Nearby limestone can make the waters of cenotes' look especially blue. There are dozens of reasons to visit Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, from its white-sand beaches to its world-class resorts and ...

Once a sleepy seaside settlement on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Tulum rose to global fame as a barefoot-luxury mecca—equal ...

Part of a trio of cenotes near the ancient Mayan archaeological site of Cobá, Choo-Ha’s inviting crystal clear waters draw families in particular because of its swimmable, shallow waters. Surrounded ...

For a cenote excursion with fewer crowds, consider Zacil-Ha. Located on the outskirts of Tulum, this small, open-air pool is a favorite for families seeking to snorkel, swim and jump off of its ...

PLANNING TO VISIT CASA CENOTE IN TULUM? Smart choice! Since moving to Mexico in 2018, I have been to A LOT of cenotes, and Casa Cenote is a visitor favorite for many reasons. It’s also pretty famous ...

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The Maya called them dzonots (sacred wells). The Spanish — mangling the Mayan name — called them cenotes. We call them unsurpassable swimming holes. The Yucatán peninsula, where most of Mexico's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joni Sweet is a journalist who covers travel, wellness, and adventure. Tulum is one of those magical spots that you can’t visit ...

The idyllic Mexican town has long lived in our collective cultural imagination: for its stunning white beaches, yoga retreats, and some of the best preserved archaeological sites in the world. It’s ...

The secret’s long been out about Tulum. As the laidback, bohemian alternative to Cancun and its megaresorts, the siren’s call in Tulum is its lush, tropical setting that feels as though you’re in a ...