Cenote Swimming Adventure

by ferry, coach & on foot

Cozumel is an island off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, southeastern Mexico. This experience takes you across to the Mexican mainland to explore the natural beauty of some of the peninsula’s famous cenote sinkholes.

Following a hearty breakfast on board, your day begins with a short walk to the embarkation point of the chartered ferry that will take you across to Playa del Carmen. Guests from multiple destination experiences will be sharing the same ferry, so once everyone has embarked, the ferry will set sail for the approximately 45-minute crossing.

Once ashore in Playa del Carmen, embark your coach and take in the passing scenery as you journey approximately one-hour into the jungle. You will then continue on foot, hiking deep into the forest to discover Casa Tortuga, a series of freshwater wells situated in underground caverns. A cenote, derived from the indigenous Mayan word for ‘well’, was considered the gateway to the Xibalba underworld, where Chaac, the God of rain, lived at the bottom of the dark caves. You will have the opportunity to walk between, and swim around the crystal-clear waters of four distinctive cenotes, admiring the craggy limestone edge, dangling stalactites, and soaring stalagmites that surround you.

Following your swimming adventure, rejoin your coach for the return drive to Playa del Carmen, where you will have approximately one-hour of free time to explore at leisure. Take a stroll along the town’s famous Fifth Avenue, lined with shops, bars and restaurants.

At the designated meeting time, you will embark the chartered ferry along with guests from other coaches and destination experiences, then once all are present, set sail for the approximately 45-minute crossing back to Cozumel.

During the experience, you will be provided with a granola bar and a bottle of water. Additional refreshments can be purchased at Casa Tortuga.