The cenote is open to the sky with the water level about 26 metres (85 ft) below ground level. There is a carved stairway down to a swimming platform. The …
This was a most memorable experience from my recent holiday in Mexico The guide had knowledge of an owl and many interesting special info about history at Chichen Itza.Full review by NorthStar37881520895
Feb 15, 2025
I went there as a part of one main activity of a day tour to chichen itza. The cenote is really beautiful, this is an impressive rock formation. But a little bit disappointed as all the tour grou…Full review by horizonhugo
Feb 5, 2025
We went out on a tour bus. Stopped at Ik Kil Cenote for a swim, a restaurant/gift shop/presentation from a Mayan elder and the onto Chichen Itza. The ruins speak for themselves but recommend going t…Full review by Kokopelmana1
We are looking at tours which include a stop at this cenote, I am very scared of deep water, can you go down to this for a look without getting in the water ? (I may decide to when I am there but don't want to feel pressurised to do so) I can swim, its the depth thing that is the issue (I never swim in the sea, only pools due to my fear) Thanks
A:
Yes, you can go down and walk around and not swim. I did not, because like you, I do not like to swim in deep water. Crowds inside and access to the water by slippery stairs also did …
Yes, you can go down and walk around and not swim. I did not, because like you, I do not like to swim in deep water. Crowds inside and access to the water by slippery stairs also did not appeal to me.
Save
Share
More
