Cave cenote · Puerto Morelos
Cenote Kin Ha
- Type
- Cave cenote
- Area
- Puerto Morelos
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
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.
Cenote Kin Ha is one of the cenotes on the Ruta de los Cenotes in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
What to do at Cenote Kin Ha
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Jumping platforms
- Zipline over the water
- Diving (advanced, with a guide)
- ATV and horseback rides
Highlights
- About 40 m deep according to the Puerto Morelos municipality; dive centers report up to about 60 m
- Diameter of about 50 m, with light beams through the ceiling
- Bell-shaped formations like those at nearby Zapote
- Zip wires cross the cenote and platforms let you jump in
- Open Cenote Blanca Flor a short distance away
How to get to Cenote Kin Ha
Location: At about km 18.5 of the Ruta de los Cenotes (official park address), next to Cenotes Zapote.
The Ruta de los Cenotes starts at the Highway 307 turn-off in Puerto Morelos (about 35 km south of Cancun) and heads inland toward Leona Vicario. A car is easiest; there is no regular public transport along the road, and the last stretch to many cenotes is a dirt track. The park entrance is at about km 18.5; from there park transport or ATVs take you to the cenotes.
Cenote Kin Ha entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Kin Ha yet. Ask at the Puerto Morelos entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenote Kin Ha is a cave cenote, so midday light is best; confirm opening hours locally.
How far is Cenote Kin Ha?
Approximate driving times to the Puerto Morelos cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Puerto Morelos to Cenote Kin Ha: 15–30 min
- Cancún to Cenote Kin Ha: 30–40 min
- Playa del Carmen to Cenote Kin Ha: 30 min
- Tulum to Cenote Kin Ha: 1 h 15 min
- Valladolid to Cenote Kin Ha: 2 h
Plan your visit to Cenote Kin 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 Kin Ha worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for divers, snorkeling, confident swimmers, jumping. At Cenote Kin Ha you can do: swimming, snorkeling, jumping platforms, zipline over the water, diving (advanced, with a guide), atv and horseback rides.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Divers should go with a certified local guide; dive centers rate it advanced.
- Go early, it gets busy later in the day.
- Bring cash.
- Plan time for the access road.
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Cenote Kin Ha FAQs
How deep is Cenote Kin Ha?
The Puerto Morelos municipality describes it as about 40 m deep; some dive centers report up to about 60 m. Divers usually stay above 30 m.
Where is Cenote Kin Ha?
At about km 18.5 of the Ruta de los Cenotes, inland from Puerto Morelos, right next to Cenotes Zapote.
Can you jump into Kin Ha?
Yes, there are jumping platforms and zip wires over the water. Wear the life jacket provided.
What is Cenote Blanca Flor?
An open cenote in the same area as Kin Ha, often visited on the same ticket or tour.