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Kaan Luum Lagoon and Cenotes
Transportation
Included
Duration
10 hours
Food
Included
Frequency
Tuesdays and Sundays
Tour summary
Kaan Luum Lagoon and Cenotes is a 10 hours tour in the Adventure category.
Prices: Child (3–11 years): $1,210 MXN; Infant (0–2 years): free; Adult (12+ years): $1,560 MXN.
Included: Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, Certified guide, Visit to Kaan Luum lagoon (1 hour 15 minutes), Visit to Cenote Mariposa and Cenote Chen-Ha, Life jackets at the cenotes, Melipona bee honey and cacao demonstration, Mayan ceremony with a shaman, Lunch (drinks not included), One bottle of water during the tour.
Not included: Eco tax and fees: USD 25 per adult and USD 10 per child aged 3 to 11, payable in cash on the day of the tour, Drinks with lunch, Tips, Souvenirs, Any service not mentioned.
Meeting point: Hotel pickup in the Cancún area or the Riviera Maya. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.
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About this tour
Kaan Luum lagoon is one of the few things in the Riviera Maya that still feels hidden. It sits in the jungle south of Tulum, ringed by mangroves, and has an unusual shape: a band of very shallow turquoise water around a deep, dark blue cenote. From above it looks like an eye. You spend an hour and a quarter here.
The rest of the day is two cenotes of opposite character: Mariposa, semi-open and full of light, and Chen-Ha, a cavern where you can see the stalactites from the water. Life jackets are included.
In between there is a cultural part that is more than decoration: a demonstration of Melipona bee honey — a stingless Mayan bee — and of the cacao bean, plus a Mayan ceremony with a shaman.
Before you book
- It is a full day: around 10 hours including transfers.
- There is an eco tax that is not included: USD 25 per adult and USD 10 per child aged 3 to 11, in cash on the day of the tour.
- Lunch is included; drinks are not.
- Sunscreen must be biodegradable: it is compulsory at the cenotes.
What's included?
- Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Certified guide
- Visit to Kaan Luum lagoon (1 hour 15 minutes)
- Visit to Cenote Mariposa and Cenote Chen-Ha
- Life jackets at the cenotes
- Melipona bee honey and cacao demonstration
- Mayan ceremony with a shaman
- Lunch (drinks not included)
- One bottle of water during the tour
Not included
- Eco tax and fees: USD 25 per adult and USD 10 per child aged 3 to 11, payable in cash on the day of the tour
- Drinks with lunch
- Tips
- Souvenirs
- Any service not mentioned
Schedule
Operating days
Sunday, Tuesday
Hotel pickup
Includes pickup at your hotel and drop-off afterwards.
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Swimsuit and towel
- Biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent
- Sunglasses or a cap
- Cash for the eco tax, drinks, souvenirs and tips
Itinerary
We pick you up in the Cancún area or the Riviera Maya. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.
An hour and a quarter at the hidden lagoon south of Tulum: a ring of shallow turquoise water around a deep cenote.
A swim in a semi-open cenote and then in a cavern one, with stalactites in view. Life jackets included.
Melipona honey and cacao demonstration, a Mayan ceremony with a shaman, and lunch included.
Highlights
- The hidden Kaan Luum lagoon, 1 h 15 min
- Two cenotes: one semi-open, one a cavern
- A Mayan ceremony with a shaman
- Melipona bee honey and cacao
Pricing
| Type | Age | MXN | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child | 3–11 | $1,210 | $69 |
| Infant | 0–2 | Free | — |
| Adult | +12 | $1,560 | $89 |
* Prices per person. Subject to availability.
FAQ
Which days does this tour run?
Tuesdays and Sundays, with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. The booking calendar only lets you pick those days.
How long does it last?
About 10 hours, including hotel pickup and drop-off. It is a full day.
How much is the eco tax and who pays it?
USD 25 per adult and USD 10 per child aged 3 to 11. It is not included in the tour price and is paid in cash on the day of the tour. Infants aged 0 to 2 do not pay.
What makes Kaan Luum lagoon special?
It is a mangrove-ringed lagoon with a band of very shallow turquoise water around a deep, dark blue cenote. That contrast is what makes it so photogenic. The tour spends 1 hour and 15 minutes there.
Which cenotes do you visit?
Two: Mariposa, semi-open and full of natural light, and Chen-Ha, a cavern where you can see the stalactite formations. Life jackets are included at both.
What is the Mayan ceremony?
A traditional ceremony led by a shaman, included in the tour. It comes with the demonstration of Melipona bee honey and the cacao bean, two staples of Mayan culture.
Is food included?
Yes, lunch is included. Drinks are not and are paid separately. A bottle of water is also provided during the tour.
Where is the pickup?
From the Cancún area and the Riviera Maya. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes and shoes, a swimsuit and towel, biodegradable sunscreen and insect repellent, sunglasses or a cap, and cash for the eco tax, drinks, souvenirs and tips.
Why does sunscreen have to be biodegradable?
The cenotes and the lagoon are fresh water connected to an underground system: regular sunscreens pollute it, which is why biodegradable sunscreen is required to enter the water.
How much do children pay?
Children aged 3 to 11 pay the child rate for the tour and a USD 10 eco tax. Infants aged 0 to 2 pay neither.
How long is the Kaan Luum Lagoon and Cenotes tour?
The Kaan Luum Lagoon and Cenotes tour lasts about 10 hours.
How much does Kaan Luum Lagoon and Cenotes cost?
Prices: Child (3–11 years): $1,210 MXN; Infant (0–2 years): free; Adult (12+ years): $1,560 MXN.
What does Kaan Luum Lagoon and Cenotes include?
Included: Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, Certified guide, Visit to Kaan Luum lagoon (1 hour 15 minutes), Visit to Cenote Mariposa and Cenote Chen-Ha, Life jackets at the cenotes, Melipona bee honey and cacao demonstration, Mayan ceremony with a shaman, Lunch (drinks not included), One bottle of water during the tour.
What is not included in Kaan Luum Lagoon and Cenotes?
Not included: Eco tax and fees: USD 25 per adult and USD 10 per child aged 3 to 11, payable in cash on the day of the tour, Drinks with lunch, Tips, Souvenirs, Any service not mentioned.
Where is the meeting point?
Hotel pickup in the Cancún area or the Riviera Maya. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup in the Cancún area or the Riviera Maya. The exact point and time are confirmed when you book.
The eco tax is not included: USD 25 per adult and USD 10 per child aged 3 to 11, in cash on the day of the tour. Lunch is included but drinks are not. At the cenotes and the lagoon, sunscreen must be biodegradable. It is a full day of about 10 hours.
Cancellation policy
General conditions for changes, weather and refunds: Policies
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