Open cenote · Puerto Morelos
Cenote Verde Lucero
- Type
- Open cenote
- Area
- Puerto Morelos
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
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.
Cenote Verde Lucero is one of the cenotes on the Ruta de los Cenotes in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
Jumps, zipline and snorkeling
Swim in the green pool, jump from the platforms, swing on the rope or ride the zipline straight into the water. Snorkeling is easy along the edges, where small fish gather near the rocks.
How long to stay
Plan about 2 to 3 hours. It is about 50 minutes from Cancún or Playa del Carmen, so it pairs well with one or two other stops on the Ruta de los Cenotes.
Tips for a good visit
Go early on weekends, when local families arrive. Bring cash, water shoes and a towel, and skip sunscreen before swimming.
What to do at Cenote Verde Lucero
- Swimming
- Cliff jumping
- Zipline into the water
- Snorkeling
Highlights
- Open, mature cenote surrounded by jungle
- Green water whose color changes with the light
- Jump platforms at different heights
- Zipline that drops into the water
- Stairway access, palapas and picnic area
How to get to Cenote Verde Lucero
Location: On the Ruta de los Cenotes, inland from Puerto Morelos; the entrance is signposted from the road.
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. Look for the Verde Lucero sign; the entrance is close to the road.
Cenote Verde Lucero entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Verde Lucero yet. Ask at the Puerto Morelos entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenote Verde Lucero opens in daytime only; confirm hours locally before you go.
How far is Cenote Verde Lucero?
Approximate driving times to the Puerto Morelos cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Puerto Morelos to Cenote Verde Lucero: 15–30 min
- Cancún to Cenote Verde Lucero: 30–40 min
- Playa del Carmen to Cenote Verde Lucero: 30 min
- Tulum to Cenote Verde Lucero: 1 h 15 min
- Valladolid to Cenote Verde Lucero: 2 h
Plan your visit to Cenote Verde Lucero
- 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 Verde Lucero worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for families, jumping, easy swimming, picnics. At Cenote Verde Lucero you can do: swimming, cliff jumping, zipline into the water, snorkeling.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Go early before tour groups arrive.
- Life jackets help in the deep open water.
- Bring cash, snacks and water.
- Bring a mask: fish and rock formations are visible below the surface.
Nearby cenotes
See all the best cenotes in Puerto MorelosLearn more: Types of cenotes, Why is cenote water so clear?, Wildlife in cenotes
Cenote Verde Lucero FAQs
Can kids swim at Verde Lucero?
Yes, with life jackets. The open setting and stair access make it one of the more family-friendly cenotes on the route.
Does Verde Lucero have a zipline?
Yes, a zipline drops you into the cenote, and there are platforms for jumping.
Why is the water green?
Verde means green. Open cenotes get direct sunlight, so algae and plants tint the water, and the color shifts during the day.
How much is Cenote Verde Lucero?
We have not found a recent, reliable price. Bring cash and confirm at the entrance.