A deep sacred cenote with vines hanging down to the water.
Address: Carretera Federal Mérida-Cancún km 122, Yucatán
Ik Kil is an open cenote about 60 metres wide, with its water surface about 26 metres below ground. Vines and small waterfalls hang down its walls to the deep blue water.
For the Maya, cenotes were sacred places and sources of fresh water in a land without rivers.
All year.
Opening time or late afternoon, when tour groups leave.
Busiest after Chichén Itzá tours.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
About 40 metres of water.
Yes, with a life jacket.
About 3 km.
