Cenote Jardín del Eden
Cenote Jardín del Eden
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Beautiful, crystal-clear lagoon surrounded by lush rainforest and containing underwater caves: a great destination for snorkelers and scuba divers.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Lucy W25 contributionsGreat CenoteSpent a great few hours here with 3 adults and 4 (young) teens. Lots to explore (different areas of the cenote) and fun places to jump from. The water was lovely and clear. Would definitely recommend and would return. The owner was friendly and clear about the rules (both to keep folks safe but also to ensure that the water is protected from harmful sunscreens etc.). Quite a few scuba divers about but the protocols were clear and everyone (swimmers and divers) was respectful of each others' space. We didn't purchase but looked like there were drinks (non-alcoholic) and snacks for sale. A few folks have commented on the bathrooms--they weren't great (run down and not super clean) but we all used them and it was fine. Fee is cash only.Visited March 2023Written 20 March 2023
- CvetankaSkopje, Republic of North Macedonia36 contributionsnice but expensiveBeautiful Cenote, not so far walking from where the bus leave you. The entrance bit expensive 200 pesos with no any discount for the locals, not clean bathrooms and no wardrobe cabins. Pay only in cash.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 March 2023
- ndantonioNew York City, New York221 contributionsTRULY EDEN!!We wanted to find a Cenote close to Playa del Carmen that was independent and not full of tour buses and Buffet meal packages. Garden of Eden fit the bill. We rented a car to do several things in one day and it took us about a half an hour to get there from Playa. Arriving around 11:00 a.m. on a Tuesday there were a bunch of scuba divers but not many other tourists. The manager gave his clear, firm instructions and was nice. I think these guys have a lot to deal with endlessly with tourists of all languages wanting to do whatever they want, and not pay attention or remember and disregard rules. The showers were weak, the bathrooms minimal and the life preservers falling apart. IT'S BEAUTIFUL!! It's a big place. The water was crystal clear and the rocks and fish so pretty in the sun. There was a cliff as well as platforms to jump from. While resting on a platform a large iguana came to visit along with some noisy squawking blue birds who stole our peanuts. It was nice to swim under the cave area and see the reflectionsof sun on water and rocks. At the far end away from the main swimming dock, we discovered a smaller cenote that was so idyllic and there were onky a few pple there. behind it was a narrow, deep channel that one person could swim along. Truly magical We really had a beautiful day and as others have said here, the place is so big there is room for many.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 March 2023
- currymonster37United Kingdom377 contributionsWonderful cenoteWe visited this gorgeous cenote today after our host recommended it to us. It was a quick 20 minute colectivo ride (35 pesos) from the big pick up area by the Chedraui store on Calle 3/Av 45. The cenote is set back from the main road so expect to walk 15 mins to get to the entrance. Go early when it opens 10-11. Beautiful clear water with areas of small caves you can snorkel too. Popular with scuba divers. Basic facilities, toilets were not great I heard… 200 pesos entrance plus 25 for vest but these weren’t mandatory. Spent a couple of happy hours hear before hopping on another colectivo for Akumel (to swim with turtles - amazing!)Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 May 2023
- Janeyd65Manchester, United Kingdom44 contributionsCertainly is the garden of Eden!Amazing place to visit. Beautiful! We arrived an hour before closing so did not have very long here. We got a taxi from our hotel, which waited for us. This was great as the cenote is a walk from the main road. Not a huge problem if it wasn’t so humid at the time we visited! A little more ‘rustic’ than others but not packed with tourists. The water is Chrystal clear. Cliff jumping was fab! The staff are very friendly & helpful. Definitely recommend!Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 August 2023
- Ross P1 contributionAwesome spot!! Definitely must go!This place is amazing! We went around noon on Sunday, and it was not very crowded at all. There are cliffs to jump from which are about 15-20’ jumps into crystal clear water. This was an amazing experience for our entire group. They rent snorkels and life jackets but you can take your own floats or snorkels. The water is very deep everywhere. Highly recommend! Closed on SaturdaysVisited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 October 2023
- Kevin B6 contributionsAmazing place to visitOne of our favourite places on a recent trip to Mexico. Our 8 year old enjoyed it so much we visited twice in a week. The people who work there and run it are really lovely and passionate about keeping it wild and not affecting the wildlife. I find it amazing that the negative reviews are from people who can’t follow very basic rules that help keep the natural beauty. Very basic facilities however just added to the feeling of being rural and not commercial at all. Would highly recommend a visit.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 3 November 2023
