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Cool cenote swims, El Rey, Chichén Itzá and the ancient Yucatán in a day.

The Best Cenotes Near Cancun (and How to Visit Without a Tour)
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Cenotes & Ruins

The Best Cenotes Near Cancun (and How to Visit Without a Tour)

Ik Kil, Suytun, Dos Ojos and a few quiet ones in between, with honest notes on swimming, crowds and how to combine them with ruins.

Daniel Rojas·March 20, 2026·10 min read
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