Ik Kil Cenote: Dive Into the Most Beautiful Cenote in the Yucatan

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December 8, 2021 | 2 min read

Ik Kil Cenote: Dive Into the Most Beautiful Cenote in the Yucatan

Ik Kil Cenote is located in the northern center of the Yucatan Peninsula and is part of the Ik Kil Archeological Park near Chichen Itza.

According to archaeologists, Ik Kil was a place where Mayans prayed to the rain god Chaac and humans were sacrificed. Ancient human remains have been found at the bottom of the cenote.

The walls of this amazing place are covered with dark green leafs, and hanging vines reach from the top of the cenote to the water. Pulling or touching the vines is prohibited.

The distance from the top of the cenote to the water is 90 feet and the depth from the waters surface to the bottom is 150 feet for a total overall depth of 240 feet.

Red Bull hosted a cliff diving competition at Ik Kil in 2014. A platform was erected to raise the total height of the diving platform to 89 feet 4.835 inches. Crazy right?

If you are not into cliff diving you can just take a swim. Ik Kil Cenote is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm year-round. The entrance fee is 80 pesos ($4) for adults and 40 pesos ($2) for kids. Make sure to bring cash because credit or debit cards are not accepted.

Lifeguards are on duty and there are ropes in the water to hang onto if you need them.

Changing areas and restrooms are available and you can rent a locker for 30 pesos. Life jackets and towels are also available for 30 pesos with a 70 peso deposit.

If you are hungry, there is a restaurant on site for dining and little shops where you can purchase ice cream and drinks.

You won’t want to miss this ancient attraction in the Yucatan Peninsula. What a unique experience it was, Alex was brave enough to jump… but me…not so much.


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Hey there! I’m Stephanie! I’m a travel nurse with a serious travel addiction….fitting, right? You won’t find fancy writing styles here (sorry!), but you will find my stories (and lots and lots of pics). I love sharing my passion for exploring and I hope it inspires you to get out there and create some amazing memories of your own.

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