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Moving to Australia

Information to gather for your 820/801 Australian Partner Visa application online

December 12, 2018

After weeks of digging through old documents and photos to string together a timeline and gather evidence of a de-facto relationship with my partner Callum, I finally sat down to begin the online application process for my 820/801 Australian Partner Visa.. And then immediately had to go dig through more documents and photos (and send several dozen emails to my family asking for scans of my birth certificate). Use this list to help you collect all the necessary information before the fact, and be a little bit more prepared when you do finally hit Create Application.

Read my whole series on applying for the 820/801 Australian Partner Visa for more information about preparing your evidence, lodging your application, and the next steps. If you’re just beginning, start with this post to get an overview (and to read about our story). And, as always, please remember that I am not a migration agent or affiliated with Home Affairs in any way, so all the information provided in these posts and in the comments below is based entirely on my own experience and my own understanding of the application process.

Applicant documents

Much of the application is answering fairly generic questions that you’ll automatically know the answer to, but there were a few questions that required me to go digging through my files or ring up mum:

  • Passport, birth certificate, driver’s license, social security card, and any other relevant national identity documents (colour scan)
  • Personal information for your parents, siblings, and children, including DOB and date of marriage
  • Date you met your partner, date you began dating, date you “committed to each other to the exclusion of all others”, and date you became de-facto/were married (This is not necessarily something you can just dig through your files and “find”, but it’s something you should sit down and think about before you start your application, as you’ll shape your evidence around these important dates later. See the overview post for tips on building a relationship timeline, which should really help with this.)
  • The travel dates of every country you have visited in the last 10 years (go digging through your passport and old travel itineraries, this one is likely to take a while!)
  • Every address you’ve lived at in the last 10 years and every job you’ve held (this is actually for Form 80 and Form 1221 that you will attach to your application).

Sponsor documents

Your partner will complete an application (Sponsorship for a Partner to Migrate to Australia, which you can learn more about in this post) with more of their information after you have submitted your application, so here is what you might want to gather for both parts:

  • Australian passport and any relevant citizenship information
  • Birth certificate, driver’s license, and any other relevant national identity documents (colour scan)
  • Personal information for parents, siblings, and children, including DOB and date of marriage
  • The travel dates of every country they have visited in the last 10 years

Witness documents

You’ll also need to include personal information and contact details for at least 2 supporting witnesses who can attest to your relationship (we had 9 people do this for us), including full name, DOB, occupation, address, mobile, email. These are the witnesses who will complete Form 888 (stat dec) for you, so I found it best to ask for the personal details and give information about the stat dec at the same time.

Here is the email I would send after getting confirmation from the friend/family member that they were keen to be involved:

Thank you so much for agreeing to be part of our partner visa application! First things first, we just need some basic information to include on our application so the government knows who you are: DOB, occupation, address, mobile, email (just send this through now and we will add it).

Then, we need you to complete Form 888, which just asks for some general personal details from you and 3 main questions about how you know us, how often you see us, whether you believe our relationship is legit, etc. There are a few good examples on the internet if you’re feeling stuck on what to write, but you can also ask us for help if you’re unsure on specific dates or other information to include!

After you complete the form, you’ll have to take it (along with your physical passport and a colour scan of your passport photo page to be certified!) and sign it in front of an authorised witness (they have a stat dec service free at most libraries and malls, but here is a complete list of authorised witnesses you can also take it to). Once you’re done, we’ll arrange to get the completed form and the certified copy of your passport and attach it to our application; if at all possible, we’d love for this to be by XXX so we can finally hit submit! I know this is a huge amount of effort, so we really can’t thank you enough for helping!

What’s next?

The next step is to actually begin your application and the sponsorship application online. Read all about creating an IMMI Account, all the questions you’ll be asked, and paying the associated fee:

  • COMPLETING THE 820/801 AUSTRALIAN PARTNER VISA APPLICATION ONLINE
  • SPONSORSHIP FOR A PARTNER TO MIGRATE TO AUSTRALIA: COMPLETING THE SPONSOR SECTION OF THE 820/801
  • UPLOADING EVIDENCE TO OUR 820/801 AUSTRALIAN PARTNER VISA APPLICATION

I hope this information has been helpful and I wish you so much luck on your Australian Partner Visa journey! Feel free to ask any questions below and I will do my very best to answer them.

* I am not a migration agent or affiliated with Home Affairs in any way, so all the information provided in these posts and in the comments below is based entirely on my own experience and my own understanding of the application process.

If you found this post helpful and want to contribute to some of the costs associated with running BrookeAroundTown.com, I would be infinitely grateful!

You can use the PayPal button below to donate whatever you feel this information is worth. If you aren’t able, don’t worry— I will always keep my posts free and accessible for everyone!

UPDATE: A MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who’s commented to let me know that you found these posts helpful— I can’t tell you how much it means to me to read your success stories! I worked incredibly hard to compile all of this information (while getting my PhD & teaching), but it’s genuinely been worth it to make even a small difference for my fellow immigrants.

More importantly, though, THANK YOU to everyone who has shared their own experience or answered questions for other readers in the comments below! We are building a wonderful & supportive community of Partner Visa applicants here, and every comment and question is a resource for others.

