Cenote Aktun Ha

Cenote Carwash is a large open air cenote with a fascinating underwater world of rock formations, wildlife and vegetation and is even home to a resident crocodile! The crystal clear waters of Cenote Carwash mean it is popular for swimming and snorkeling and its deep cave attracts divers keen to explore life below the surface of the cenote.

Cenote Carwash is a large, almost pond like, open air cenote, located on the road between Tulum and Coba.

Officially named Cenote Aktun Ha, the nickname Cenote Carwash arose from its unusual past! The cenote has a large open air pool which is just feet from main Tulum to Coba road – the cenote was reportedly used by passing drivers as a convenient car wash station and became known as Cenote Carwash.

Useful tip

Cenote Carwash is often less crowded that some of the bigger cenote complexes. At times we were the only swimmers in the cenote which is a lovely experience. Also Gran Cenote is very close by so is often people convine the visits.

Entrance is only $50 pesos and $200 pesos for divers.