Cave cenote · Cobá
Cenote Choo-Ha
- Type
- Cave cenote
- Area
- Cobá
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
Choo-Ha is an underground cenote near the Cobá ruins with a low dome of stalactites over shallow, very clear water. It is the easiest of Cobá's three cenotes.
Cenote Choo-Ha is one of the best cenotes in Cobá in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
What Choo-Ha is like
Choo-Ha is a cave cenote near Cobá with a small roof opening, a steep wooden staircase and a low ceiling full of stalactites. The water is clear, cool and shallow in many places.
The most family-friendly Cobá cenote
Shallow water makes Choo-Ha the easiest of the three Cobá cenotes for children. Jumping is not allowed, unlike at Tankach-Ha.
Facilities
Restrooms, showers, life jackets and parking are reported. There is no food on site, so eat in Cobá.
Getting there
It is about 6 km from the Cobá ruins on the road toward Tankach-Ha and Multum-Ha. Public transport is limited; drive, bike or take a taxi.
What to do at Cenote Choo-Ha
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
Highlights
- Shallow, clear water
- Stalactites close above the water
- Community-run
How to get to Cenote Choo-Ha
Location: A few kilometers south of the Cobá ruins, on a dirt road.
Drive or bike a few kilometers south of the Cobá ruins toward San Juan de Dios; about 50–60 minutes from Tulum.
Cenote Choo-Ha entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Choo-Ha yet. Ask at the Cobá entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenote Choo-Ha is a cave cenote, so midday light is best; confirm opening hours locally.
How far is Cenote Choo-Ha?
Approximate driving times to the Cobá cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Cobá village to Cenote Choo-Ha: 5–20 min
- Tulum to Cenote Choo-Ha: 45 min
- Valladolid to Cenote Choo-Ha: 50 min
- Playa del Carmen to Cenote Choo-Ha: 1 h 30 min
- Cancún to Cenote Choo-Ha: 2 h 15 min
Plan your visit to Cenote Choo-Ha
- Time needed: about 1–1.5 hours at the cenote, more if you combine it with nearby cenotes.
- Best time to go: Around midday if the roof has openings that create light beams; otherwise any time, ideally early before tour groups arrive.
- Packing: see what to bring to a cenote.
Is Cenote Choo-Ha worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for first cave swim, stalactites. At Cenote Choo-Ha you can do: swimming, snorkeling.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Bring a mask.
- Stairs are steep.
- Cash only.
Nearby cenotes
See all the best cenotes in CobáLearn more: Stalactites and stalagmites in cenotes, Types of cenotes, The Maya and cenotes
Cenote Choo-Ha FAQs
Can you jump at Choo-Ha?
No; jumping is not allowed. Try Tankach-Ha instead.
Is Choo-Ha good for kids?
Yes; it is the shallowest of the Cobá cenotes.
Is Choo-Ha deep?
It is one of the shallower Cobá cenotes; still wear a life jacket if unsure.
Where is Cenote Choo-Ha?
Cenote Choo-Ha is near Cobá. A few kilometers south of the Cobá ruins, on a dirt road.