点评:On our way to Chichén Itzá, we planned to visit a cenote and initially stopped by Ik Kil since it’s the most well-known and closest to the ruins. However, to our surprise, they didn’t let us in just to take a look or photos, which was disappointing. That made the decision easier—we headed to Cenote Oxman, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice.
Oxman is a beautiful open cenote with clear blue water, surrounded by dramatic roots hanging down into the sinkhole. There’s a swinging rope you can use to launch yourself into the middle of the cenote (so much fun!), a jumping platform, and stairs for easy entry if you prefer a more relaxed way in. Life jackets are mandatory, which makes it accessible even for non-swimmers.
The entry system is well thought out. You can choose between:
• 200 pesos for general entry
• 400 pesos which includes 300 pesos credit for food and drink at the on-site restaurant
We went with two 400-peso tickets and two general tickets for a group of four, which gave us 600 pesos in food credit—more than enough for a solid lunch. We paid the small difference by card.
A few tips:
• Bring towels—they don’t provide any.
• Water shoes are a great idea, not just for Oxman but for any other cenotes or water activities in the Yucatán.
• Be prepared to walk down several floors of stairs to reach the cenote.
It’s located closer to Valladolid, so it’s a bit of a drive from Tulum, but absolutely worth it. The water was refreshing and surprisingly warm, even in April.
If you’re visiting Chichén Itzá and trying to choose between Ik Kil and Oxman, we’d highly recommend Oxman. It’s less crowded, more relaxed, and just a more enjoyable overall experience.
翻译:在前往奇琴伊察的路上,我们计划参观一个天然井,最初在伊克基尔(Ik Kil)稍作停留,因为它是最著名、距离遗址最近的天然井。然而,令我们惊讶的是,他们竟然不让我们进去看看或拍照,这让我们很失望。这让我们更容易做出决定——我们去了奥克斯曼(Oxman)天然井,结果证明这是一个绝佳的选择。
奥克斯曼是一个美丽的开放式天然井,水质清澈湛蓝,周围环绕着垂入天坑的奇形怪状的树根。那里有一根荡绳,你可以用它跳到天然井中央(太好玩了!),还有一个跳台和楼梯,如果你想更轻松地进入,那里也方便。必须穿着救生衣,即使不会游泳的人也可以进入。
入口系统设计得非常周到。您可以选择:
• 200 比索(普通门票)
• 400 比索(包含 300 比索的餐饮代金券,可在现场餐厅享用)
我们买了两张 400 比索的门票和两张四人团体票,总共 600 比索的餐饮代金券——足够我们吃一顿丰盛的午餐。我们用银行卡支付了这笔小差额。
一些小贴士:
• 带上毛巾——他们不提供毛巾。
• 穿水鞋是个好主意,不仅对于奥克斯曼天然井 (Oxman) 来说如此,对于尤卡坦州的其他天然井 (Cenotes) 或水上活动来说也是如此。
• 准备好走下几层楼梯才能到达天然井。
它离巴利亚多利德 (Valladolid) 更近,所以从图卢姆开车过来有点远,但绝对值得。即使在四月,这里的水也令人耳目一新,而且温暖得令人惊喜。
如果你正在奇琴伊察游览,正在伊克基尔和奥克斯曼之间犹豫不决,我们强烈推荐奥克斯曼。那里人少、更放松,而且整体体验更愉快。