Cenote Valladolid, Yucatán Municipality of Valladolid Eastern Yucatán
A large closed cave cenote full of stalactites near Yalcobá, northeast of Valladolid, a short walk from its twin, Cenote Palomitas.
From Valladolid: 35 min by car (28 km by road) How to get there ↓
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How to get to Cenote Agua Dulce
- From Valladolid: about 35 min by road (~28 km)
- Nearest airport: Tulum (TQO), 2 h by car to Valladolid
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About Cenote Agua Dulce
Cenote Agua Dulce is a cave cenote near the village of Yalcobá, in the municipality of Valladolid, about 24 km northeast of the city. It lies only about 350 m from Cenote Palomitas, and Yucatán Today reports that both belong to the same local cooperative, so you can visit one or both on the same trip.
Of the pair, Agua Dulce is the bigger cave: a closed chamber with turquoise to cerulean water and a ceiling crowded with stalactites, with openings in the roof but too little daylight to see by, so it is lit electrically. A spiral staircase leads down to the water, and you can swim, paddle a kayak or simply look from a platform.
The walk from the parking area is a little longer than at Palomitas, which probably explains why it gets even fewer visitors. It is a good choice if you want a big, quiet cavern near Valladolid rather than the busy cenotes on the tour circuit, and it combines easily with Ek Balam, about 20 km from Yalcobá.
How to get to Cenote Agua Dulce
Drive from Valladolid: 35 min, 28 km
From Valladolid, drive about 24 km northeast to Yalcobá (roughly 35 minutes) and follow the signs for the cenotes, about 2 km past the village on a dirt road; Agua Dulce is next to Palomitas. Colectivos run from Valladolid to Yalcobá. From Mérida, allow about two and a half hours via Valladolid.
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From the nearest cities to Cenote Agua Dulce
- Valladolid · 28 km by road, 35 min
- Tizimín · 50 km by road, 50 min
- Playa del Carmen · 142 km by road, 2 h 5 min
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Before you go to Cenote Agua Dulce: hours, prices and tips
- Hours
- Daily 8:00–16:30 (2025 listing; may be out of date). Showcaves.com · checked Oct 2026
- Entry
- About 220 pesos per adult (2025); Yucatán Today gave 200 pesos per cenote in 2024. Confirm with the operator (985 856 2200). Showcaves.com · checked Oct 2026
Hours and prices change, especially around holidays. Each fact links to where we checked it.
Visiting Cenote Agua Dulce: what to see and do
Go down the spiral staircase into the stalactite-filled cavern.
Swim or paddle a kayak in the turquoise water.
Combine it with Cenote Palomitas, about 350 m away.
Add Ek Balam, about 20 km from Yalcobá, for a full day.
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Day trips and guided outings from Valladolid often include Cenote Agua Dulce; with a local guide you can get there without a car.
Rental cars
Pick up a car at TQO (Tulum): about 2 h by road to Valladolid, then 21 km more to Cenote Agua Dulce, on your own schedule.
Flights
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tulum (TQO), about 2 h by road from Valladolid, the base for Cenote Agua Dulce.
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When to go to Cenote Agua Dulce warm
Cenote Agua Dulce shares the climate of Valladolid, 21 km away. The best months to visit are January, February, November, and December.
Underground water keeps much the same temperature all year, so Cenote Agua Dulce is good in any month and coolest to visit in the hottest ones (April, May, and August).
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Near Cenote Agua Dulce
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Lists with Cenote Agua Dulce
Cenotes in Yucatán · 28 Cenotes near Valladolid · 19 Cenotes near Tizimín · 16Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.