If you felt like these posts helped with your application, I’d encourage you to come back after your visa is granted (or even after various milestones) and let us all know what happened— it might mean the world to someone else struggling with this process! Best wishes to you all xx bb

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I've spent the last decade exploring the world— everything from solo trekking in the Andes to overlanding in Zambia, all while completing a PhD in Biomechanics, teaching at a university & securing permanent residency in Australia. In 2020, I finally fulfilled my dream of becoming a full-time nomad! Whether it’s vanlife in Mexico, scuba diving in the Galápagos, ticking off incredible US National Parks, or climbing in the Dolomites, I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

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  • Meghan
    December 7, 2020

    Hi Brooke!

    Your blog has been fantastic and super helpful!
    I will be applying for the visa soon and I was wondering how long did it take for you to complete the initial application – everything before you hit submit and pay for the visa. Not counting the time it takes to gather all information. I mean with filling out the form. Just curious on how the time for that.

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the visa!

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Meghan
      January 18, 2021

      Hi Meghan,

      So glad to hear this blog has been helpful to you! It probably took me around 10 hours to complete the application once I’d gathered all the information– the statements still take quite a long time and there’s some very tedious data entry of travel dates, previous addresses, etc.

      Best of luck!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Form 1221
    November 26, 2020

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  • Haitham
    October 21, 2020

    Hello Brooke,

    Thank you for your blog.
    I am really relying on it for my application.
    I have some questions for form 888 as below:

    1. is it allowable that my dad’s and Mom’s sponsor fill the form?
    2. Brother’s sponsor is a doctor which is under the allowed occupation for a witness, thus, can he witness both of these forms?
    3. Which documents should be certified, and how you can certify a color page passport?
    For example, dad and mom sponsor is an Australian citizen live outside Australia, so how can they certify the passport?

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Haitham
      January 11, 2021

      Hi Haitham,

      1. you can definitely have your parents complete Form 888, as long as they are Australian!
      2. yes, a doctor can witness the forms
      3. you do need to have the passport scans witnessed for the Form 888, but if your parents live outside Australia, there’s no way to have the form witnessed in the first instance so you will likely need to choose someone else to complete on your behalf– friends in Aus, for example.

      Hope that helps!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Patricia
    October 8, 2020

    Sorry, just thought of another question. I would assume this is common, but maybe not. We don’t know anyone who is an Australian resident or citizen to complete a stat dec, as I’ve only just moved to Australia, my partner and I met in America and lived there for the first 2.5 years of our relationship, before moving here to AU. Any advice?

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Patricia
      December 4, 2020

      Hi Patricia,

      Unfortunately, I don’t know what advice to give you in this instance.. neither you or your partner know a single Australian? Through work, family, friends? I haven’t spoken to anyone who didn’t know a single person, so I’m not sure how this is typically handled.

      I’m very late responding to this question (apologies!!), so hopefully that means you’ve found a solution by now– I’d love to hear what you ended up doing, just in case others have this question in future.

      Best of luck!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Meredith
    September 5, 2020

    Hi Brooke! This blog is absolutely incredible. Thank you!! I wanted to ask. I married my British partner, and we are starting the process of gathering info for the Australian spousal visa application from the UK. He is the primary applicant. On my part, do I need to change my last name on all documentation before filling in the forms or would keeping my maiden name on my legal documents (i.e. passport) while applying for this visa be okay? Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Meredith
      September 20, 2020

      Hi Meredith,

      Thank you so much for the lovely comment!

      If you have your married name on some documents and your maiden name on others, it might be helpful to change all to your current legal name– however, there are questions on the application about all previous names you’ve ever been known by, so you could specify both married and maiden here for clarity.

      Hope that helps!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Cara
    July 29, 2020

    Hi Brooke,

    Congratulations on your visa approval!

    I wonder if you have an idea with my situation. I applied for partner visa onshore (820) last year and now we decided to get married here in Australia. Do you think that would affect my visa application? Or do I have to wait for the visa result before we can get married?

    I tried to search online but no help at all.

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Cara
      July 30, 2020

      Hi Cara, thank you so much!

      Getting married doesn’t really have an effect on your visa application (and certainly not a negative one)– BUT it can be a great piece of continuing evidence! Document the wedding planning process (and the actual wedding, if you still haven’t received your visa by then) and upload some of this to your application as evidence of commitment/financial aspects of the relationship/social aspects, etc.

      If your wedding does happen before your visa is granted, you might need to look at submitting a correction to your visa application to specify that your are now “married” and not “de facto”, but I’m not totally sure about this!

      Hope that was slightly helpful!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • dakota
    July 27, 2020

    Hi Brooke,

    I was wondering if my family and friends from the US can fill out a Stat Dec? I know on the form that it says only Australian residents can do it, so how do I include proof from my own family and friends back home?

    Cheers,
    Dakota

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      dakota
      July 27, 2020

      Hi Dakota,

      Your US friends and family can NOT fill in a stat dec, so you won’t be able to use their statements to meet the minimum Form 888 requirement– however, you can still attach informal statements from them as additional evidence. I had my parents just type and sign a letter; I think there’s more info in this post: https://brookebeyond.com/820-801-visa-faq-top-10-most-common-questions-about-the-australian-partner-visa-with-full-answers

      Hope that helps 🙂
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Malgorzata
    April 21, 2020

    Hi Brooke!

    Firstly, what a great and useful blog – well done!

    Just a quick question, how long from lodging the application do we have to submit the evidence? I have gathered most of mine, however wonder whether this is something I could complete over a course of couple of weeks. I’ve been reading a lot of different resources and I’m a bit confused as whether to lodge the application and then start submitting the evidence slowly, or wait until I’ve got everything and submit it on the day.

