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Xenotes

If you are a nature enthusiast, you must book the only tour in Cancun, which will take you through the four kinds of cenotes (open, semi-open, cavern, and ancient). Plunge into them and feel true contact with nature in an excursion of approximately nine hours duration. The only tour in Cancun and Riviera Maya, where you will get to explore the four differnt types of existing cenotes, and enjoy their beauty while you practice unique activities in each of them: assisted rappel, zip-lines, kayaking, and exploration swim.

From

130 USD

per person

Booking

Included

Round-trip transportation with certified guide.
Visit to the four different types of cenotes that exist.
Assisted rappeling into Lu’um, a cavern cenote.
Zip-lines and cliff jumps at K’áak’, an open cenote, and at Iik, an ancient cenote.
Kayaking through Ha’, a semi-open cenote.
Exploration swimming in Ha’, a semi-open cenote.
Cold and hot drinks (waters, sodas, Mexican-style hot chocolate, coffee), as well as seasonal fruit at the end of the first cenote.
Jungle picnic that includes julienne soup, a cold bar of meats and premium cheeses, variety of rustic breads, dressings, salads, water, wine, and beer.
Equipment: life jacket, swim mask, rappel gear, kayak and inner tube.
Restrooms, showers, changing rooms and towels.

Not Included

restrictions tour xenotes

Minimum recommended age: 6 years old.
Pregnant women are not allowed to do this activity
Nor people with recent surgeries.
Not suitable for people with back problems.

Recommendations tour xenotes

Present proof of purchase.
Wear comfortable beach clothes and bathing suit.
Bring a towel and an extra change of clothes.
Your sunscreen and suntan lotion should only contain titanium oxide and zinc oxide for use in the park.
Bring cash or credit card to buy souvenirs or for optional activities to purchase photos of your visit.

Note

START OF ACTIVITY: 09:30 am approximately is the time of arrival at the first cenote

DURATION: 10 hours approx

DAYS OF OPERATION: Wednesday and Friday

SHOW UP: 30 minutes prior to the activity

Pick up schedule for HOTELS OASIS

OH By Smart Lobby 09:25 am

Oasis Palm : 08:50 am

Grand Oasis Cancun: 08:55 am

For other hotels we will send an email indicating at what time we will pick you up.

Xenotes

Get ready for the Xenotes Oasis Maya Tour

If you are passionate about nature, you have to know the only tour in Cancun where you can see the four types of cenotes (open, semi-open, cavern and ancient). Immerse yourself in them and feel in contact with nature in an excursion of approximately nine hours of duration.

Brief History of Xenotes

The word "cenote" comes from the Mayan word "dzonot", which means "cavern with a water reservoir". The ancient Maya considered them sacred places, as they were thought to be gateways to the underworld.

There are four different types of cenotes:

The open cenote is perfect for swimming and sporting activities such as kayaking and snorkeling. They commonly have a cylindrical shape and lots of vegetation around their walls.

Semi-open cenotes do not have such a circular shape as the previous ones, and are reached by descending through narrow paths; here the ideal sport activity is rappelling.

As its name indicates, the cavern type of cenote is found inside caves that must be descended. Its formation is due to the collapse of the upper part of the cenote and subway rivers can be seen in its interior. In ancient times they were the perfect setting for Mayan ceremonies.

Finally we find the ancient cenotes, completely open on the surface and inhabited by a multitude of marine and terrestrial species.

What are you waiting for to book to explore them on the Xenotes Oasis Maya tour?

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