The three collapsed sinkholes near the village of Miguel Colorado, Cenote Azul, Cenote de los Patos and Cenote del K41, are the largest and most dramatic in Campeche, with Cenote Azul measuring some 250 m across beneath walls around 80 m high. The community-run ecotourism centre operates a pair of zip-lines strung across the void, kayaks on the green water below and a hanging bridge and boardwalk through the surrounding forest. It is the state's premier adventure stop and is run entirely by the ejido.
The three collapsed sinkholes near the village of Miguel Colorado, Cenote Azul, Cenote de los Patos and Cenote del K41, form Campeche's premier adventure destination and are the largest of their kind in the state, with Cenote Azul alone spanning roughly 250 m across beneath walls that drop some 80 m to the green water below. The ejido-run ecotourism center has built its activities directly around the scale of the void: a pair of zip-lines send visitors flying across the open sinkhole itself, kayaks let visitors paddle the still water at the bottom, and a hanging bridge and boardwalk network wind through the surrounding forest connecting the three cenotes. Because the entire operation is run by the local ejido rather than an outside company, proceeds stay within the community, and staff double as guides explaining the geology and history of the site. A full circuit of all three cenotes and their activities takes three to four hours, making it a half-day trip in itself from Champoton or a longer day trip from Campeche city. Morning is the best time to visit, both because the water is calmest and most vividly green before wind picks up, and because the afternoon heat on the exposed boardwalks and platforms can be intense.
Good to know
- Hours
- Daily approx 8:00AM-5:00PM; the last activity circuit starts around 3:00PM
- Best time
- Morning, before the afternoon heat and while the water is still and green
Location
Ejido Miguel Colorado, Camino Champoton-Miguel Colorado, 24400 Champoton Municipality, Campeche, Mexico
18.7833, -90.5333 View on map
Highlights
- Zip-line across the open void of the 250 m Cenote Azul
- Kayak the still green water at the base of the sinkholes
- Cross the hanging bridge and boardwalk linking all three cenotes
- Support a fully community and ejido-run ecotourism operation
Tips for visiting
- Visit in the morning, before the afternoon heat and while the water is calmest
- A minimum height applies for the zip-line, so check requirements if traveling with children
- Bring a swimsuit and towel, as the circuit includes time in the water
- Book the full activity circuit rather than basic access for the complete zip-line and kayak experience
- Wear sturdy footwear for the forest boardwalk sections
When to visit
Visit in the morning, before the afternoon heat and while the water is still and green.
Accessibility
The zip-lines, kayaking and forest boardwalk all involve stairs, platforms and uneven terrain, making the site largely inaccessible to wheelchair users.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a visit to the Cenotes de Miguel Colorado take?
A full circuit with zip-lines, kayaking and the boardwalk takes three to four hours.
Is it worth it for kids?
Yes, though a minimum height applies for the zip-line, so younger children may be limited to the kayak and boardwalk activities.
Is photography allowed at the cenotes?
Yes, photography is welcomed throughout, including from the zip-line platforms.