Getting to Dos Ojos

jraut · 06-29-2012

8 days til our first trip to Playa! I've spent way too much time over the last few months lurking and pouring through all the info here, this forum rocks!!

We're planning to go to Dos Ojos Cenote from Akumal by taxi, and had a few questions I couldn't answer with searches:

1. I've read that the cenote is pretty far off the 307. Is it walkable from where you pay the entrance fee?
2. We'll be going mid-week, are there enough visitors that we'll be able to get a taxi back to Akumal when we're done?

Michael · 06-29-2012

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Originally Posted by jraut

8 days til our first trip to Playa! I've spent way too much time over the last few months lurking and pouring through all the info here, this forum rocks!!

We're planning to go to Dos Ojos Cenote from Akumal by taxi, and had a few questions I couldn't answer with searches:

The easiest thing to do is, to go down to Akumal Dive Shop and book a tour with them. They'll get you there and back and provide a guide. If you need any equipment, that can also be provided by Akumal Dive Shop.

juanrojo · 06-30-2012

Micheal's suggestion is a good one . You would also have use of the gear while in Akumal and/or Yal Ku if you did not have your own . The cenote is 2 or 3 km from the office near the highway . There would be no taxis at the office/gate except by chance . It is very easy by collectivo either way . Some of the guides have transport of their own and charge a fee for this . The only cost I know is for an unguided snorkle with own transport and gear @ 100 pesos per person . Please be happy always

ninjacita · 06-30-2012

Yeah... not really walking distance, especially in the heat of the day. You could also negotiate a flat rate with a taxi to take you, wait for you, and take you back.

jraut · 07-02-2012

If we ask the taxi to wait, is an hour about enough time to check out Dos Ojos? My wife likes warm water, so she'll probably be a popsicle in about 30 minutes

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I emailed ADS to see if they've got an unguided package.

Ranger · 07-02-2012

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Originally Posted by jraut

If we ask the taxi to wait, is an hour about enough time to check out Dos Ojos? My wife likes warm water, so she'll probably be a popsicle in about 30 minutes

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I emailed ADS to see if they've got an unguided package.

The water in cenotes is very refreshing.

buceo · 07-02-2012

My recollection from a few years ago when I went with our dive shop is no way you'd walk it. Also it was very rough, we were in a pick up. A taxi (car) may not be interested, but then the road condition probably changes season to season, year to year. Otherwise, my experience taxis are glad to wait 2hrs if I cab from Cancun or Playa to Puerto Morelos & the botanical garden there.

mstevens · 07-02-2012

Much depends on what you plan to do.

The only thing I've done at Dos Ojos is scuba dive. You are required to have a certified guide for this even if you stay on the line. I have no idea about splashing about in the open area of the cenote, but would not be surprised if you can just jump in.

It's way too far, for me, to hike from the highway.

I'm sure you could phone a taxi from the office, though that could entail quite a wait.

Me, myself personally, if I were me, I'd either take a rental car or book a tour with someone who gets me there and back.

ninjacita · 07-02-2012

So I was just thinking back on various cenote trips when the family was visiting - and not to mess with your plans, but I'd consider going to Gran Cenote instead. I've taken family along to snorkel while I'm diving at Dos Ojos, and it's not nearly as nicely set up for snorkelers. I've dove it a zillion times, and I'm not sure I could point you to where the various snorkeling entry points are. (Of course if you're guided, they'll know).

But really, Gran Cenote isn't a lot further (it's just inland a bit from Tulum on the Coba highway), there's no walk in, and it's really really beautiful - not just the caverns, but the layout - I take visitors there all the time, pack a lunch and hang out for a couple of hours. There's a beautiful little overhang and grotto area that's straight out of a movie set. For snorkeling only, it's definitely my first choice.

Wherever you're going, take bug spray.

WaterRat · 07-02-2012

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Originally Posted by ninjacita

Wherever you're going, take bug spray.

Please, please, please make sure that it's biodegradeable.

It may take a little effort to find it, and cost a bit more.

ninjacita · 07-02-2012

YESSSS... and after you get out of the water.

06-29-2012	#1 (permalink)
jraut sandflea Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	Getting to Dos Ojos 8 days til our first trip to Playa! I've spent way too much time over the last few months lurking and pouring through all the info here, this forum rocks!! We're planning to go to Dos Ojos Cenote from Akumal by taxi, and had a few questions I couldn't answer with searches: 1. I've read that the cenote is pretty far off the 307. Is it walkable from where you pay the entrance fee? 2. We'll be going mid-week, are there enough visitors that we'll be able to get a taxi back to Akumal when we're done?

06-30-2012	#3 (permalink)
juanrojo ruined Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 85	Micheal's suggestion is a good one . You would also have use of the gear while in Akumal and/or Yal Ku if you did not have your own . The cenote is 2 or 3 km from the office near the highway . There would be no taxis at the office/gate except by chance . It is very easy by collectivo either way . Some of the guides have transport of their own and charge a fee for this . The only cost I know is for an unguided snorkle with own transport and gear @ 100 pesos per person . Please be happy always

06-30-2012	#4 (permalink)
ninjacita way into it Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 176	Yeah... not really walking distance, especially in the heat of the day. You could also negotiate a flat rate with a taxi to take you, wait for you, and take you back.

07-02-2012	#5 (permalink)
jraut sandflea Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	If we ask the taxi to wait, is an hour about enough time to check out Dos Ojos? My wife likes warm water, so she'll probably be a popsicle in about 30 minutes . I emailed ADS to see if they've got an unguided package.

07-02-2012	#7 (permalink)
buceo toe in water Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 49	My recollection from a few years ago when I went with our dive shop is no way you'd walk it. Also it was very rough, we were in a pick up. A taxi (car) may not be interested, but then the road condition probably changes season to season, year to year. Otherwise, my experience taxis are glad to wait 2hrs if I cab from Cancun or Playa to Puerto Morelos & the botanical garden there.

07-02-2012	#8 (permalink)
mstevens way into it Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 113	Much depends on what you plan to do. The only thing I've done at Dos Ojos is scuba dive. You are required to have a certified guide for this even if you stay on the line. I have no idea about splashing about in the open area of the cenote, but would not be surprised if you can just jump in. It's way too far, for me, to hike from the highway. I'm sure you could phone a taxi from the office, though that could entail quite a wait. Me, myself personally, if I were me, I'd either take a rental car or book a tour with someone who gets me there and back.

07-02-2012	#9 (permalink)
ninjacita way into it Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 176	So I was just thinking back on various cenote trips when the family was visiting - and not to mess with your plans, but I'd consider going to Gran Cenote instead. I've taken family along to snorkel while I'm diving at Dos Ojos, and it's not nearly as nicely set up for snorkelers. I've dove it a zillion times, and I'm not sure I could point you to where the various snorkeling entry points are. (Of course if you're guided, they'll know). But really, Gran Cenote isn't a lot further (it's just inland a bit from Tulum on the Coba highway), there's no walk in, and it's really really beautiful - not just the caverns, but the layout - I take visitors there all the time, pack a lunch and hang out for a couple of hours. There's a beautiful little overhang and grotto area that's straight out of a movie set. For snorkeling only, it's definitely my first choice. Wherever you're going, take bug spray.

07-02-2012	#11 (permalink)
ninjacita way into it Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 176	YESSSS... and after you get out of the water.

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