Open cenote · Valladolid
Cenote Kikil
- Type
- Open cenote
- Area
- Valladolid
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
Cenote Kikil is an open cenote near Tizimín, north of Valladolid, surrounded by jungle with a rope swing and a deep, clear pool.
Cenote Kikil is one of the best cenotes in Valladolid in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
What to do at Cenote Kikil
- Swimming
- Rope swing
Highlights
- Open jungle pool
- On the way to Río Lagartos and Las Coloradas
How to get to Cenote Kikil
Location: Near the village of Kikil, outside Tizimín, about 50 km north of Valladolid (reported).
Drive north from Valladolid toward Tizimín; most visitors stop on a Río Lagartos day trip.
Cenote Kikil entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Kikil yet. Ask at the Valladolid entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenote Kikil opens in daytime only; confirm hours locally before you go.
How far is Cenote Kikil?
Approximate driving times to the Valladolid cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Valladolid centre to Cenote Kikil: 5–20 min
- Chichén Itzá to Cenote Kikil: 45 min
- Tulum to Cenote Kikil: 1 h 30 min
- Cancún to Cenote Kikil: 2 h
- Mérida to Cenote Kikil: 2 h
Plan your visit to Cenote Kikil
- 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 Kikil worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for swimming, side trip to río lagartos. At Cenote Kikil you can do: swimming, rope swing.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Bring cash.
- Combine with flamingos at Río Lagartos.
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Cenote Kikil FAQs
Where is Cenote Kikil?
Near Tizimín, north of Valladolid, on the road to Río Lagartos.
What type of cenote is Cenote Kikil?
Cenote Kikil is an open cenote. Cenote Kikil is an open cenote near Tizimín, north of Valladolid, surrounded by jungle with a rope swing and a deep, clear pool.
What can you do at Cenote Kikil?
Popular activities at Cenote Kikil: swimming, rope swing.
Who is Cenote Kikil best for?
Cenote Kikil is best for swimming, side trip to río lagartos.