Mexico Cenote Swim, Kankirixche

Visiting this cenote was a dream. Cenotes are water caves scattered all over the Yucatán. We had the whole place to ourselves and the water was crystal blue. The water was so smooth and clear, it created some sort of magnifying glass and made it look more shallow than it actually was.  It was actually very deep. We climbed up on the viney staircase and jumped into the sapphire water. I liked hanging onto the stalactite when I got tired. Swallows swooped around like racehorses keeping the bugs down. The water was the perfect temperature cool and clean. We had a blast messing around this incredible natural swimming hole.

Tip: Make sure you find a small, less famous cenote to swim in. There are dozens all over the Yucatan. Having this whole place to ourselves made the experience unforgettable.

Visiting Kankirixche with Kids

Tip: It’s a bit of a long dirt road (30 min) to get to this cenote. The remote feeling is worth it though.

Tip: This particular cenote was only a couple of dollars a person and had several platforms you could jump off into the water. This makes it fun for kids and teenagers to challenge themselves.