Activities8 min readJune 1, 2026
Top 5 Cenotes near Playa del Carmen
The Yucatán's underground river system meets the surface at these five spectacular cenotes — from the free ocean-fed cenote at Punta Esmeralda to the legendary cave networks of Dos Ojos.
Written by
Rudy Lim
Founder of Tranquilo Vacation Rentals. Living in Playa del Carmen for over 5 years, exploring the Yucatán Peninsula from Holbox to Bacalar — and sharing what he finds along the way.
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