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Ruta de los Cenotes in Puerto Morelos

The Ruta de los Cenotes is the road that runs inland from Puerto Morelos toward Leona Vicario, roughly 35–40 km long (figures vary by source), lined with jungle parks and dozens of cenotes. It sits between Cancun and Playa del Carmen, which makes it the easiest cenote day trip from Cancun. Turn off Highway 307 at the Leona Vicario junction, marked by the Ruta de los Cenotes monument and a roadside map with the kilometer marker of each cenote. The first cenotes start roughly 12 km in, and most entrances are signposted by kilometer, so watch your odometer.

Quick picks

  1. #1 · Semi-open cenote

    Cenote Siete Bocas

    Cenote Siete Bocas (Cenote 7 Bocas, "seven mouths") is a semi-open cave cenote on the Ruta de los Cenotes with seven openings to the surface. Several are linked underwater, so you can swim from one opening to the next past stalactites and hanging tree roots, while divers explore a deeper cavern with light beams and fossils.

    Best for: Snorkeling, Photography, Confident swimmers, Cavern divers

    Full guide to Cenote Siete Bocas →

  2. #2 · Open cenote

    Cenote Verde Lucero

    Cenote Verde Lucero is an open-air cenote on the Ruta de los Cenotes, known for its green water, jumping platforms and a zipline that drops you into the water. Stairs lead down to the pool, and there are palapas and picnic spots around it.

    Best for: Families, Jumping, Easy swimming, Picnics

    Full guide to Cenote Verde Lucero →

  3. #3 · Cave cenote

    Cenote La Noria

    Cenote La Noria is a mostly underground cenote on the Ruta de los Cenotes. A staircase of about 10 m leads down into a cave with turquoise water, light from an opening above, a small zipline, a water swing and a high jump from the rim. It sits in a jungle park that also offers ATVs, horseback rides and a zipline circuit.

    Best for: Jumping and swinging, Adventure add-ons, Families

    Entry: Cenote only: 400 MXN international, 300 MXN national, 250 MXN local (checked 2026-10-03)

    Full guide to Cenote La Noria →

  4. #4 · Cave cenote

    Cenote Kin Ha

    Cenote Kin Ha is a large underground cenote on the Ruta de los Cenotes. Wooden steps lead down into a dome where light beams fall through holes in the ceiling onto very clear water. It is popular for snorkeling, jumping and diving, inside a park with ziplines, ATVs and horseback rides, and the open Cenote Blanca Flor is nearby.

    Best for: Divers, Snorkeling, Confident swimmers, Jumping

    Full guide to Cenote Kin Ha →

  5. #5 · Cave cenote

    Cenote Boca del Puma

    Boca del Puma is an eco-park on the Ruta de los Cenotes with two cenotes to swim in, Boca del Puma and Agua Escondida, plus a jungle zipline circuit and ATV trails. Most visitors come on a package that includes transport and lunch.

    Best for: Adventure, Groups, Families

    Full guide to Cenote Boca del Puma →

  6. #6 · Cave cenote

    Cenote Zapote

    Cenote Zapote is a deep cenote famous among divers for the Hells Bells (Campanas del Inframundo): bell-shaped formations up to about 4 m across that hang from the walls deep underwater. It is part of Cenotes Zapote Prehistoric Park, which has three cenotes plus ziplines and ATV trails for non-divers.

    Best for: Certified advanced divers, Adventure, Swimmers who like deep, dark cenotes

    Full guide to Cenote Zapote →

  7. #7 · Open cenote

    Cenote Las Mojarras

    Las Mojarras is the largest cenote on the Ruta de los Cenotes, about 75 m across, with ziplines, a tightrope crossing and ATV tours.

    Best for: Adventure, Groups

    Full guide to Cenote Las Mojarras →

How to get to the cenotes from Puerto Morelos

  • By car from Cancun: drive south on Highway 307 to Puerto Morelos and turn inland at the Leona Vicario junction (Ruta de los Cenotes monument).
  • From Playa del Carmen: drive north on Highway 307 to the same Puerto Morelos junction.
  • Cenotes sit along the inland road; some are reached by side tracks of a few kilometers, so allow extra time.
  • Without a car: public transport along the inland road is limited, so the practical options are a taxi from Puerto Morelos town (agree the return trip first) or a tour with transport.
  • Bring cash in pesos; there are no reliable ATMs along the road.

FAQs about cenotes in Puerto Morelos

How far is Puerto Morelos from Cancún?

About 35 km, roughly a 30-minute drive on Highway 307 (reported).

Where does the Ruta de los Cenotes start?

At the turnoff from Highway 307 in Puerto Morelos, on the road inland toward Central Vallarta.

What are the best cenotes on the Ruta de los Cenotes?

Popular picks are Siete Bocas and La Noria for caverns and snorkeling, Verde Lucero and Boca del Puma for families and jumps, and Cenote Zapote and Kin Ha for deep diving.

Is the Ruta de los Cenotes worth it?

Yes if you want jungle cenotes close to Cancun without the two-hour drive to Tulum. It is quieter than Tulum's best-known cenotes.

Where is the Ruta de los Cenotes?

On the road from Puerto Morelos to Leona Vicario in Quintana Roo, starting a few kilometers inland from Highway 307, Puerto Morelos itself is roughly 35 km south of Cancun.

How much do cenotes on the Ruta de los Cenotes cost?

Each cenote charges its own entry, commonly reported between about 200 and 400 MXN per person, with ziplines and other activities extra. La Noria lists 400 MXN on its official site; check each cenote page and carry cash.

How far along the road are the cenotes?

The first cenotes appear roughly 12 km after the Highway 307 turnoff, and the rest are spread further inland toward Leona Vicario, each marked by its kilometer sign.

Can you do the Ruta de los Cenotes without a tour?

Yes, with a rental car it is easy. Public transport is limited and some cenotes are several kilometers off the road, so a car or tour is the practical choice.

Is there an ATM on the Ruta de los Cenotes?

No reliable ATMs along the road. Bring enough cash in pesos for entry fees and food.

How many cenotes can you visit in a day?

Two or three is comfortable. Many parks combine cenotes with ziplines and ATVs, which take extra time.

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