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Cenote · Cobá, Quintana Roo
Cenotes Choo-Ha, Tamcach-Ha y Multun-Ha
Three cave cenotes south of the village of Cobá, run by the local community, with wooden stairs down to the fresh water beneath stalactites.
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 Cenotes Choo-Ha, Tamcach-Ha y Multun-Ha
South of the village of Cobá, a few kilometers apart, are three underground cenotes managed by the local community: Choo-Ha, Tamcach-Ha and Multun-Ha. Each is a limestone cave with a freshwater pool at the bottom, lit by a small opening in the roof or by artificial lights.
Choo-Ha is the shallowest, with stalactites hanging almost down to the water. Tamcach-Ha is tall and deep, with platforms from which people can jump into the water. Multun-Ha is an enclosed cave, with a long stairway down to a very clear lake.
Visits are via wooden stairs and stone steps, and you pay an entrance fee for each cenote or a combined ticket. Because they are off the main route, they usually have fewer visitors than the coastal cenotes.
Before descending, you must take a shower, and regular sunscreen and insect repellent are not allowed.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 2 to 3 hours for all three.
Best time
In the afternoon, after visiting the archaeological zone. The cenotes close at dusk; confirm the hours.
How to get there
They are about 6 km south of the village of Cobá, along a signposted paved road. You can reach them by car, bicycle or taxi.
Tip
Bring a towel and rubber-soled shoes for the wet stairs. The water is cold.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cenotes Choo-Ha, Tamcach-Ha y Multun-Ha
Which cenotes to visit in Cobá?
Choo-Ha, Tamcach-Ha and Multun-Ha, freshwater cave cenotes south of the village.
Are the Cobá cenotes far from the ruins?
They are about 6 km south of the village.
Can you jump into the water at the Cobá cenotes?
At Tamcach-Ha there are platforms for jumping; at the others you descend by stairway.