Hotels near Cenote Calavera

Close enough to reach by bike, Cenote Calavera - nicknamed the Temple of Doom - is a compact but atmospheric sinkhole named for the skull-like pattern its three openings form in the rock. A wooden ladder and a fun jump-in lead into a domed cavern of deep blue water, where light shafts pierce the gloom and divers descend into the cave system below. Smaller and more offbeat than the big-name cenotes, it rewards those looking for a moodier, more adventurous swim.

Pro Tip: Visit in late morning when sunbeams pour through the openings for the best photos, and take the leap from the main hole - it is deep and safe, and a Tulum rite of passage.