Cenote Cristal
Cenote Cristal
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The Maya regard cenote or crystal clear holes as sacred since they are believed to be doors to mysterious underwater worlds.
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Jaimee G
Urbana, IL452 contributions
Mar 2022
We loved this crystal clear open cenote! We came in the morning and there were only a handful of people. My kids had a blast jumping off the platform and relaxing in the hammocks. No life jackets, minimal facilities. You can pay for just this cenote or a combo ticket with Escondido, which is across the street. You can only buy tickets at this location, though. So if you only want Escondido, you still have to stop in at Cristal to buy your ticket before crossing the street.
Written March 21, 2022
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cscac
Petaluma, CA682 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Beautiful cenote! Cenote Cristal is on the east side of the main road. That is where you pay to visit this cenote and cenote Escondido if you wish to see both. We did Cristal first. Some people had complained of algae in the water. There is definitely more plant life around the cenote so there is a little algae that forms on the shoreline and can work its way around the cenote but it did not discourage us. It was not enough to make a difference in the water was crystal clear. They had a couple rope swings and a platform to jump off of. Saw a couple of fish in there as well. Would highly recommend. We then crossed the street via car and drove down to cenote Escondido. Crystal clear water surrounded by lush greenery. Cliffs and rope swings to jump off of. Scuba divers go cave diving there as well. Had an excellent day at both cenote’s and would recommend. Not too crowded.
Written April 9, 2022
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Rhys Small
Auchtermuchty, UK61 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Yeh it’s not picturesque and the water isn’t crystal clear like a lot of other cenotes, but Cenote Cristal is FUN! We could of spent all day there, jumping in! We got there reasonably early, after cycling from Tulum which was easy and again, good fun. It’s really cheap entry and you get entry to both cenotes, Cristal and Escondido across the road, if you have a bike or car I’d recommend using them to get to Escondido as it’s a bit of a walk away. Neither were overly busy when we were there which was a bonus. Would definitely go back to this one.
Written November 15, 2019
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Layuitholland
Leiden, The Netherlands723 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Parking is free and the fee for the cenote is ok. The water is refreshing but even more fun is the high platform to jump from. We left our stuff on a bench as there were no lockers but it was pretty quiet so we didn’t worry at all. You can’t bring a beer and sunbathing is hard as you can never use suncreams (or repellent). One of my favorite cenotes for sure!
Written September 25, 2018
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WannagotoIsrael
Berwyn, IL79 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
This is a sweet and beautiful Cenote. We got there early in the morning, and there were only a few other people there. It isn't down deep in a cave like many of the cenotes. There are lines across the water that you can hold onto; there is a platform that you can jump off of. I would recommend to stay for a while, bring a picnic, and take a break from the beach for a day.
Written January 8, 2017
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NNora
Oslo, Norway79 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
We have visited several cenotes on our trip to the Yucatan and this was our favourite. It's marked with a large sign "Cenote Cristalino" along the main road.
It absolutely perfect for snorkeling, with many different species of fish. I have never seen water this clear, you feel like you are floating in air! Absolutely amazing!
Arrive in the morning for best light in the cave and if you want to have the cenote for yourself. We were the only ones there for hours.
It absolutely perfect for snorkeling, with many different species of fish. I have never seen water this clear, you feel like you are floating in air! Absolutely amazing!
Arrive in the morning for best light in the cave and if you want to have the cenote for yourself. We were the only ones there for hours.
Written April 22, 2013
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SpencerFab
Grand Rapids, MI109 contributions
May 2021
Such a refreshing, clean natural water "hole". Beautiful nature to enjoy. Path to the far side for a fun platform jump. Buoyed rope to hang on if you get tired swimming and exploring. Another amazing cenote!
Written May 28, 2021
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Mimoso1
Wellington, New Zealand59 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
We went there after a long hot day to relax. Very nice enviroment with a tall jumping platform. Lots of fish at the bottom. Very clear water with lots of entrances. Overall, a very relaxing, peaceful enviroment.
Written April 24, 2019
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JWis
62 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
we were first to arrive and THAT was great.. we saw many fish, and a lone handsome Tortuga (size of a small dinner plate), and too a bright-red-footed rail (bird). the entry stairs into the water are wide and safe and the leaping tower also feels very safe/secure. great for a PLUNGE.
Written March 10, 2019
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Pablo T
Atlanta, GA286 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Visited Cenote Cristal y Escondido with family. Since they are not so popular, they were not very crowded - there were 10 people maximum. Cristal has a 10ft diving platform and Escondido has tons of fish and a swing you hold on then let go. They are small but tons of fun, especially for kids.
Written January 1, 2018
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