sacred, and that sacred energy is prominent here. it is a place full of life and i am thankful to have...

Visited twice as part of TUI excursions. The first one was a day visit where we had a tour of the village and learnt about the modern Mayan culture. Part of the tour was making a traditional tortilla, followed by a tour of the villages Temazcal (sauna) we then had the opportunity to swim in the cenote. An amazing experience, granted the parts you see are a bit touristy but that's how the village makes a living. We then visited in the evening to be a part of a Mayan blessing and cleansing ceremony, this was in the form of receiving a blessing for a Mayan shaman (in training) and then entering the Temazcal, when I say it's hot, it's HOT, at 100% humidity and pitch black. You can leave it at any point but I would recommend trying to stay for the full 30min. Then a swim in the cenote is a must after! So cooling and refreshing. Lighting in the center of the cenote is adequate but watch out for the rocks in the cenote. We then had a traditional chicken dinner cooked by the Mayan villagers which was very tasty. At no point we're we pressured or pestered for money or to do anything else. Would recommend to anyone visiting that...

Beautiful Maya Village with Cenote. The cenote is private and the most beautiful I have visited so far. You can swim with turtles and fish.

We got the tickets and tour ahead with Blue Caribe Tours in Tulum, they know the village and the village ladies pretty well, when we arrive they where expecting us. Marcus from Blue Caribe tour was our guide and he was amazing.

The ladies at this village will teach you how to make corn tortillas, jamaica water and they provide fresh fruits for free, showers for free, and change clothes area inside little cottages.

They have a mini bar and the people at the village are so friendly. A little gift shop too.

There is no pavement, just gravel. Bring cash for souvenirs and drinks. The village...