- Shawn OMoscow, Idaho27 contributionsWorth the trip at double the moneyReally loved it from start to finish. The proprietor clearly spooks some, but he takes stewardship of the place seriously and — as someone who would like to visit again — I appreciate it. He was firm but friendly and if you cannot understand why, you should probably just stick to the hotel pool. Beautifully rustic in the best tradition of Mexico. Would pay twice the $200MX entry fee.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 January 2024
- rosaredaPuyallup, Washington24 contributionsUnforgettable setting, must do cenote!You think you are at the garden of Eden but wait until you see underwater, that is where the magic is! We took a taxi here. Maybe 10-15 min walk down the road from highway. 200 pesos to enter. Have snorkel equipment and a few other things you can rent, cash only. Some food also. Several places around the Cenote to set your stuff. Some covered areas and picnic tables/benches. They do a little talk when you get there about rules, etc. Must shower before entering water and no sunscreens/oils, etc. It was absolutely beautiful, relaxing and worth the visit.Visited January 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 31 January 2024
- James HytnerGreater Palm Springs, California1,088 contributionsNot all Cenote’s are the sameWe spend 5 to 6 months a year in Akumal and have visited dozens of Cenote’s. We have liked to loved all of them. Our visit was our first even though we are only 15 minutes away. I rated a 5 because of its unique look, feel and beauty. You really do get the garden feel in and around this open Cenote. Definitely put this on your Cenote must stop list.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 March 2024
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James Hytner
Greater Palm Springs, CA1,088 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We spend 5 to 6 months a year in Akumal and have visited dozens of Cenote’s. We have liked to loved all of them. Our visit was our first even though we are only 15 minutes away. I rated a 5 because of its unique look, feel and beauty. You really do get the garden feel in and around this open Cenote. Definitely put this on your Cenote must stop list.
Written 6 March 2024
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rosareda
Puyallup, WA24 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
You think you are at the garden of Eden but wait until you see underwater, that is where the magic is! We took a taxi here. Maybe 10-15 min walk down the road from highway. 200 pesos to enter. Have snorkel equipment and a few other things you can rent, cash only. Some food also. Several places around the Cenote to set your stuff. Some covered areas and picnic tables/benches. They do a little talk when you get there about rules, etc. Must shower before entering water and no sunscreens/oils, etc. It was absolutely beautiful, relaxing and worth the visit.
Written 31 January 2024
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Shawn O
Moscow, ID27 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Really loved it from start to finish. The proprietor clearly spooks some, but he takes stewardship of the place seriously and — as someone who would like to visit again — I appreciate it. He was firm but friendly and if you cannot understand why, you should probably just stick to the hotel pool. Beautifully rustic in the best tradition of Mexico. Would pay twice the $200MX entry fee.
Written 22 January 2024
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r k
London, UK7 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Very nice cenotes, only cost 200 pesos, friendly staff, very clean water, 20 minutes from Playa del Carmen, 100% worth visiting.
Written 13 January 2024
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Suzie R
New York City, NY11 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Nice. Not too big or busy. Beautifully clear water. Look around for the smaller cenote which we had to ourselves and was fun to explore.
Written 25 December 2023
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Kevin B
6 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
One of our favourite places on a recent trip to Mexico. Our 8 year old enjoyed it so much we visited twice in a week. The people who work there and run it are really lovely and passionate about keeping it wild and not affecting the wildlife. I find it amazing that the negative reviews are from people who can’t follow very basic rules that help keep the natural beauty. Very basic facilities however just added to the feeling of being rural and not commercial at all. Would highly recommend a visit.
Written 3 November 2023
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Ross P
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
This place is amazing! We went around noon on Sunday, and it was not very crowded at all. There are cliffs to jump from which are about 15-20’ jumps into crystal clear water. This was an amazing experience for our entire group.
They rent snorkels and life jackets but you can take your own floats or snorkels. The water is very deep everywhere.
Highly recommend!
Closed on Saturdays
They rent snorkels and life jackets but you can take your own floats or snorkels. The water is very deep everywhere.
Highly recommend!
Closed on Saturdays
Written 15 October 2023
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Andreas S
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Business
The cenote itself is amazing. however the man who manages the cenote treats it like his own little kingdom. He is on a power trip for sure. He constantly harassed our group of divers even though we followed all the rules. He was very rude and also inappropriate towards some of us.
