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Cenote · Pisté, Yucatán
Cenote Ik Kil
Open, round cenote about 3 km from Chichén Itzá, with walls of about 26 meters covered in vines and roots that reach down to the water.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Cenote Ik Kil
The Ik Kil cenote is about 3 km from Chichén Itzá, on the road to Valladolid, inside a park with a restaurant and gardens. It is an open and nearly perfectly round sinkhole, with rock walls of about 26 meters down to the water and roughly 60 meters in diameter.
From the rim long vines and roots descend to the surface, and small waterfalls trickle down the rocks in the rainy season. A staircase carved into the rock leads down to the bathing platform, from which you can swim in the fresh, dark, deep water with small black fish.
Because of its proximity to the ruins, it is the most common stop for tours from Cancún and Mérida, and it usually gets crowded at midday. Life jackets are mandatory.
Before entering the water a shower is requested, and regular sunscreen and insect repellent are not allowed.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 hour to 1 hour and a half.
Best time
Right at opening or in the late afternoon, when the tours have already left. Confirm the schedules before you go.
How to get there
It is about 3 km from Chichén Itzá and Pisté, on the road to Valladolid. You go by car or taxi; many tours include the stop.
Tip
Bring a towel and swimwear. Combine it with Chichén Itzá on the same day, leaving the cenote for after the ruins.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cenote Ik Kil
Is the Ik Kil cenote near Chichén Itzá?
Yes, about 3 km away, on the road to Valladolid.
Is Ik Kil deep?
Yes. The water is deep and life jackets are mandatory.
When is Ik Kil less crowded?
At opening and in the late afternoon, outside the tour hours.