Name: Cenotes X'kekén y Samula
Address: Camino a Dzitnup, Yuc., Mexico, MX

Cenotes X'kekén y Samula is a point of interest, located at Camino a Dzitnup, Yuc., Mexico

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Camino a Dzitnup, Yuc.

Added by Jopie, at 25 October 2016

Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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Anonymous

20 April 2018

Depends on what you're looking for there are a lot of cenotes around Yucatan. We came here as our guide in Chichen recommended. We had a choice one cenote next to chichen with accomodations, pool, restaurant (which was heavily promoted by everyone) or a little bit further these ones. Decided to go here as we were looking for a real cenote without any human alterations, not crowdy ( as you could imagine cenote what is advertised in Chichen), quiet and peaceful. Although there are more services offered as Atv, horse ride, the place was peaceful, and not full. The entrance fee is 80$ MX p/p for one cenote, and 120 $ p/p for 2 cenotes. Has showers and toilets.
Anonymous

18 April 2018

Xkeken was very dark and hot cenote, yet beautiful with many stalagmites hanging down. You can get both cenotes for 125 pesos or 80 pesos each. Samula was more bright and the water beautiful blue and visible to the bottom where it wasn't too deep. Temperature I would say some 27 degrees. Oxman cenote was the most bright and blue.
Anonymous

10 April 2018

Great place for underground swimming. Beware of the guide outside, please simply ignore them and you will be fine to explorer everything inside.
Anonymous

08 March 2018

This is a lovely pair of cenotes. One of them has a bit more light and thus really great for taking underwater photos at the Sun's peak (12-2pm.) The cenote staff are very helpful and work hard to ensure guests' safety. The vendors and photography staff however are EXTREMELY annoying. Other than that prepare for a great swim in clear cool water. It is a good place to bargain for handmade clothing and wares.
Anonymous

17 February 2018

Amazing experience and beautiful park. A must do activity! Bring bag for cell or water camera and have even more amazing photos to brag about!
Anonymous

15 December 2017

This was our first experience with cenotes so not sure how they compare to others. The price seemed fair although it seems a little run down but we were the first in and captured a couple of good shots alone in the cenotes. Xkeken was our favourite with stalactites hanging down. We were talked into an all inclusive package at the entrance, 2 cenotes and a set lunch lunch for 255 pesos. We were both a little dubious about it but the menu was fantastic. It was a degustation menu of local dishes comprising of a soup, 2 starters, 2 mains, a desert and a homemade juice. We were 2 people so choose all four options and were really impressed with the food, presentation and friendly staff. Be aware of local 'guides' at the gate that accompany you to the first cenotes and then put their hand out. It is a good idea to have some change at your disposal, we were caught out and gave a lot more than it was worth.
Anonymous

09 December 2017

Beutiful place. Instead of using their lockers, I put my bags on the deck since there is no one except us. Lifeguard on duty was there when we arrive, but left when we are in water. And my money on my wallet left at the same time. Be cautious!!
Anonymous

11 November 2017

The place itself looks a bit like it saw better days, but the denotes themselves were amazing. X'keken can be visited anytime as it is almost completely ceiled, Samula I recommend for around 11am-1pm when the sun should light beautifully through the hole in the ceiling. X'keken has more roots hanging down and stalagtides, Samula is more like a dome. If you come early in the morning not too many "guides" are there or souvenir shops open to annoy ;)
Anonymous

03 November 2017

The cenotes are awesome but there are "volunteers" that hang out at the entrance who will give you a tour of the place without asking you. At the end of the tour they will stick their hand out for a "donation". It's a recurring theme throughout the Yucatan that tourists are seen as a walking ATM, and the locals will try to get money from you at any opportunity. It kind of ruined the experience for me
Anonymous

18 October 2017

We went to the X'keken Cenote only. The place is well kept and have a changing room and showers. You will find the usual vendors for local products and tours that can be charming for tourists but extremely annoying for locals. Also street food if you are adventurous. This Cenote is very special because is almost completely covered, there is just a very small hole on the ceiling that allows some light to illuminate the cave like Cenote. It's decently maintained and equipped and not very deep. Also the water is very clear in comparison with regular Cenotes which are open and the water is very murky. Great visit and well recommended if you are in the area.
Anonymous

25 August 2017

Love this place. Its 2 cenotes we came here after visiting chitze nitza. I believe is 5-8 dollars to get in..good price considering another really popular big one ( dos ojos) cost 20 dollars. Very pretty..we only had an hour since they were closing. We had a boy guide us. We usually dont use guides but it was worth it this time. He told us about the caves and took us to them quickly without us having to look around for them. Very cool place.
Anonymous

20 July 2017

Absolutely gorgeous cenote. I would leave a 6 star review if it was possible
Anonymous

10 July 2017

Awesome cenotes. Looks beautiful, and great spot to soak on a hot day.
Anonymous

14 June 2017

The cenotes are beautiful, but there is a strange vibe around this place. The entrance fee is not cheap and when inside you will meet a lot of local guides and shop keepers trying to make a living but apparently struggling to. There are a couple of restaurants which overcharge everything with the food being OK at best. Overall it feels as a bit of tourist trap where the owners are charging a lot but not paying much (or not paying at all) the people working on the grounds. That's a pity because the cenotes there are true natural marvels and worth exploring.
Anonymous

09 March 2017

The top attraction in the Valladolid area and worth visiting for the day from Cancun. There are actually two cenotes (sinkholes) here: Samula and X'quequen. Go to both of them.

The tourist infrastructure seems overbuilt, but the cenotes themselves are in pristine condition. Happy swimming!
Anonymous

12 February 2017

Awesome Cenotes. I recommend spend time on each one because has different qualities and views. The park has other kind of attractions like horse ride.
Anonymous

07 February 2017

We went to Samula first because it looked a little more sad but wow it was fantastic. Best Cenote that we went to while in Valladolid
Anonymous

14 November 2016

We visited late on a Friday, after 5pm. Very quiet, both cenotes are worth a visit. There is a restaurant and small stores on site. There are stalls trying to sell local good and rent life jackets. We managed to get the little (tiny) fish to nibble our feet, you need to stay still fire a while for them to come over
Anonymous

01 November 2016

This place was so peculiar. We literally had a guide we couldn't get rid of. The people who sell goods here (we were told) only make a small commission and that's why their sales approach is so obnoxious cause they need $ to survive, of course. It's a crappy deal from what we hear. The buffet is mediocre and the quality of food is questionable. The cenotes are nice so that's the only plus I think. Otherwise, its just a strange place. So many locals just begging for money there and begging you to buy things even the tour guide (why couldn't we just walk by ourselves ) wanted more money too. It seems like a tourist trap that profits the company that owns the grounds and doesn't compensate their employees.