Open cenote · Tulum
Cenote Tankah
- Type
- Open cenote
- Area
- Tulum
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
Cenote Tankah is a quiet jungle pool in the Tankah area north of Tulum. It is separate from nearby Cenote Encantado, a mangrove lagoon used for kayaking, and from Casa Cenote on Tankah Bay.
Cenote Tankah is one of the best cenotes in Tulum in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
What Cenote Tankah is like
Tankah is a calm, clear jungle pool with a rocky entry, good for a relaxed swim and snorkel. It is much quieter than Gran Cenote or Dos Ojos and works well before or after the Tulum ruins.
Facilities
Facilities are reported as basic: simple toilets and free parking. Bring your own mask, a towel, cash and water shoes for the uneven rocks.
Tankah area cenotes and activities
The wider Tankah area has several cenotes, and some parks add ziplines or canoes. Cenote Encantado is a mangrove lagoon used for kayaking and Casa Cenote sits on the bay; they are different places.
Getting there from Tulum
Tankah is about 10 minutes north of Tulum by car or taxi. Colectivos on Highway 307 drop you at the turn-off, then it is a short walk.
What to do at Cenote Tankah
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
Highlights
- Jungle pool
- Near Tankah Bay beaches
How to get to Cenote Tankah
Location: Tankah area, about 6–10 km north of Tulum.
Short drive north from Tulum on Highway 307 to the Tankah turn-off.
Cenote Tankah entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Tankah yet. Ask at the Tulum entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenote Tankah opens in daytime only; confirm hours locally before you go.
How far is Cenote Tankah?
Approximate driving times to the Tulum cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Tulum town to Cenote Tankah: 10–30 min
- Playa del Carmen to Cenote Tankah: 45 min
- Cancún to Cenote Tankah: 1 h 45 min
- Valladolid to Cenote Tankah: 1 h 30 min
- Mérida to Cenote Tankah: 3 h 30 min
Plan your visit to Cenote Tankah
- 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 Tankah worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for quiet swim. At Cenote Tankah you can do: swimming, snorkeling.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Not the same as Casa Cenote (Manatí) or Cenote Encantado.
Nearby cenotes
See all the best cenotes in TulumLearn more: Types of cenotes
Cenote Tankah FAQs
Is Cenote Tankah crowded?
Usually not; it is one of the quieter cenotes near Tulum.
Do I need snorkel gear at Tankah?
Bring your own; rentals are limited.
Are Cenote Tankah and Cenote Encantado the same?
No, they are separate sites in the Tankah area.
Where is Cenote Tankah?
Cenote Tankah is near Tulum. Tankah area, about 6–10 km north of Tulum.