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Malgorzata
      April 22, 2020

      Hi Małgorzata,

      So glad you found the blog helpful!

      There is no official timeline for submitting evidence, so it’s fine to do it over a few weeks– in all likelihood, it will be over a year before anyone looks at it, but still best to get it done sooner rather than later. You can continue uploading new information while you wait, too.

      Hope that answers your question 🙂
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Kat
    April 2, 2020

    Hello Brooke,
    Your blog has been so so helpful – thank you for that. My partner and I are currently working our way through collecting the necessary evidence, trying to be as organised as possible.
    My partner and I met whilst I was visiting family overseas in June- Aug 2018 and maintained a long distance relationship since I came back home. I ended up going back to see him during December 2018-Jan 2019, and then due to work commitments he was finally able to come to Melbourne in September 2019. He was granted an extension to his holiday tourist visa until September 2020. Whilst he has been in Melbourne we have been living together (September to current) and collected relevant evidence for the application.
    We also registered our relationship in Feb 2020 – I have received mixed messages around whether we can apply for the De-facto partner visa yet since we haven’t been living together for the full 12 months. If we have registered our relationship – do you think it is ok for us to apply for the Visa now?
    Kind Regards,
    Kat

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Kat
      April 4, 2020

      Hi Kat, so glad to hear these posts have been helpful!

      Without knowing all the particulars of your relationship (and also not being a migration agent), it sounds to me like you guys DO meet the requirements and you’d be fine to apply now as long as you can put together a really strong application. The requirement for a partner visa is that you’re in a de facto relationship, and part of the definition of “de facto” is that you’ve lived together for >12 months, BUT this can be waived if you’ve registered your relationship! Direct quote from Home Affairs:

      you and your partner are in a de facto relationship if all these apply:
      you are not married to each other
      you are committed to a shared life to the exclusion of all others
      your relationship is genuine and continuing
      you live together or do not live separately and apart on a permanent basis
      you are not related by family

      Usually your de facto relationship must have existed for at least 12 months immediately before you apply for the visa. Time spent dating or in an online relationship might not count as being in a de facto relationship.
      The 12-month requirement will not apply if you can show us compelling and compassionate circumstances exist to grant the subclass 820 visa.
      The 12-month requirement also will not apply if:
      your partner holds or held a permanent humanitarian visa
      your de facto relationship existed before we granted their visa
      your de facto partner told us about the relationship before we granted their visa
      It also will not apply if you:
      are in a de facto relationship with a partner who is an applicant for a permanent humanitarian visa, or
      you have registered your relationship with an Australian authority such as a registry of births, deaths and marriages

      I have a few friends who have applied in a similar situation, e.g. only living together for a few months, but having registered their relationship. One of these friends even completed her application with a lawyer, so it’s definitely possible to apply without meeting 12mo cohabitation. You need to make sure you have a lot of evidence in other categories and that you have a mountain of evidence about your shared household since he moved in September, but you can certainly do it without waiting a full year.

      I hope that helps! Good luck with everything 🙂
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • angie
    April 1, 2020

    Hi! I was wondering what you did for bullet point 1 vs point 2-

    Point 1: the assessment of the couple’s friends and acquaintances about the nature of the relationship

    Point 2: statutory declarations made by the couple’s parents, family members relatives and other friends

    The first point did you fill our stat decs or just a paragraph written by friends?

    Thank you for writing this blog, SOO helpful!

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      angie
      April 4, 2020

      Hi Angie,

      I’m not totally sure where these points are from, but they sound like they are both referring to Form 888, which is a stat dec completed by Australian friends and family about the nature of the couple’s relationship. You need a minimum of 2, but you can upload more if you want! For non-Australian friends and family, there is no requirement to get a statement, but I chose to include some as signed letters.

      Does that help??
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Tracy
    March 27, 2020

    Hi Brook!
    Your information on Partner Visa is superb and super detailed! I can just use your blog to go through my application step by step! I rarely write comment on blog but you worth my first comment! You are so nice helping to make my application much easier!

    One question I want to ask, may I know if I applied the Bridging Visa B, after I come back to Australia, do I need to apply Bridging visa A again?
    Thank you very much, Brook! You are so heart-warming.

    Best wishes,
    Tracy

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Tracy
      April 4, 2020

      Hi Tracy,

      Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment, I really appreciate hearing that these posts are helpful to people!

      You do not need to reapply for a BVA after returning to Australia with a BVB– your BVB actually stays active until your Partner Visa is granted, it’s only the travel permission that expires.

      The only reason you’d need to apply for another Bridging Visa is if you want to travel again, in which case you will apply for a new BVB with a new travel permission.

      Hope that helps!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Mel
    March 10, 2020

    Hi Brooke, thank you so much for your helpful info! My partner has been granted the temporary part of the partner visa. I’m now in the process of completing stage 2 of the partner visa. How different did you find the process for stage 2 application? Did you provide just as much evidence as stage 1?
    We were granted stage one of the visa only in August 2019, and can now apply for stage 2 as it has been 24 months since we submitted the original application. A lot of the questions ask ‘since the stage one visa has been granted…’ so I’m guessing we only answer in relation to the period August 2019 to now?
    Thanks so much for your help.
    Mel and Fabrizio

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Mel
      April 4, 2020

      Hi Mel and Fabrizio, congratulations on making it to Stage 2!

