Cenote Samula — Attraction in Yucatán

This cenote is a part of the Dzitnup cenotes, and both cenotes belonging there are very beautiful, cave like. This cenote is particularly nice because of the "hole" on the top, which transmita light and makes this cenote interesting. We came here in October (which is a low season) so there were no other people and we could enjoy our swim peacefully and quietly as long as we wanted. But make sure to come early in the morning if you coming during Mexican high season, cenotes Dzitnup are quite popular and tend to be crowded. Life jacket is mandatory (you can bring your own or pay to borrow one). There are also bathrooms and lockers (for additional fee) on...

A nice cenote with no crowds, but the experience was marred by an annoying tour guide. He started showing me the path to the first cenote, even though I had offline maps and didn’t ask for his assistance. After showing me the first cenote, he insisted I give him a tip for just a 2-minute walk. I gave him 50 pesos, but then he began explaining what a “normal” tip is for his “hard work”. When I refused to give him more, he seemed offended. While I had a great time in both cenotes, the whole experience was soured by the unwanted guide and his request for money for services I didn’t ask for. It’s bad business to ask for tips for something that...

Cenote Samula is a deep natural repository of water in the region near Chichen Itza that held special significance in Mayan culture. This cenote has stunning blueish waters illuminated by sunlight through an above central opening with hanging vines dropping into the waters. This cenote was relatively quiet and serene.

Entering into the water requires a life jacket (4 USD) and showering at the Dzitnup complex, with locker rental available. The complex has seen better days but the cenote itself is impressive. Waterproof shoes & towels recommended. We visited the larger Cenote Xkeken in the complex afterwards which was much...