Research GradeBrown Basilisk
Basiliscus vittatus
Facilities reported on site
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Quintana RooReport a change →
Kax-Ex
A mapped body of water northeast of the municipal centre of Quintana Roo, Yucatán. No reliable evidence of tourism use or current operation was found.
To be confirmed
Do not confuse this place with the tourist cenote Kax Ek in Tinúm/Pisté, which is a different location.
Information for your visit
- Reported price
- No data
- Reported hours
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- Type
- Cavern
- Access
- To be confirmed
- Experience
- Quiet
- Reported crowding
- Medium
iNaturalist · Community science
Biodiversity recorded near this cenote
Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.
- 15
- Observations
- 14
- Documented taxa
- 8
- Research Grade observations
Observations by group
- Plants · 5
- Insects · 4
- Birds · 2
- Reptiles · 2
- Fungi · 1
The number of records also reflects observation effort. These data do not by themselves represent a complete inventory, water quality or the ecological health of the cenote.
How we interpret these data →Selected observations
Research GradeView original observation (opens iNaturalist on an external site)
Research GradePlain Chachalaca
Ortalis vetula
Needs IDHummingbird Nopal
Opuntia karwinskiana
Needs IDLitter Moths
Herminiinae
Community data obtained from iNaturalist. Identifications may change with new community contributions. Sensitive locations are shown approximately.
Last updated: August 3, 2026
Location
Where it is
Kax-Ex is in the municipality of Quintana Roo. Use the map to understand the area and open directions to navigate.
- Lat
- 20.73687
- Lng
- -88.44853
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Status and context
Before visiting
Do not confuse this place with the tourist cenote Kax Ek in Tinúm/Pisté, which is a different location.
Prepare your visit →Did you find incorrect information?
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Report a change →A cenote is part of the Yucatán aquifer. Wear a life jacket where required, avoid polluting products and follow local guidance.
Read the responsible visit guide →