It’s a shame because the nature and the cenote is really amazing, but I will not recommend anyone to come here unless they change the manager. To come on vacation, pay for entrance, and then to be harassed and freaky super rudely is not something I want to experience.
It’s a shame because the nature and the cenote is really amazing, but I will not recommend anyone to come here unless they change the manager. To come on vacation, pay for entrance, and then to be harassed and freaky super rudely is not something I want to experience.
Written 24 September 2023
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Janeyd65
Manchester, UK44 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Amazing place to visit. Beautiful!
We arrived an hour before closing so did not have very long here.
We got a taxi from our hotel, which waited for us. This was great as the cenote is a walk from the main road. Not a huge problem if it wasn’t so humid at the time we visited!
A little more ‘rustic’ than others but not packed with tourists.
The water is Chrystal clear. Cliff jumping was fab!
The staff are very friendly & helpful.
Definitely recommend!
We arrived an hour before closing so did not have very long here.
We got a taxi from our hotel, which waited for us. This was great as the cenote is a walk from the main road. Not a huge problem if it wasn’t so humid at the time we visited!
A little more ‘rustic’ than others but not packed with tourists.
The water is Chrystal clear. Cliff jumping was fab!
The staff are very friendly & helpful.
Definitely recommend!
Written 2 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Katherine S
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
Absolutely amazing experience! I can’t say enough good things about this cenote. The water is crystal clear and beautiful blue. It is perfect to snorkel, swim and relax. The fish in the water will kiss your feet if you sit still. There are a few ledges to jump into the water (TAKE OFF YOUR APPLE WATCHES…Wheatley came to the rescue and dove down to the bottom to find it). They go above and beyond to make your experience amazing. If you are thinking about visiting, I absolutely recommend it!!
Written 6 July 2023
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Anthony G
6 contributions
Hi can we pay in US Dollars to enter? if so whats the rate per person?
adrians1956
Buenos Aires, Argentina1 contribution
Todos los cenotes se pagan en efectivo?y si llovió es recomendable ir ?
Pam O
16 contributions
Can I rent a snorkel mask and fins there?
Petersonthemove
Toronto61 contributions
Yes
Stella60
Eugene, Oregon47 contributions
Hi,
With a private car can we drive up and park directly at the cenote? I have walking issues.
Thx,
Rachael
ydtrudel
Montréal15 contributions
Absolutely, the parking spots are very close to the cenote. The alleys are not paved, and you'll have to walk down stairs made of rocks, but you won't need to walk too far from your car to get into the cristalline waters. Enjoy!
karentG7595HE
Sale, UK11 contributions
We will get a taxi from our hotel over to Cenote.
Will we be able to get a return taxi from cenote?
Many thanks.
Barbara W
Newfoundland, NJ163 contributions
Taxi on the way back might be difficult. I suggest the public bus until you get to Playa del Carmen if going further north. Get off and then take a taxi from there. Be careful crossing the HWY to catch a north bound bus. The highway is very busy, no traffic light or pedestrian over path.
melinevert
Namur, Belgium
BONJOUR,
Nous aimerions nous y rendre cet été avec 3 enfants.Y êtes vous allés depuis Playa del carmen en taxi? Merci de votre réponse
Liliana S
Buenos Aires, Argentina2,336 contributions
es un lugar perfecto para ir con niños y perfectamente puedes tomarte un taxi desde playa del carmen para llegar!
Liketotravel S
Aschaffenburg, Germany6 contributions
Hi,
how long is the way from the collectivo stop to the entrance? How much time will it take to walk? I am not in a good condition but would like to visit the Cenote! Thank you
gvaillant
Paris, France345 contributions
Hello,
Sorry for my english but I am French. I did not know the exact time by walking but by car 10-15 mn were necessary.
Have a nice experience
Luciana F.
Buenos Aires, Argentina2 contributions
Hola.alguien sabe si se puede pagar la entrada con tarjeta de crédito visa? O solo efectivo? Y el costo del pasaje en la combi colectivo local cuánto cuesta?
Gracias!
Gauthier Coulet
Montpellier, France34 contributions
Es abierto los sabados? Porque encuentro diferentes informaciones en Google.
Quand on sait pas nager avons nous pieds . Merci
gvaillant
Paris, France345 contributions
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