Citorah says

Two hours in the cenote is enough. You will have swum the three connected pools, jumped from the low rock (skip the high one unless you can honestly say you know what you are doing), and eaten a mango from the fruit stand at the entrance.

From 3 Days in Cancun 2026: A First-Timer Itinerary That Gets You Off the Strip, under “The morning”.

Good to know

Price
Entry to Cenote Azul is around 180 MXN in 2026, cash only, plus 40 MXN for a life jacket if you want one.
When
Cenote Azul opens at 09:00

As the guide had it on 1 Jul 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.

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