Cenote Car Wash (Aktun Ha)
Aktun Ha
An open-air cenote along the road from Tulum to Cobá, with water lilies floating on the surface and fish and shrimp abundant. It is also a well-known starting point for cave diving.
Aktun Ha, the Maya name for the Car Wash Cenote, got its nickname because taxi drivers once drew water here to wash their cars. It lies about 9 km along the road from Tulum to Cobá. It is a wide open-air pool with water lilies on the surface, and fish and freshwater shrimp below; small crocodiles are occasionally seen. Beneath it connect famous cave-diving routes such as the Casa de las Lágrimas (House of Tears). Visitors are few and the atmosphere is peaceful; swimming and snorkeling are allowed. Entry is inexpensive and facilities are basic. Regular sunscreen is not allowed.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Gran Cenote
- Cenote Calavera (Temple of Doom)
- Tulum Archaeological Site
- Playa Paraíso, Tulum
- Casa Cenote
- Cenote Dos Ojos
- Tulum Beach & Hotel Zone
- Laguna Kaan Luum