Cenote Jardin del Eden, like many other cenotes in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is surrounded by a lush jungle. This is a natural formation that consists of a large, natural freshwater pool as the main attraction. Aside from being surrounded by a lush jungle, there are also plenty of massive rock formations that are covered in moss.
The crystal clear, almost translucent, water in this cenote is one of the reasons why tourists flock here. But the visitor number ranges from medium to high, depending on the time of year you visit. The specific aquatic life that inhabits these waters is also part of the draw for the visitors to the Cenote Jardin del Eden.
The water is cool but not too cold. Hence, you can drop by this cenote to cool off after a day of touring. Among the favorite activities for those who come here are to swim, dive, and snorkel. But for those with an adventurous spirit, the real draw would be the opportunity to jump off a cliff into the water. The fact that the cenote is also quite large means that it never feels crowded even when there are lots of tourists.
There are two points of access to the water. The first one is through a set of wooden stairs that you must take to get to the water. The other one, as mentioned above, is through jumping off a cliff. You will also have the chance to encounter several small fishes in the water. If you snorkel, you can also find more of them hiding in the rock formations that sit at the bottom of the cenote floor.
If you get the opportunity to visit Cenote Jardin Del Eden, you will understand why it is called the “Garden of Eden”. There are so many green around you and even within the cenote itself as the rocks are covered in green moss.