Cave cenote · Tulum
Cenote Taak Bi Ha
- Type
- Cave cenote
- Area
- Tulum
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
Cenote Taak Bi Ha (also written Tak Be Ha, "hidden water") is a fully underground cave cenote reached through the Dos Ojos park area north of Tulum. Lit walkways show off dense stalactites over crystal-clear water, and it is part of the Sac Actun cave system.
Cenote Taak Bi Ha is one of the best cenotes in Tulum in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
What it is like inside
Wooden stairs lead down into a dark, fully covered cave. Lamps light up stalactites, stalagmites and columns, and the water is very clear and calm. There is no open sky, so it feels cool and quiet even at midday.
Swimming, snorkeling and diving
Swimmers can float near the stairs, while snorkel tours follow a guide along lit parts of the cave. Divers use it as a cavern dive in the Sac Actun system. A local cooperative manages the site.
Getting there
Taak Bi Ha is about 10 minutes north of Tulum and 10 minutes south of Akumal. You enter through the Dos Ojos park road, then follow a dirt track; a car or tour transfer is easiest.
What to do at Cenote Taak Bi Ha
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Cavern diving
Highlights
- Underground chamber with stalactites
- Part of the Sac Actun system (dive operators)
- Very clear water
How to get to Cenote Taak Bi Ha
Location: Reached via the Parque Dos Ojos entrance off Highway 307, north of Tulum.
Take Highway 307 north from Tulum to the Dos Ojos park entrance (about 20 minutes), then follow park roads to Taak Bi Ha.
Cenote Taak Bi Ha entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Taak Bi Ha yet. Ask at the Tulum entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenote Taak Bi Ha is a cave cenote, so midday light is best; confirm opening hours locally.
How far is Cenote Taak Bi Ha?
Approximate driving times to the Tulum cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Tulum town to Cenote Taak Bi Ha: 10–30 min
- Playa del Carmen to Cenote Taak Bi Ha: 45 min
- Cancún to Cenote Taak Bi Ha: 1 h 45 min
- Valladolid to Cenote Taak Bi Ha: 1 h 30 min
- Mérida to Cenote Taak Bi Ha: 3 h 30 min
Plan your visit to Cenote Taak Bi 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 Taak Bi Ha worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for cave formations, snorkeling, cavern diving. At Cenote Taak Bi Ha you can do: swimming, snorkeling, cavern diving.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Bring a mask: formations are the highlight.
- Cave is dim; watch your step.
- Bring cash.
Nearby cenotes
See all the best cenotes in TulumLearn more: Sac Actun underwater cave system, Stalactites and stalagmites in cenotes, Types of cenotes
Cenote Taak Bi Ha FAQs
Is Taak Bi Ha the same as Tak Be Ha?
Yes, both spellings refer to the same cave cenote.
Where is Taak Bi Ha?
In the Dos Ojos park area north of Tulum, reached through the Dos Ojos entrance.
What type of cenote is Cenote Taak Bi Ha?
Cenote Taak Bi Ha is a cave cenote. Cenote Taak Bi Ha (also written Tak Be Ha, "hidden water") is a fully underground cave cenote reached through the Dos Ojos park area north of Tulum.
What can you do at Cenote Taak Bi Ha?
Popular activities at Cenote Taak Bi Ha: swimming, snorkeling, cavern diving.