      You’re ahead of me (waiting on Stage 1 for 15 months now), so I can’t actually offer any advice from personal experience. Best of luck with everything, though!

      -Brooke

      Reply
  • May
    February 10, 2020

    Hi Brooke,

    This was a great read!
    I was wondering if you have come across any websites/blogs that provide such valuable information as yours on the Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300).

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      May
      February 12, 2020

      Hi May,

      I wish I had somewhere to point you, but I haven’t seen anything for the 300 specifically. Hope you’re able to unearth something helpful out there!

      Best of luck with everything 🙂

      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Christine
    January 27, 2020

    Thanks, Brooke. How’s your application going? You already got the result? Best wishes to us! Your blogs helped a lot in getting through each question I had.

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Christine
      January 29, 2020

      Hi Christine,

      It’s been 13 months for me and, based on the 12-month BVB I just had approved, there’s no chance of me getting a visa until 24 months at the earliest. It was pretty sad news, since I really thought we were close, but at least now I have freedom to keep travelling while I wait!

      Best of luck to you and everyone else waiting, too 🙂

      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Christine
    January 27, 2020

    Hi Brooke. It’s Christine. I just wanna ask if is it okay to put my 2 scanned 888 forms altogether in a PDF so I can upload it in one go? What do you think? Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Christine
      January 27, 2020

      Hi Christine,

      I actually don’t know if it’s better to keep these separate or fine to upload together, but I can’t imagine it would make too much of a difference as long as all the info is there!

      Good luck with everything 🙂
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Diorella
    December 22, 2019

    Hi Brooke!

    Thank you so much for all the information you have provided. Me and my partner Daniel have been on edge with organising all the information and requirements we need for the application and your blog saved me from feeling even more anxious about it.

    I have a question — I am from the Philippines. I’m not to sure if there is a form or a certain format I should follow to get statements from my family and friends from the Philipppines?

    You response would be appreciated. Thank you!

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Diorella
      January 19, 2020

      Hi Diorella,

      So happy to hear these posts have helped you!

      As for the family statements, there is no official format (the Form 888s that Aussie friends and family complete is ONLY for Australians). You can include statements or letters from your foreign family, I think it’s a great idea, it will just be up to you how you want to ask for these documents. My parents wrote and signed letters about our relationship and the time they’ve spent with my partner.

      Best of luck!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Jelly
    December 19, 2019

    Hello Brooke,

    Thank you very much for making this clear to me. We actually contacted the visa hotline and the lady said to tick yes because I am applying both 820 which is temporary visa and the 801 is to be followed. I followed what she said and I actually uploaded it already.

    Now I just made a terrible mistake. I can’t remove the attached form 80. Do I have to upload a new one or I’ll just leave it that way. Please let me know your thoughts? I should have had waited for your response before finalising this form. My mistake.

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Jelly
      January 19, 2020

      Hi Jelly, probably best to fix any mistakes and upload a new version of the Form 80 for your application.

      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Jelly
    December 13, 2019

    Hello Brooke.

    Thank you by the way for responding my inquiry on your previous post but I still got a few questions, hope you don’t mind.
    1.About form 80, question no. 24 Are you applying for a temporary visa? Basically I wanna live or stay in Australia. I am confused if I’m gonna tick yes or no.
    2. It also ask for my residential address. I am also confused if I put my current address in Australia or my address back at my home country. thank you

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Jelly
      December 19, 2019

      Hi Jelly,

      1. Are you currently in Australia? If so, you don’t need to answer Q24. If not, then you should tick no, because you are not applying for a temp visa.
      2. If you are living in Australia, put that address.

      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Nora
    December 3, 2019

    Hi Brooke, first of all thank you for al the useful information, it has really helped me in the process of applying for my partner visa. I am at the point in my application where I have submitted all evidence except from photos. I was wondering how you submitted photos like joint family photos etc? I have tried to upload them on to a word document, but it ends up looking messy, and power point files are to big to submit. Do you know the best way to submit several photos at once?

    thanks!

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Nora
      December 5, 2019

      Hi Nora, wonderful to hear these posts have been helpful!

      I uploaded my photos in a word document and included captions beneath each photo. With a bit of time, you can get the formatting looking nice, but do remember that this isn’t a presentation and you aren’t going to be evaluated on the aesthetics of the application, only the merit 🙂

      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Ana
    November 7, 2019

    Hi Brooke!
    This blog post is very helpful. I’m actually using it as my guide while working on my application. My partner and I just got married last 18’th of October this year on civil. I live in the Philippines and he is a permanent resident in Australia (he is also a Filipino). We have known each other since 2015 but just had contact and started dating last year around September. Despite the distance, we maintained constant communication and kept on seeing each other (in other Asian countries) almost once a month before I moved here in Australia (using tourist visa). Now, I am applying for my VISA onshore. Do you think there will be a problem on my application in regards to the time of our relationship? Many thanks!

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Ana
      November 9, 2019

      Hi Ana, so happy to hear you found this post helpful!

      It’s hard for me to answer that question since I’m not a migration agent, but I can say that I do know many people who have applied for the onshore visa after living with their partner for only a couple months (prior to which they were doing international long distance, like yourself). It will make it more challenging for you to prove the relationship is genuine, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible! I’d definitely consider seeing a migration lawyer, though– it’s an expensive application and it’s your happiness in the balance, so it’s worth the extra money to make sure you get it right.

