Open cenote · Campeche
Cenotes of Miguel Colorado
- Type
- Open cenote
- Area
- Campeche
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
Miguel Colorado is a community ecotourism site in Campeche's jungle with large open cenotes: Cenote Azul (about 250 m across), Cenote Patos and the remote Km 41 cenote, plus kayaks and a zipline.
Cenotes of Miguel Colorado is one of the best cenotes in Campeche in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
A community conservation project
Miguel Colorado is an ejido, a village that owns its land together. A local cooperative runs the tours, and the money helps families protect the jungle instead of clearing it for farming.
Things to do
Guided visits include jungle walks to viewpoints over the cenotes, kayaking and swimming, bird watching and, when running, a zipline across the water. Some visits add local activities such as learning about cacao. At dusk, large numbers of bats fly out of a nearby cave.
Plan your trip
Miguel Colorado is remote, in the south of Campeche near Champotón. Go with a car or an arranged tour, start early, and bring cash, water, food and insect repellent. Camping is offered for those who want to stay overnight.
What to do at Cenotes of Miguel Colorado
- Kayaking
- Zipline
- Hiking
- Swimming
Highlights
- Cenote Azul about 250 m wide
- Zipline over the cenote
- Bats at dusk at Km 41
How to get to Cenotes of Miguel Colorado
Location: Ejido Miguel Colorado, inland from Champotón, Campeche.
By car from Champotón; the access road is reported to be rough.
Cenotes of Miguel Colorado entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenotes of Miguel Colorado yet. Ask at the Campeche entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenotes of Miguel Colorado opens in daytime only; confirm hours locally before you go.
How far is Cenotes of Miguel Colorado?
Approximate driving times to the Campeche cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Champotón to Cenotes of Miguel Colorado: 15–30 min
- Campeche city to Cenotes of Miguel Colorado: 1 h
- Mérida to Cenotes of Miguel Colorado: 3 h
Plan your visit to Cenotes of Miguel Colorado
- Time needed: 1–2 hours at the cenote, more if you combine it with nearby cenotes.
- Best time to go: Early morning (before about 10 am) for calm water and fewer people; weekdays are quieter than weekends.
- Packing: see what to bring to a cenote.
Is Cenotes of Miguel Colorado worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for adventure, nature. At Cenotes of Miguel Colorado you can do: kayaking, zipline, hiking, swimming.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Ziplines are not always running; ask first.
- Bring cash, food and repellent.
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Cenotes of Miguel Colorado FAQs
How big is Cenote Azul at Miguel Colorado?
Campeche tourism describes it as about 250 m in diameter.
Where is Cenotes of Miguel Colorado?
Cenotes of Miguel Colorado is near Campeche. Ejido Miguel Colorado, inland from Champotón, Campeche.
What type of cenote is Cenotes of Miguel Colorado?
Cenotes of Miguel Colorado is an open cenote. Miguel Colorado is a community ecotourism site in Campeche's jungle with large open cenotes: Cenote Azul (about 250 m across), Cenote Patos and the remote Km 41 cenote, plus kayaks and a zipline.
What can you do at Cenotes of Miguel Colorado?
Popular activities at Cenotes of Miguel Colorado: kayaking, zipline, hiking, swimming.