You can reach three cenotes without a car. Azul, Cristalino and Jardín del Edén are on Highway 307, and the colectivo vans stop at their roadside entrances.
Key takeaways
- Southbound vans leave from around Calle 1 Sur and Avenida 45 to 50, near Chedraui.
- The three cenotes are on Highway 307 around km 266 to 269.
- Tell the driver the cenote name. The vans stop at the roadside entrances.
- The fare is about MXN 40 to 60 each way.
- There is no reliable last-van time for roadside stops. Be back at the highway by 3:30 to 4pm.
The three cenotes
- Cenote Cristalino: swim, snorkel and a small jump.
- Cenote Eden and Cenote Azul: cliff jumps and a rope swing that is not always set up.
Plan the return
Walk back to the highway and flag a van heading to Playa. Do not plan a late return, because there is no published last van. Read how colectivos work before you go.
FAQ
Which cenotes can I reach by colectivo?
Cenote Azul, Cenote Cristalino and Jardín del Edén, on Highway 307 around km 266 to 269.
How much is the colectivo to the cenotes?
About MXN 40 to 60 each way.
Where do the colectivos leave from in Playa?
Southbound vans leave from around Calle 1 Sur and Avenida 45 to 50, near Chedraui.
What time is the last van back?
There is no reliable last-van time for roadside stops. Be back at the highway by 3:30 to 4pm.
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