      Best of luck with everything 🙂
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Isabella Townshend
    November 6, 2019

    Hi Brooke, my partner and I are currently trying to do this form too! We only uploaded 2 witnesses but have lots of friends willing to write statements. Should we upload more form 888 with these friends? Or just upload the statements as word documents do you think?

    We have already submitted application 😵 so I’m hoping there is no issue with not having a lot of witness decs in that section.

    I thought you just needed two form 888 and the rest as documents…

    Thanks so much! Your article is great!

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Isabella Townshend
      November 9, 2019

      Hi Isabella,

      You are only required to have 2 Form 888s, but it can’t hurt to have more! We uploaded 9 Form 888s from friends and family, plus unofficial letters written from my American family.

      Hope that helps!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Holly
    August 12, 2019

    Hi Brooke, this is probably a bit of a dumb question, do we need to fill in the 80 Form by hand? or is it ok to type it? did you type it in block capitals?

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Holly
      October 17, 2019

      Hi Holly, so sorry for my late response– I’ve been travelling for the last 3 months and haven’t been on the computer much!

      I’m sure you’ve already answered this question yourself, but yes, it’s totally fine to fill out the form electronically or by hand, as long as it is clear and legible.

      Best of luck with everything!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Jayne
    July 13, 2019

    Hi broke I wonder those forms are from PDF files especially the form 8888. Do I need to download it and print it and then have the witnessed filled up handwritten and then scan it?

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Jayne
      July 14, 2019

      Hi Jayne,

      Yes, you should print Form 888 (or instruct your family/friends to print the form themselves) because they will need to fill it out and have it witnessed by an authorised person. Exactly as you say, you can collect the Form 888s back from people, scan them, and upload them to your application.

      Hope that helps!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Mandy
    May 11, 2019

    Hey Brooke! This has been great help to back up our application since my partner and I have already gathered all our evidence and stat decs before we pay and start the application.
    I am just wondering…is it a must for colour scan of copy of passports certified for 888?

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Mandy
      May 13, 2019

      Hi Mandy, so happy this has been helpful for you and your partner!

      It is necessary to have a colour scan.. some of our friends/family who completed Form 888 for us had the colour copy of their passport certified, but as a minimum, everyone provided a colour scan. Just get them to take a photo on their phone and email it to you so you can upload it to the application in colour. That being said, the safest option would still be having all of the colour scans witnessed and signed, since that’s technically what the form asks for (but it’s unclear whether that applies to the online application, since colour scans of your own passport don’t need to be witnessed if applying online).. Confusing! But yes, definitely colour scan either way 🙂

      Hope that answers your question!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Joel
    April 17, 2019

    Hi, Brooke.
    Firstly, cheers for all the information on this site.
    Home Affairs asks for 2 supporting witnesses to write a stat dec/, which we can provide easily. But we will most likely have way more than just those 2 and we don’t know right at this moment whether the others will be able and willing to do it.
    How did you go about this? Did you give two names as required, then just submit as many stat decs from supporting witnesses as you wished, or did you get an “OK” from them first and only then listed them in the application?
    Any help much appreciated!

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Joel
      April 17, 2019

      Hi Joel, really happy to hear that these posts were helpful to you 🙂

      That’s exactly what we did– provided two names on the online application and then submitted a number of Form 888s (we had 9 in the end). I did confirm with the two people whose names we put directly on the application that they’d definitely complete it, as I didn’t know if Home Affairs would absolutely require people to submit Form 888 once I put their name down. It’s probably a good idea to choose two people who are very reliable and will definitely complete the form in time (we put my partner’s mum and dad).

      Hope that helps, and good luck to you and your partner!
      -Brooke

      Reply
  • Diego Freitas
    April 10, 2019

    Hey,

    Very helpful post, thanks for that!

    Have you uploaded your document and his documents in a different IMMI account or the same?

    Thanks,

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Diego Freitas
      April 11, 2019

      Hi Diego,

      I uploaded all of our documents under my application– there are separate headings for applicant documents and for sponsor documents. My partner also submitted his sponsorship application through my IMMI account instead of creating his own, but we didn’t upload any documents to this, as they were already uploaded under my application. Hopefully that makes sense!

      Brooke

      Reply
  • Oliver Buschmann
    January 30, 2019

    Hi Brooke
    I just had a bit of an heart attack. We have created Eliza’s visa application but not submitted yet. At the same time I started the sponsor visa application on her immi account. When I get to the page where I have to confirm my passport details, I have checked all passport details, they seem correct. Then I go next and get the error message that my passport details can not be verified. Please check data , etc.. Any idea why that can be? Do we have to submit the applicants visa and pay first? What should we do?
    Oliver

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Oliver Buschmann
      February 1, 2019

      Hi Oliver, I am not sure why it’s giving you an error for your passport details, but yes— you definitely need to submit Eliza’s application before you can submit your own application to sponsor her. I think Home Affairs auto-verifies that the TRN you write (from her app) is for a submitted application rather than just an application in progress. Hopefully that solves the issue!

