Open cenote · Puerto Morelos
Cenote Las Mojarras
- Type
- Open cenote
- Area
- Puerto Morelos
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
Las Mojarras is the largest cenote on the Ruta de los Cenotes, about 75 m across, with ziplines, a tightrope crossing and ATV tours.
Cenote Las Mojarras is one of the cenotes on the Ruta de los Cenotes in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
Why it is called Las Mojarras
The cenote is named after the mojarras, small cichlid fish that live in its fresh water. You will see them around the platforms and in the clear shallows.
Activities
The big open pool has a zipline into the water and wooden jumping platforms. Packages may add ATV rides, horse riding or a combined cenote and reef snorkel tour. Lockers, life jackets, toilets and parking are reported.
Plan your visit
Most visits take 2 to 4 hours. It is more rustic and less crowded than the theme parks, and fits well with other cenotes on the Ruta de los Cenotes, such as Siete Bocas or Verde Lucero.
What to do at Cenote Las Mojarras
- Swimming
- Zipline
- ATV
- Horse riding
Highlights
- About 75 m wide
- 14–17 m deep
How to get to Cenote Las Mojarras
Location: Ruta de los Cenotes, km 12.5, west of Puerto Morelos.
Drive west from Puerto Morelos on the Ruta de los Cenotes.
Cenote Las Mojarras entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Las Mojarras yet. Ask at the Puerto Morelos entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenote Las Mojarras opens in daytime only; confirm hours locally before you go.
How far is Cenote Las Mojarras?
Approximate driving times to the Puerto Morelos cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Puerto Morelos to Cenote Las Mojarras: 15–30 min
- Cancún to Cenote Las Mojarras: 30–40 min
- Playa del Carmen to Cenote Las Mojarras: 30 min
- Tulum to Cenote Las Mojarras: 1 h 15 min
- Valladolid to Cenote Las Mojarras: 2 h
Plan your visit to Cenote Las Mojarras
- 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 Las Mojarras worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for adventure, groups. At Cenote Las Mojarras you can do: swimming, zipline, atv, horse riding.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Packages vary; check what's included.
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Cenote Las Mojarras FAQs
Where is Las Mojarras?
At km 12.5 of the Ruta de los Cenotes near Puerto Morelos.
What type of cenote is Cenote Las Mojarras?
Cenote Las Mojarras is an open cenote. Las Mojarras is the largest cenote on the Ruta de los Cenotes, about 75 m across, with ziplines, a tightrope crossing and ATV tours.
What can you do at Cenote Las Mojarras?
Popular activities at Cenote Las Mojarras: swimming, zipline, atv, horse riding.
Who is Cenote Las Mojarras best for?
Cenote Las Mojarras is best for adventure, groups.