The Best Cenotes in Playa del Carmen Private Tour

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This five-hour private tour hits three cenotes around Playa del Carmen, each one different — one open-air pool, one cave system, one half-and-half. The guide drives, you swim, and there's enough time at each spot to actually get in the water instead of just taking photos from the edge. It's private, so if your group wants to spend an extra twenty minutes at the one with the rope swing, you can. Nine reviews gave it a perfect score, and the $165 starting price includes transport and gear. The cenotes themselves aren't secret — locals and other tours use them too — but having a guide who knows which entrance to use and when to show up before the crowds matters. You'll need a swimsuit, towel, and reef-safe sunscreen. If you burn easily, bring a rashguard for the open cenote.