      Reply
  • Eliza Brandao
    January 23, 2019

    Hi Brooke , Eliza here
    is it ok to launch another question? Iam a bit confused about the form 80 question 48
    “Do you have any other personal contacts in Australia?” Is that meant to list all the witnesses that provided a statutory declaration or , as well, or exclusive all other contacts I have here in Australia. We know a lot of people so we know quite a lot of people that are not close friends but contacts as such.. so that would be a pretty long list…
    Do you have any hints maybe?
    Thank you
    Eliza

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Eliza Brandao
      February 1, 2019

      Hi Eliza! I think it’s meant to be people who are writing Form 888 Stat Decs on your behalf, but it doesn’t need to be a complete list since the CO will obviously also read all your Form 888s. We had 9 people fill out stat decs for us, so I definitely didn’t write everyone’s name! I just wrote in my partner’s family. I think that should do it 🙂

      Reply
  • Oliver Buschmann
    January 14, 2019

    Hi Brooke
    ok that’s what we thought !! Thank you again for your advice , really appreciated! Your blog is more than helpful!!!
    So far I think we are close to get this all submitted .. We let you know what is happening….

    Happy New Year !!

    Eliza & Olli

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Oliver Buschmann
      January 20, 2019

      Hi Oliver & Eliza,
      I’m so so happy the blog has helped you! I hope everything comes together for you guys and you finally get to relax knowing that your application is in. Definitely let me know how you go!
      Lots and lots of luck,
      Brooke

      Reply
  • Oliver Buschmann
    January 14, 2019

    Thank you Brooke,
    in regards to the online section where we need to explain the 5 different aspects of our relationship with evidence. Can we just refer to our attached documents we have created in those sections or do we actually have to write something in the sections? It feels just better if we explain everything in the document instead of a couple of words in the online form and then the rest in the document… What do you think?

    As well do the identity documents have to be certified ? The online how to under translations state no documents need to be certified.. confusing..

    Eliza and Oliver

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Oliver Buschmann
      January 14, 2019

      Hi Oliver & Eliza,
      If you are uploading longer statements to address each of the 5 sections, I don’t think you actually need to write statements on the online application as well— you could just write in each box “refer to XXX document in the uploads section”. That’s what I did, since I couldn’t fit my statements within the 2000 character limit! You will obviously need to have a statement somewhere, though, I don’t imagine just uploading a series of bills and photos without any explanation would be sufficient. As for the identity documents, no, those do not need to be certified if you’re completing the application online (that’s only for the paper applications). As long as the scan is good quality and in colour, that’s plenty!
      -Brooke

      Reply
      • Patricia
        brooke brisbine
        October 8, 2020

        Hi Brooke, thanks to you my head is only spinning and hasn’t come completely off! I nitidez here you wrote EVERY ADDRESS you’ve ever lived at, but I’ve only seen address requirements for the past ten years on Form 80. Am I missing something? Please say no, I genuinely don’t think I can muster another 27 years of address history, my father was in the US military for the first 8 years of my life, and I had wanderlust in my late teens and early twenties.

        Reply
        • brooke brisbine
          Patricia
          October 8, 2020

          Hi Patricia,

          You’re right, the requirement is only 10 years of addresses and travel dates– still a headache to assemble, so we can all be relieved it’s not EVERY address 🙂

          -Brooke

          Reply
  • Oliver Buschmann
    January 8, 2019

    Wohooo awesome…
    here I go..

    – do we have to fill the form 80 separately and attach to the online application?
    – we use a pdf editor but whatever we try it is not alligning to the exact lines in the form so it looks a bit dodgy but it is readable.. Would that be an issue you think?
    – if a table in form 80 is too short e.g. for employment records , should I just recreate that table in a word document fill it out and mention in section T that there is a exhibit for Question 19 and attach that?
    – I cant see to be required to fill out a form for the sponsorship part is that correct?
    – do we have to add our initials/signature onto any additional page / document we upload/attach to the online application?

    Thank you so much
    Oliver & Eliza

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Oliver Buschmann
      January 8, 2019

      Hello Oliver & Eliza!

      – Form 80: Same as with Form 1221, there are people who say it’s not necessary, but I’ve actually heard from several people recently that they didn’t submit it and their CO later contacted them to fill it out. It’s such a big application and so much is on the line, I think it’s best to just do it! It’s also listed under “Recommended” on the upload portal, so make of that what you will.
      – PDF alignment: I know exactly what you are talking about and it’s super annoying, but I don’t know what the exact policy on this is. I’d imagine that, as long as it is legible, it will be fine– it’s probably clearer than many people’s handwriting!
      – Adding a table: I had to do this with travel dates on Form 80 and it seems many others have had the same issue. I just wrote on the form “See attached table on next page” and I inserted the table as a PDF right into the middle of the form so it was very clear.
      – Sponsorship: There is a sponsorship section of the visa that you will need to complete within IMMI after your partner submits her bit (assuming she is the applicant and you are the sponsor). I wrote a post on it: https://brookebeyond.com/sponsorship-for-a-partner-to-migrate-to-australia-820-visa Additionally, there is a PDF form (Form 40SP) to complete. It’s basically the same thing as the online portion, but again, I think it’s safer to just include it rather than risk delays in your application. It’s worth noting that the sponsorship application is WAYYYY shorter and easier, so don’t stress.
      – Signatures: I have heard from people who signed every statement they include in their application, but I don’t think it’s needed. The applicant makes a long series of declarations when they submit the application that everything they’ve provided is true/correct/complete/etc, so it seems like these will legally apply to all the attachments. The only exception for us was that I asked my partner to sign the statements he wrote before I uploaded them to my application, since I felt like they might not be legally covered under all the declarations I had to tick in the application (same as how Form 888 is witnessed and signed, since your friends/family didn’t make the declarations). That being said, I’m sure there is no harm in signing things, we just didn’t do it and I know plenty of people who didn’t either.

