Cenote La Noria water fun, courtesy Traveladdicts.net (Lance and Laura)

Ruta de Los Cenotes outside Puerto Morelos offers many exciting cenote adventures for the intrepid adventurer.  One of the “must see” cenotes on this route is Cenote La Noria with its beautiful turquoise-hued water, small zipline, water swing, and 20+ foot high jump off the cenote’s rim.  This cenote is part of Kaa’t-Ha Eco-Park, so if you want to do more than swim, you can access ATV vehicles, four zip-lines, and bicycles for additional fun at the park.  There are tour companies that will make sure you see and do everything there as well as provide transportation to and from your resort or hotel.

If you want to just swim in this partially-closed cenote, no problem.  There are lockers and life vests for you to use, but make sure you pack some snacks because there isn’t much food to be had at this cenote location. While snorkeling isn’t the greatest, there are some small fish present–the bats flying around will certainly provide some additional entertainment.

There are two cenote entrances:  the large hole in the ground which provides a jumping platform from its edge as well as a staircase of sorts leading down to the water, and a second very small opening in the ground with steps and a guide rope leading down to the water.  Claustrophobic individuals will want to skip the narrow opening.  Both entrances are part of the same cenote, and you can swim back and forth with no difficulty (there are no guide ropes in the water, so those who cannot swim well may want to be sure to wear the life vest provided).  As previously mentioned, there are several features for water fun including a water swing, small zip-line, and a climbing rope.

If you book a tour, transportation is typically provided.  If you just want to visit several cenotes, you can always rent a taxi for a specified period of time and do your own personal itinerary.  Checking with Guest Services at your resort may also result in finding guides for the day–locals may suggest great “must see” ideas of their own since they live there!

Here’s a video about La Noria.  It’s in Spanish, but the videographer does a great job of showing off exactly what the cenote has to offer.

What do you think?  Would you visit this cenote?