Cenote Camp Adventure

Mérida, Yucatán, México

This was one of the best experiences of my life.

Absolutely incredible!

Gina

Next cenote camp:

NOVEMBER 15-16-17

DECEMBER 31-1-2

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Underwater view of a person swimming in a cave with light streaming through the water, creating a silhouette effect.

A 3 day-two night unforgettable cenote camp

Join us in a unique and a once in a lifetime experience. Yucatán is home to thousands of amazing water holes called cenotes. Get ready to disconnect to reconnect with yourself, water, locals and other like-minded people.

Get ready to swim in beautiful crystal-clear waters, with unique rock formations, perfect visibility and crazy light beams that will take you to a different world. We will sleep under the stars next to the water and we will dive at night. We will enjoy delicious meals with a Mayan family and we will explore local villages. The best of the Yucatan Peninsula in a 3 day adventure!

Highlights

Freediving
Fun diving
Wild camping
Night diving
Homemade lunch with Mayan Family
Visit a traditional hacienda
Underwater Photoshoot
Connect with nature and amazing like-minded people!
Bonfires

Itinerary

DAY 1

After a delicious breakfast in Merida, we will head to our first cenote. The first day is all about enjoying the beauty of these unique places. We will have a great time freediving, fundiving, and taking amazing photos. After the first cenote, we will head to our second cenote of the day for a delicious homemade lunch by a Mayan family. After lunch, it’s time to set up the camp and relax. A beautiful night dive and a dinner around the bonfire will be waiting for us.

DAY 2

Wake up full of energy to enjoy another beautiful day. No better way to wake up than with a jump in the cenote. Enjoy the calm of an early morning and the peace around you. We will spend the morning swimming and diving in the cenote, playing in the amazing rays of light. This is the moment to take incredible photos and videos in the most unique scenery. Once we are all hungry, we will enjoy another delicious lunch at the house of the Mayan family. After this, we will visit a very nice hacienda in the village before getting back to the campsite and rest. Get ready for a special night. More night dives and lots of fun around the bonfire!

DAY 3

Enjoy a delicious breakfast and a slow morning. This day is all about taking it slow and appreciating the surroundings. Take time to process everything you have experienced. You can chill in a hammock, do some yoga, read, journal, go for a swim, or engage in deep conversations. After an amazing morning, we will pack everything up and we will head to our last cenote for some fun: get ready to jump and be a child again! A delicious lunch next to the cenote will be the best way to end our amazing trip before heading back to Mérida.

Inclusions

Sunbeams shining through underwater cave, illuminating dark waters.

It’s all-inclusive!

Once you hop on our van you don’t have to worry about money.

Accommodation

During our trip, we will be sleeping in comfortable tents. You will be sharing the tent with someone else, either in a tent with a double bed or two single beds. We will provide everything you need: a tent, sleeping bag, air mattress, pillow and a head lamp. You don't need to think about anything. We've got you covered!

Two people setting up a tent in a forest clearing surrounded by trees.

Camping scene with tent and clothes drying on a line

Open camping tent set up in a wooded area with pillows inside.

keep in mind

This adventure has been designed to offer you the best camping experience. This trip is made for people who love being in nature and can easily adapt to different environments and situations.

At our campsite, we will have toilets available with buckets of water to flush them. There are no showers, but who needs to shower when you can use the sacred water of the cenote?

We will be disconnected. This means no signal and no electricity. We want you to be present and forget about your phone for 3 days. It’s amazing how good it feels and how deeply you can connect with the people around you. You will have the chance to charge your devices during lunch on the second day. Bring a power bank and extra batteries.

Camping in the wild takes a lot of work and preparation. We kindly ask you to cooperate and be part of the team. You will be setting up your own tent together with your camping partner and we will be cooking breakfast and dinner together. Any help is highly appreciated and it makes the experience so much better when we are working together.

Remember: this is an adventure! We will be dirty, there will be mosquitos and insects but nothing is stopping us from having the best experience ever! Get ready to create life-lasting memories.

