Cenote Xkeken, Valladolid

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When in Valladolid, you can cool off in Cenote Xkeken, a spacious limestone chamber with a natural pool. One of two cenotes in the area, Xkeken is easily accessible and filled with crystal clear, azure water. Drive or cycle from Valladolid to the vast cavern, where you can swim and snorkel in the large sinkhole. The shady cove offers a great getaway from the heat, while interesting stalactites hanging from the ceiling, sprinkled with rays of sunshine, add to the cenote's pleasant aesthetic. Add Cenote Xkeken to your Valladolid travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Valladolid trip planner.

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By LMikko

Nice cenote but the facilities here (shared with cenote dzitnup) are worn out and the site feels abandoned. There’s also a ”guide” who walks you from the entrance to the cenote to get your life vest..... more

Nice cenote but the facilities here (shared with cenote dzitnup) are worn out and the site feels abandoned. There’s also a ”guide” who walks you from the entrance to the cenote to get your life vest..... more »
By Sandralouisecurry

We’ve visited many cenotes and loved them. This was very different. As soon as we entered a guy came forward to show us where to get our life jackets and the entrance to the cenote. To be honest the..... more

We’ve visited many cenotes and loved them. This was very different. As soon as we entered a guy came forward to show us where to get our life jackets and the entrance to the cenote. To be honest the..... more »
By LJJarms09

We visited as a family with a 3.5 year old and two 70+. It was accessible and easy to get around. There are two cenotes you can visit, both with about 30 steps to climb down. The water was clean and..... more

We visited as a family with a 3.5 year old and two 70+. It was accessible and easy to get around. There are two cenotes you can visit, both with about 30 steps to climb down. The water was clean and..... more »

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By Indy Villagarcia

It was open in December; a magical place easy to reach from Valladolid, 15 minutes away by car. I used a shared van to go at 40 pesos per passenger. To return, a cab from the entrance at 140 pesos because the van was all ours. There are 2 amazing cenotes that share the admission entrance. Both amazing and different. The access to the water is by a system of stairs, these are caves. There are ropes and railing in good condition so just make sure you have good shoes, it is wet. There are bathrooms and lockers. I carried my small bag and left it on a bench. Most people did the same. There are guides that offer some storytelling at the entrance and inside, if you want more details. There are clothing and souvenir vendors too. Not crowded, cool refreshing water and a beautiful setting. Credit cards accepted.

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By Pat 13

Hello walking wallet. Be aware you may have to pay for pretty much everything over here and you'll be overloaded with all kinds of offers. It's a nice cenote, but there are definitely more beautiful natural experiences

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By Keith Webb

It was OK - we arrived early, before the hawkers had set up their stalls, so nice and peaceful. The cenote itself was pretty cool to see and there were only a couple of people swimming. Mind your head as you walk down the steps to the cenote, if you're taller than 1.75m/5ft10". If you want to swim, a life-vest is compulsory and an extra charge - MXN25...

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By Michael Messenger

A good place to visit on a rainy day as they're mostly enclosed. Easy to get to from town with a taxi or car. Worth paying for both. Lifejackets not included.

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By Nik G

Must visit place when you are visiting Chechen Itzá. Get a nice refreshing dip here when in Yucatán. Everyone must wear life vest which cost about $3 usd The site offers tequila tasting which is free and you can purchase tequila bottles after

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