Sight guide · Tulum · Mexico
Visiting Dos Ojos cenote
About 20 km north of Tulum, the 'two eyes' are two linked cenotes opening into one of the world's longest underwater cave systems.
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Quick answer
Dos Ojos cenote is a nature spot in Tankah Bay, Tulum. Allow 2–3 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Tankah Bay
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- nature, active, photo spot and rainy day
- Best months
- February–April
About Dos Ojos cenote
About 20 km north of Tulum, the 'two eyes' are two linked cenotes opening into one of the world's longest underwater cave systems. Snorkellers float in the clear caverns with flashlights, while certified divers take guided cavern dives.
Tip: Bring or rent a dive light for snorkelling into the darker cavern areas.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Tankah Bay, a quiet bay of villas and small hotels 10 km north of Tulum.
Best time to visit Dos Ojos cenote
Dos Ojos cenote is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- March: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- February: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- April: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Tulum has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tulum itinerary visits Dos Ojos cenote on day 2, together with Cenote Calavera, Cenote Car Wash (Aktun Ha) and Tulum Pueblo and Avenida Tulum.
- No. 6 of the 13 sights in our Tulum things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Tulum.
Near Dos Ojos cenote
Also in Tankah Bay, so you can walk between them:
- Casa Cenote — 1.5 hours, low cost
If you like Dos Ojos cenote
- Gran Cenote — Cobá road, 2 hours
- Cenote Calavera — Cobá road, 1 hour
- Cenote Car Wash (Aktun Ha) — Cobá road, 1 hour
- Laguna Kaan Luum — South of Tulum, 1.5 hours
Staying near Dos Ojos cenote
Stay in Tankah Bay ($$$) to walk here: a quiet bay of villas and small hotels 10 km north of Tulum. All areas to stay in Tulum.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Dos Ojos cenote?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Casa Cenote nearby, it fits a half-day in Tankah Bay.
+Is Dos Ojos cenote free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Dos Ojos cenote?
February–April for the most comfortable weather. Bring or rent a dive light for snorkelling into the darker cavern areas.
+Do I need to book Dos Ojos cenote in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.