What our guests are saying

This was a memorable, authentic and beautiful trip. There were gorgeous freediving excursions, delicious food, novel and rewarding adventures, yet all while relaxing in nature with wonderful company. Everything was well organized without being inflexible and the atmosphere was relaxed, happy and engaging. I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful experience. Don’t miss this opportunity, you won’t regret it!
GIANNA
This is the best way to explore Cenotes! With a group of like minded, adventures people, guided by thoughtful and knowledgeable locals. Alberto and Francesca are amazing guides...and cooks 😋 The trip is very well organized with the right balance of activities and chill time. We had multiple chances to explore Cenotes alone and that was a magnificent experience. Make sure you pack extra batteries for your cameras as there are endless opportunities to take awesome pictures!
BARTEK
I cannot recommend this Cenote Camp enough!!! It truly is a once in a lifetime experience and not to be missed! Everything was amazing! The people and new friends made! The food cooked authentically by the local Mayan community! The stunning locations in the most dramatic and beautiful Cenotes! The care, patience, joy, intelligence and kindness that both Francesca and Alberto bring! I wouldn’t change a thing!!! Sooooo much fun!!! If you are thinking about joining one of their camps, all I can say is… DO IT!!!!
ADELE
I had a really nice time freediving in the remote cenotes with Francesca and Alberto. They are knowledgeable instructors who provide a wonderful diving experience in some magical places. It was so beautiful... We camped in nature, enjoyed wonderful meals, spent time with the local Mayan communities and simply had a good time together. Respect and gratitude :)
ROMAN
The cenote camp was such an incredible experience! My only complaint was that it had to end. It's such a special thing to have the opportunity to camp next to a cenote and share the magic of the place with such incredible people. I'm so grateful to Francesca for putting together this amazing trip, and to everyone who was there for sharing this experience with me. I can't wait to come back and do it again!
DARA
This was one of the best experiences of my life. Absolutely incredible. Very special cenotes. Amazing to camp there and get to jump in anytime!! 13/10 would definitely recommend and do again!!!!
GINA

Calendar

To ensure a better experience to our guests, the Cenote Camp Adventure is available from November to April.

We will only host few cenote camps per year and spots are limited. Make sure your are planning in advance so you don’t miss it!

During these months we will have nice dry sunny days and amazing blue light beams in the cenotes: the best combo for amazing photos. During the night we will enjoy cool temperatures to comfortably sleep in our tents.

The temperature of the cenotes remains constant throughout the year with a temperature around 26-27 °C that allows us to have pleasant diving sessions.

Next cenote camp:

APRIL 18-19-20 2025

SOLD OUT!!

NOVEMBER 15-16-17 2025

DECEMBER 31-1-2 2025

Price

$9,600 MXN

one person

2+ people joining together, price per person

$8,600 MXN

All inclusive!

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Terms & Conditions

A 50% deposit is required to book the experience. Once the deposit has been made, you will be added to the Cenote Camp WhatsApp group.
Full amount needs to be paid at least 3 days before the cenote camp.
Payments methods:
- WISE
- Revolut
- Mexican Bank Transfer
- Cash
- Paypal (extra commissions will be charged)
As we are a small business, we are not able to refund you the deposit once the payment has been made. You can transfer the deposit to somebody else to avoid any loss of money.

Very important note for everyone: the cenote camp is subject to a minimum number of participants. In case we don't reach the minimum number of participants, we will refund you the deposit. We suggest you to wait until the trip is confirmed before booking flights to avoid any loss of money.

FAQs

The experience starts from Mérida, the capital of Yucatán: a beautiful colonial city famous for its picturesque city center, colonial arquitecture and colourful houses. You can reach Mérida with domestic flights or by bus.
As we will be meeting early on day 1 and we will be arriving late afternoon on day 3, we highly suggest you arrive in Mérida the night before the camp and you stay an extra night.
We have partnered with Casa Encuentro Hostel to offer our guests a 20% discount. The hostel is 5 minutes walk from the meeting point. You can book the hostel here.
The experience starts in Mérida, Yucatán. We will meet at 8 AM at Flores Café to enjoy a delicious breakfast together before heading out to our first cenote.
We will be back in Mérida around 5:30 pm on day 3. If you need to travel the same day we suggest not to book your flight or bus before 8:00 pm.
Of course! This is a great experience for solo travellers! You will meet like-minded people and we'll have an amazing time!
This trip is for everyone! Whether you are travelling by yourself, with your partner or with a friend, we guarantee this will be a once in a lifetime experience!
No, we provide all the camping equipment to make sure you have the best experience. You don't need to think about anything!
We will send you a packing list before the camp to make sure you are ready for the adventure!
We will have basic toilets available with buckets of water to flush them. There are no showers, but who needs to shower when you can use the sacred water of the cenote?
Yes! Please bring your own equipment if you have it. We will need mask, snorkel and fins. Wetsuit is recommended but not necessary. The water is around 27° C. We do recommend wearing a wetsuit on longer freediving sessions but for fun dives and pictures a swimsuit is enough if you don't get cold too easily.
We won't have electricity at the camp. You will be able to charge your devices on the second day at the house of the Mayan family. Make sure to bring extra batteries for your cameras and a power bank with you. We will also have a big power bank you can use!
We won't have any signal once we get to the cenotes. The idea of this experience is to leave the phone behind and really disconnect from the world for just a couple of days. It's incredible how good it feels and how stronger our connections are with others when phones are not in the way!
We did have some cenote camps where we combined the camping experience with the wave 1 certification course with an extra fee. If you are interested, please let us know and we will do our best to make it possible.
No problems! Just let us know and we will prepare delicious food for you. Tasty vegan and vegetarian options are available.
We will be camping, so of course this means being in nature and exposed to mosquitos and other insects.
During the winter months the mosquito situation is actually quite good. They do get more intense during sunset but it doesn't last long. Mosquito repellent will be available at the camp.