      I hope that has been somewhat helpful!

      – Brooke

      Reply
  • Oliver Buschmann
    January 8, 2019

    Awesome thanks Brooke
    Thank you so much !!! I have so many questions its crazy … Can I bother you with a couple of detail questions?
    Oliver

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Oliver Buschmann
      January 8, 2019

      Hi Oliver, I am more than happy to try and answer any questions that you may have! I know exactly how hard this process can be, so anything I can do to help 🙂

      Reply
  • Oliver Buschmann
    January 7, 2019

    Hi Brooke
    this is so awesome thank you!
    Was wondering if we need to submit the form Form 1221 as well .. The current website doesn’t mention it I believe.
    regards
    Oliver

    Reply
    • brooke brisbine
      Oliver Buschmann
      January 7, 2019

      Hi Oliver, I’m glad you found this post helpful! I agree, it’s completely confusing that Home Affairs doesn’t list Form 1221 on their site, but when you get to the upload portal, it is actually one of the “Recommended” documents. I spoke to a lot of people about this form, some who said they didn’t submit it and some who believed it was totally necessary, but at the end of the day, I think it’s better to just fill out a few extra pieces of paper than to submit an incomplete application and delay your processing time. Most of the questions on the form are repeats of Form 80 anyway, so it’s just a matter of copying information across.

      Hope that helps and best of luck with your visa!

      Reply

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  • One of the most unique cenotes experiences you can have anywhere— kayaking in a cave, around a small circular island, surrounded by fish & turtles.
  • A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨

Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. 

Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯

UXMAL
✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court
⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs
💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH)

KABÁH
✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 75p

SAYIL
✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs 
⌛️ recommended time: 1hr
💸 entrance fee: 70p

XLAPAK
✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops)
⌛️ recommended time: 30min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

LABNÁ
✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC
- aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!)
- allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!)
- it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná
- there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
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  • FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 2] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Sac Aua 💎
incredibly unique semi-open cenote with a small, tree-covered island surrounded by a vividly blue ring of water (look out for the resident turtle!). Entry is 150p entry; for an additional 100p, hire a kayak for 35min. Only locals here when we visited on a Saturday afternoon!
~ best for: kayaking in a unique cenote

💎 Cenote Chukum 💎
my favourite cave cenote in Yucatán, this is a built-up yet blissfully uncrowded adventure park 18m below the ground with jump platforms, a tandem flying fox & spectacular light beams. Entry is 200p entry; life jacket is mandatory and included in cost. There’s also a restaurant onsite. 
~ best for: adventure activities in a beautiful setting 

💎 Cenote Toh 💎 
seemingly located in someone’s backyard, this cenote was recommended by a local & indeed we were the only ones there (1-3pm on a Friday during busy season). A long spiral staircase descends into a massive cave illuminated by a single light hanging from the ceiling. Entry is 150p; I’d recommend bringing your own floatie, some beers, and a speaker! 
~ best for: complete solitude 

💎 Cenote Xcanche 💎 
located just 2km from El Balam, either drive your own car, walk, or catch a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p & includes access to jump platforms & a rope swing; additional 150p for rappelling into the cenote, 150p to zipline, or 100p for the flying fox. Busy because of proximity to the ruins, but worth the visit!
~ best for: cooling off after Ek Balam

💎 Cenote Lol-Ha 💎
after visiting Chichén Itza, skip crowded Ik-Kil & instead venture 30min south to this beautiful open cenote— you can expect to be the only ones here! Entry is 100p & there are no amenities, but it’s worth it for the solitude.
~ best for: a quiet dip after Chichén Itzá
  • FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
  • VALLADOLID TRAVEL GUIDE 🌈🇲🇽✨

From its colonial streets & sparkling central park to the centuries-old Mayan ruins & otherworldly cenotes that surround it, this colourful pueblo mágico in central Yucatán is not to be missed!

WHAT TO DO
🌴 Parque Principal Francisco Cantón Rosado: this bustling central plaza is the lifeblood of Valladolid, hosting vendors, live music & beautiful views of Templo de San Servacio
🌈 La Calzada de los Frailes: this colourful street is my favourite spot for a stroll past artisan boutiques & trendy restaurants
🥃 Mayapán Agave Distillery: it’s only “tequila” if it’s made in Tequila, Jalisco & a few surrounding municipalities, but this distillery in Valladolid produces the only blue agave spirit in Yucatán & it’s pretty delicious! (100p for 15min tour & 5 samples)
💎 Cenotes: some of Mexico’s best cenotes are located within easy driving distance of Valladolid [stay tuned for a future post with specific recommendations]
🛕 Chichén Itzá: one of the 7 Wonders of the World, this Mayan archaeological site is just 1hr from Valladolid (576p entry)
🗿 Ek Balam: 1500-year-old+ Mayan archaeological site with one of the few pyramids you can still climb (499p entry)

