A cenote swim is the perfect way to beat the Yucatan heat, and Hubiku Cenote’s scale makes it ideal: it’s around 165 feet (50 meters) in diameter and fully equipped with a swimming platform and steps for a comfortable descent. The surrounding complex also includes a gift shop, a Maya village attraction, the Don Tadeo Tequila Museum, and a restaurant serving a regional buffet, making it a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.
Admission packages can include bundles with optional restaurant meals. The cenote is a popular stop on day trips from Cancun and the Riviera Maya: many tours combine visits to the Chichén Itzá UNESCO World Heritage Site with a quick stop at Valladolid and a swim at Hubiku or other cenotes in the area.
Avoid applying sunscreen (or other lotions) before swimming in any cenote. Chemicals in sunscreen can affect these fragile ecosystems.
The cenote is accessed by 115 wooden steps, making it unsuitable for people who have mobility issues.
Storage lockers are available at the cenote.
Hubiku Cenote sits about 11 miles (17 kilometers) north of Valladolid, about a 2.5-hour drive west of Cancún. It’s challenging to reach by public transport, so your best option is to drive, take a taxi, or join an organized tour.
Hubiku Cenote is just a 30-minute drive from the pretty colonial-era town of Valladolid.
Hubiku Cenote is open daily from morning to late afternoon. Tour groups tend to start the day at Chichén Itzá, so a morning visit is the best way to beat the crowds.
A photo favorite for its candy-colored colonial architecture, Valladolid has plenty to offer travelers. Highlights include the 16th-century Cathedral of San Servacio (Iglesia de San Servacio) with its dramatic bell towers, the heavily fortified San Bernardino de Siena Convent, the Casa de los Venados folk art museum, and restaurants serving authentic Yucatecan cuisine.