In short
- Drive or ride a scooter in 10 to 15 minutes.
- Take a local colectivo for 30 to 50 MXN.
- Hire a taxi for 100 to 150 MXN each way.
In this article
Getting to the site is easy if you base yourself in Valladolid. Highway 180 connects the town directly to the cave entrance.
How to drive to Cenote Suytun
You can drive east from Valladolid on Highway 180 in 10 to 15 minutes.
Head toward Ticuch on Carretera Libre Valladolid-Cancun. The turnoff will be on your left. Parking at the site is free. Renting a scooter in Valladolid is a cheap alternative to renting a car.
How to take a colectivo from Valladolid
Shared vans called colectivos take 15 to 20 minutes and cost 30 to 50 MXN.
Find a colectivo heading toward Ticuch from the center of Valladolid. Tell the driver you want to go to Cenote Suytun. They will drop you off right at the entrance off the highway.
How much is a taxi to Cenote Suytun?
A local taxi from the Valladolid town center costs 100 to 150 MXN each way.
The ride takes 10 to 15 minutes. Empty taxis rarely wait at the cenote entrance. You must arrange for your driver to return and pick you up at a specific time.
How far is Cenote Suytun from Chichen Itza?
The cenote is a roughly 40 to 45-minute drive from the Chichen Itza ruins.
If you are coming from Cancun or Playa del Carmen, the drive takes 2 to 2.5 hours. Many visitors book combo tours to visit both the ruins and the cenote in one day.
What do you need to pay for transport and entry?
You need physical cash in Mexican Pesos for transport and your entrance ticket.
Tickets cost about 250 MXN for adults and 200 MXN for children. The ticket booth typically does not accept credit cards. Your ticket includes access to Cenote Kaapeh and a mandatory life jacket.
When should I leave Valladolid?
Leave early to arrive at 9:00 AM or plan for the midday light beam.
The famous light beam is most visible between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Summer months from June to August show the strongest beam. Expect larger crowds if you arrive during this window.
Questions travellers ask
Is there free parking at Cenote Suytun?
Yes, parking is free for visitors who drive a rental car or ride a scooter to the cenote.
Do I need to book Cenote Suytun in advance?
You do not need to book in advance if you travel independently. You must pay your entry fee in cash at the gate.
What time does Cenote Suytun open?
The cenote opens daily at 9:00 AM. The final permitted entry is at 4:00 PM before it closes at 5:00 PM.
