Tinúm

Ik Kil

Open · Family · High crowding

Concept image of this cenote type. Not a real photograph.
Concept image of this cenote type. Not a real photograph
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An open cenote with vertical walls and hanging vegetation a few minutes from Chichén Itzá. The park has lifeguards, lockers, parking and an optional buffet.

Its operators translate its Maya name as “the place of the winds.”

Also known as Parque Ecoarqueológico Ik Kil

Reported price
$240 MXN
Reported hours
Daily 9:00–17:00
Type
Open
Access
To be confirmed
Experience
Family
Reported crowding
High
To be confirmed

Life jackets are mandatory. Visitor numbers are high because of the proximity to Chichén Itzá, so arriving early is advisable.

Protect this cenote

A cenote is part of the Yucatán aquifer. Wear a life jacket where required, avoid polluting products and follow local guidance.

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Facilities reported on site

  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant
  • Life jacket
  • Suitable for families

Conservation and safety

  • Follow staff instructions and respect restricted areas.
  • Avoid touching rock formations or feeding or disturbing wildlife.
  • Take your litter with you and keep pollutants out of the water.
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Location

Where is it?

Ik Kil is in the municipality of Tinúm. Use the map to understand the area and open directions to navigate.

Lat
20.66101
Lng
-88.55044
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Biodiversity recorded near this cenote

Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.

714
Observations
298
Documented taxa
425
Research Grade observations
Observations by group
  • Insects · 126
  • Plants · 87
  • Birds · 36
  • Arachnids · 16
  • Reptiles · 10
  • Fungi · 6

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.

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Selected observations

Community data obtained from iNaturalist. Identifications may change with new community contributions. Sensitive locations are shown approximately.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Before visiting

Life jackets are mandatory. Visitor numbers are high because of the proximity to Chichén Itzá, so arriving early is advisable.

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