Cenote Calavera (Temple of Doom)
Cenote Calavera
An underground cenote whose three surface openings resemble the eyes and nose of a skull. Jumping straight into the water from the ground opening is the signature experience.
Cenote Calavera, also called the 'Temple of Doom,' sits about 2 km west of Tulum town. Three openings on the surface, one large and two small, form the pattern of a skull's eyes and nose. Visitors can jump from the largest opening into the clear water about 3 meters below, or climb down a wooden ladder. The cenote has a swing, and underwater there are stalactite formations, making it a cave-diving site as well. Sunlight is most beautiful around midday. Tickets must be purchased, and cash-only payment is common. The water is deep, so non-swimmers should wear life jackets.
Opening hours
About 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Gran Cenote
- Tulum Archaeological Site
- Playa Paraíso, Tulum
- Cenote Car Wash (Aktun Ha)
- Tulum Beach & Hotel Zone
- Casa Cenote
- Laguna Kaan Luum
- Cenote Dos Ojos