Cenote Suytun Valladolid
The Most Stunning Riviera Maya Cenote
Cenote Suytun Valladolid
The Most Stunning Riviera Maya Cenote
Arguably one of the most Insta-famous cenotes in all of Mexico, Cenote Suytun resembles a place straight out of a fairytale.
This distinctive cave cenote features a perfectly situated break in the ceiling that flawlessly allows the above sunrays to shine through giving one of the most majestic and unique visual displays.
As if not already beautiful enough, the government built a platform located directly under the location of gleaming sunlight, thus crafting one of the most Instagrammable places in Mexico.
Though it is located a hop and a skip away from the touristy region of the Riviera Maya where you will most likely be staying, the journey to Cenote Suytun is every bit worth the effort.
In this blog, we will tell you everything you need to know about your journey to the famous Suytun cenote in order to help make the long journey a bit easier.
What Is The Best Time To Visit Cenote Suytun Valladolid?
Though not quite as busy as the nearby Ik Kil cenote, cenote Suytun does still get quite crowded.
If your goal is to visit without any other tourists, then your best bet is to visit first thing in the morning when it opens.
However, if you want the famous picture with the gleaming beam of sunlight shining through, then you will want to visit Suytum cenote sometime around noon as this is when the sun is directly overhead and produces the best effect. Just don’t be surprised if you have to wait in a bit of a line before you are able to take your photo.
Most people only need about a minute at a time in order to capture their shot, so the line does seem to move pretty quickly.
With that being said, snorkeling is allowed at the Suytun cenote so there might be some orange floaties in the background of your shot.
Pro Tip
Suytun cenote tours are very popular from the Riviera Maya and typically cost around $60
If there are tour buses in the parking lot upon your arrival to cenote Suytun then don’t even bother parking the car. Instead just come back later, otherwise prepare to deal with 200-300 tourists all waiting to capture the same shot. Talk about a buzz kill.
Most tour buses arrive around 11 p.m to 1 p.m, therefore I highly suggest to avoid these hours. In fact, during my visit to the Suytun cenote, I arrived around 3 p.m and was still able to capture the perfect shot.
What Are The Cenote Suytun Opening Hours?
Cenote Suytum is open every day from 9 a.m – 5 p.m, however, the last entrance is at 4 30 p.m.
What Is The Cenote Suytun Entrance Fee?
The Suytun entrance fee is 120 MXN Pesos (approximately $6.50 USD). In addition, if you would like to snorkel, it is mandatory that you rent a life jacket for 30 MXN Pesos.
However, unlike most tourist attractions in Mexico, parking is surprisingly free at cenote Suytun.
Pro Tip
Credit cards are not accepted at the Suytun cenote and good luck locating an actual working ATM in the area. Therefore bring cash in order to prevent yourself the headache.
Where Is Cenote Suytun Valladolid Located?
Despite popular belief and misinformation through social media, the Suytun cenote is not in fact located in Tulum.
In reality, it is located around 60 miles away from Tulum in the region of Mexico called the Yucatan.
Cenote Suytun is located 15 minutes outside of the popular Yucatan city known as Valladolid.
How To Get To Cenote Suytun Valladolid
The best way to reach cenote Suytun from anywhere in the Riviera Maya is to simply rent your own car and drive yourself. On your Yucatan Road trip, you can plan your visit to see all three major attractions in the area starting with cenote Ik Kil, Chichen Itza, and finally Suytun cenote.
If you are already staying in the nearby city of Valladolid, then you can affordably either take a cab, scooter, collectivo or even walk if you are up for the exercise.
How To Get To Suytun Cenote From Cancun
Traveling to Suytun cenote from Cancun is one of the longer routes with a total trip time of just over 2 hours and a distance of 101 miles. Though you can jump directly onto the highway in order to reach Suytun cenote, Cancun has the furthest travel distance out of anywhere in the Riviera Maya.
An alternative option to reach cenote Suytun from Cancun is by taking a bus or an organized tour. You can book an ADO bus to the nearby city of Valladolid for about $11 USD on Busbud.com.
How To Get Suytun Cenote From Playa Del Carmen
Traveling to Suytun cenote from Playa Del Carmen is the longest route with a total trip time of just over 2 hours and 30 minutes with a distance of 91 miles. Even though Playa Del Carmen is technically located closer to Suytun cenote than Cancun, Playa Del Carmen is also located in the middle of the two major highways used to reach the famous Yucatan cenote.
An alternative option to reach cenote Suytun from Playa Del Carmen is by taking a bus or an organized tour. You can book an ADO bus to the nearby city of Valladolid for about $15 USD on Busbud.com.
How To Get To Suytun Cenote From Tulum
Traveling to Suytun cenote from Tulum is the fastest route with a total trip time of around 1hour and 20 minutes and a distance of 60 miles. Unlike Cancun and Playa Del Carmen, departing from Tulum allows you to jump directly on the highway in order to reach cenote Suytun.
An alternative option to reach cenote Suytun from Playa Del Carmen is by taking a bus or an organized tour. You can book an ADO bus to the nearby city of Valladolid for about $9 USD on Busbud.com.
Pro Tip
Do not take taxi’s from anywhere in the Riviera Maya to the Yucatan. The taxi’s are all known to jack up the rates on long distance trips like this for tourists.
What Are The Best Things To Do Near Cenote Suytun?
Considering the distance away from the Riviera Maya that you must travel in order to reach cenote Suytun, I highly recommend you kill two birds with one stone and visit some of the other local attractions in the area during your trip.
Ik Kil Cenote – This is the most popular cenotes near the Riviera Maya and often the first location to fill up with tourists. If it’s over-tourism is any indication, the Ik Kil Cenote is beautiful beyond words and is the perfect attraction to add to the cenote Suytun trip.
Ik Kil Cenote is located 45 minutes past cenote Suytun. However, despite its distance, if there is one cenote that is worth the extra effort, it is cenote Ik Kil.
Chichen Itza – Chichen Itza is a complex of Mayan ruins found within the Yucatan Peninsula. As one of the Seven Wonders Of The World, Chichen Itza should be number one atop your Riviera Maya bucket list.
Chichen Itza is located approximately an hour by car away from cenote Suytun, however, I don’t think I need to further explain to you the travel significance of a place like this, so you’d better just go see it for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Suytun Cenote Located In Tulum?
Despite all the false information spreading on social media, the Suytun cenote location is not in Tulum. In fact, the Suytun cenote in Valladolid is located in the region of Mexico called the Yucatan, which is located about an hour away from Tulum.
Can You Swim At Cenote Suytun Valladolid?
Yes, snorkeling is possible at the Suytun cenote, however, you must first rent a life jacket for 30 MXN Pesos.
What Is The Best Times To See The Sunbeam At Cenote Suytun?
Depending on what time you arrive, as the sun passes overhead, the Suytun cenote will put on a dazzling sun ray spectacle creating a flawless shot as the light shines perfectly down into the center of the cenote.
The best time to see the sunbeam is anytime from 11 a.m – 1 p.m, just as the sun begins to move overhead of the small crack in the ceiling of the cenote. Although, you could visit later to avoid the heavy flow of tourists at these hours. Just keep in mind the sunlight beam won’t be as strong.
Should I Take A Suytun Cenote Tour?
Suytun cenote tours are available from anywhere throughout the Riviera Maya, however, I advise against these tours if photography is your primary goal of visiting. The Suytun cenote tours will all arrive at the worst possible time meaning that there will be an estimate of 300 other tourists there with you. Virtually making it impossible to get the perfect shot.
Instead, I recommend driving yourself, that way you can visit during one of the less busy hours.
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