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By Tulum Snorkel Services
Free cancellation available
Price is €20 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Aktun Bej is not a cenote you will find on a bus tour. Its entrance stayed hidden under a flat jungle rock until a Mayan explorer from Manuel Antonio Ay saw its location in a dream, and the local community still protects it today.

    Why travellers book it:

    • A real cave adventure: descend about 25 metres through natural rock passages, some only wide enough for one person
    • Water so clear you can see 45 metres down, so swimming feels like floating in mid-air
    • Untouched stalactites and stalagmites, with no crowds and no commercial build-up
    • Run by the local Mayan community, so your visit helps protect the cave
    • Around the March equinox, a single beam of sunlight pierces the cavern ceiling

    Just 40 minutes from Tulum on the road to Coba. Perfect for travellers who want something wild, quiet and authentic.

Activity location

  • Cenote y gruta AktunBej
    • 77795, Manuel Antonio Ay, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cenote y gruta AktunBej
    • 77795, Manuel Antonio Ay, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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Cenote and Cave Aktun Bej Underground Dream Cenote in Spanish

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Wed 09:00-15:00
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Price details
€19.63 x 1 Youth€19.63
Total
Price is €19.63

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Access Ticket
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the cenote (meet on site)
  • Exclusions
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

During this unforgettable experience, you will journey deep into the heart of the planet. You will slowly descend at least 25 metres through a narrow, untouched cavern, carefully navigating your way past ancient, pristine stalactites and stalagmites. At the bottom of this descent awaits a magnificent underground cenote - a highly mystical and sacred sanctuary for the Mayan people. Here, you will step into its pristine, crystal-clear waters. The transparency is so incredible that as you swim, you will feel as though you are floating in mid-air. Prepare to immerse yourself in a truly magical and authentic realm. As you float in this hidden oasis, you will be surrounded by the profound silence of the Mayan jungle, interrupted only by the gentle echoes of water drops. This exclusive experience is proudly operated by the local community of Manuel Antonio Ay, ensuring that your visit directly supports the conservation of these delicate ecosystems. Far away from large crowds, you will enjoy an intimate and peaceful connection with nature. Take a moment to breathe deeply, relax, and absorb the raw, unfiltered beauty of this underground wonder before ascending back to the beautiful surface.

Location

Activity location

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    Cenote y gruta AktunBej
    • 77795, Manuel Antonio Ay, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cenote y gruta AktunBej
    • 77795, Manuel Antonio Ay, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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