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Cenote Zacil-Ha: Fun and Family
Cenote Zacil-Ha is the friendly one: a charming open-air cenote off the Tulum-Coba road with turquoise water, wooden sun decks, and a small zipline that flings you over the pool. Relatively shallow and almost pool-shaped, it is the easiest cenote around for families, casual swimmers, and anyone who wants a relaxed few hours rather than an expedition.
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What to Expect
Zacil-Ha feels like nature’s swimming pool. The water is bright turquoise and mostly shallow with easy ladder access, wooden decks surround the edge for sunbathing and towels, and the star attraction is the mini zipline, a few pesos per ride and endlessly repeatable. There is space to relax, food and drinks available on site, and a laid-back local atmosphere that stays gentler than the famous names up the road. Divers should note the small cave section connecting toward neighboring systems, but the surface experience is what Zacil-Ha does best: easy, sunny, and fun.
Best For
Families and easygoing swimmers: shallow, pool-like water, easy access, and the mini zipline the kids will not stop riding.
Facilities
Wooden sun decks, bathrooms, food and drinks on site, the zipline, and free parking, comfortable without losing the cenote charm.
Location and Getting There
Zacil-Ha lies about 8 km (5 miles) from Tulum on Highway 109 toward Coba, past Gran Cenote.
By car or taxi: a short, signposted drive with free parking. Arrange your return ride, as passing taxis are not guaranteed.
By scooter or bike: 10 to 15 minutes by scooter or a straightforward 25 to 30 minute cycle from town along the Coba road.
By colectivo: the Coba-bound vans can drop you near the entrance with a short walk.
Use It as the Relaxing Second Stop
After a busy swim at Gran Cenote, Zacil-Ha's calm shallow water and decks make the perfect wind-down before heading back to town.
Prices and Practical Info
Entry runs around 300 pesos per person, and the zipline costs just a few pesos per ride, both cash only with no ATM on site. It opens daily from roughly 9 AM to 5 PM. The usual cenote rules apply on sunscreen and rinsing, and because Zacil-Ha sits near Gran Cenote and other Coba-road swims, it slots perfectly into a multi-cenote morning.
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Cenote Zacil-Ha off the Tulum-Coba road: turquoise water, wooden decks, and a mini zipline, one of the most fun, family-friendly cenotes near Tulum.