Open cenote · Akumal
Cenote Santa Cruz
- Type
- Open cenote
- Area
- Akumal
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
Cenote Santa Cruz is a small jungle cenote just inland from Akumal, with clear water for swimming and snorkeling and a quiet, local feel.
Cenote Santa Cruz is one of the best cenotes in Akumal in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
What to do at Cenote Santa Cruz
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
Highlights
- Close to Akumal beach
- Quiet setting
How to get to Cenote Santa Cruz
Location: Inland from Akumal, reached by a road from the Akumal area (reported).
A short drive or taxi from Akumal; ask locally for the current access road.
Cenote Santa Cruz entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Santa Cruz yet. Ask at the Akumal entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenote Santa Cruz opens in daytime only; confirm hours locally before you go.
How far is Cenote Santa Cruz?
Approximate driving times to the Akumal cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Akumal to Cenote Santa Cruz: 5–15 min
- Tulum to Cenote Santa Cruz: 25 min
- Playa del Carmen to Cenote Santa Cruz: 30 min
- Cancún to Cenote Santa Cruz: 1 h 20 min
- Valladolid to Cenote Santa Cruz: 1 h 50 min
Plan your visit to Cenote Santa Cruz
- 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 Cenote Santa Cruz worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for short swim near akumal, snorkeling. At Cenote Santa Cruz you can do: swimming, snorkeling.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Bring cash.
- Confirm opening locally before going.
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Cenote Santa Cruz FAQs
Is Cenote Santa Cruz near Akumal beach?
Yes, it is a short drive inland from Akumal.
Where is Cenote Santa Cruz?
Cenote Santa Cruz is near Akumal. Inland from Akumal, reached by a road from the Akumal area (reported).
What type of cenote is Cenote Santa Cruz?
Cenote Santa Cruz is an open cenote. Cenote Santa Cruz is a small jungle cenote just inland from Akumal, with clear water for swimming and snorkeling and a quiet, local feel.
What can you do at Cenote Santa Cruz?
Popular activities at Cenote Santa Cruz: swimming, snorkeling.