WHERE TO EAT
🥩 Conato: phenomenal restaurant offering a modern interpretation of traditional Yucatecan food and full-to-the-brim mezcal cocktails 
🐖 Taquería Rosario: fantastic cochinito pibil (15p tacos, 30p tortas)
🌮 El Tigrillo: roadside taco stand bustling with locals, serving up excellent cochinita pibil (20p tacos)
🥞 Marquesitas Los 3 Reyes: you might not imagine gouda, nutella & a cream cheese to be a good crepe combo, but you’d be wrong. Try delicious marquesitas (traditional Yucateca dessert) from 4-9pm daily in Parque Principal, just in front of the church (30-40p)
🐆 Ix Cat Ik Tradicional Mayan Comida: touristy restaurant with prices to match, but excellent food and a great atmosphere for trying traditional Mayan fare
  • EK BALAM: THE BLACK JAGUAR 🐆 

One of the most impressive archaeological sites in Yucatán is Ek Balam, whose name means “the black jaguar”— a representation of bravery & power, a symbol of the fearless warrior. In Mayan mythology, the jaguar was also one of the rulers of Xibalbá, the underworld, and therefore a symbol of the night sun & darkness 🌙 

Built in 100BCE & still inhabited when the Spanish invaded in the 1500s, Ek Balam was the centre of a flourishing Mayan kingdom. Only a fraction of the city was excavated in the 90s, but it’s a fascinating look into the history of this storied region that absolutely should not be missed!

Here’s what you need to know ↯

🚗 GETTING HERE
Ek Balam is just 30km (30min) north of Valladolid & can be accessed by car, bus, or organised tour. Driving will give you the most flexibility & it’s a very straightforward journey!

💸 COST
Entry is steep at 499p, but it’s one of the few ruins where you are still permitted to climb the pyramids! You can also hire a guide at the entrance for an additional 600p. 

⌛️ RECOMMENDED TIME
Allow at least 2hrs to explore the sprawling complex of Ek Balam, read all the informational plaques, and climb the Acropolis & other nearby structures. 

🤩 DON’T MISS
The incredible carved reliefs on display at the top of the Acropolis are among the best preserved examples of ancient art in all of Mesoamérica!

💎 NEARBY
Visit Cenote Xcanché for a refreshing dip after a hot afternoon at Ek Balam— it’s located 2km from the ruins, so either drive your car, walk, or hop in a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p. 

Have you been to Ek Balam?
  • IZAMAL TRAVEL GUIDE 💛🍋✨

Painted entirely in bright yellow & overflowing with small-town charm, this sunny pueblo mágico between Valladolid & Mérida is an enchanting stop on any Yucatán road trip! Here’s what you need to know about Mexico’s “Yellow Town” ↯

WHAT TO DO
🍋 Wander through the colourful streets: perhaps the best thing to do in Izamal is simply wander through the cobbled streets & admire the bright yellow buildings
✝️ Convento de San Antonio de Padua: striking 16th century convent in the middle of town, don’t miss the chance to wander through the grounds!
🛕Pirámide Kinich Kakmó: dedicated to a Mayan god who descended each day as a fire macaw to collect sacrifices, this ancient pyramid is located right in the middle of town & you can climb to the top for beautiful views (free!)
💎 Anillo de Cenotes: within a 60-90min drive, explore the “Ring of Cenotes”, formed by the same asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs 66mil years ago [stay tuned for specific cenote recommendations!]

WHERE TO EAT
🐖 Kinich: rated one of Mexico’s best restaurants, this beautifully decorated patio space serves up local Mayan delicacies like poc chuc, cochinita pibil, sikil pak & empanadas de chaya
🌱 La Casona de Izamal: trendy cafe located behind a boutique, offering a mix of Mayan & Mexican cuisine
🌮 taco stands surrounding the main plaza 

WHERE TO STAY
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  • One of the most unique cenotes experiences you can have anywhere— kayaking in a cave, around a small circular island, surrounded by fish & turtles.
  • A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨

Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. 

Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯

UXMAL
✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court
⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs
💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH)

KABÁH
✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 75p

SAYIL
✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs 
⌛️ recommended time: 1hr
💸 entrance fee: 70p

XLAPAK
✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops)
⌛️ recommended time: 30min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

LABNÁ
✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC
- aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!)
- allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!)
- it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná
- there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
  • If it can’t be the mountains, then it better be the ocean! Where do you feel the most free? 🤩

🚁: @cal_field 
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  • FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 2] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Sac Aua 💎
incredibly unique semi-open cenote with a small, tree-covered island surrounded by a vividly blue ring of water (look out for the resident turtle!). Entry is 150p entry; for an additional 100p, hire a kayak for 35min. Only locals here when we visited on a Saturday afternoon!
~ best for: kayaking in a unique cenote

💎 Cenote Chukum 💎
my favourite cave cenote in Yucatán, this is a built-up yet blissfully uncrowded adventure park 18m below the ground with jump platforms, a tandem flying fox & spectacular light beams. Entry is 200p entry; life jacket is mandatory and included in cost. There’s also a restaurant onsite. 
~ best for: adventure activities in a beautiful setting 

💎 Cenote Toh 💎 
seemingly located in someone’s backyard, this cenote was recommended by a local & indeed we were the only ones there (1-3pm on a Friday during busy season). A long spiral staircase descends into a massive cave illuminated by a single light hanging from the ceiling. Entry is 150p; I’d recommend bringing your own floatie, some beers, and a speaker! 
~ best for: complete solitude 

💎 Cenote Xcanche 💎 
located just 2km from El Balam, either drive your own car, walk, or catch a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p & includes access to jump platforms & a rope swing; additional 150p for rappelling into the cenote, 150p to zipline, or 100p for the flying fox. Busy because of proximity to the ruins, but worth the visit!
~ best for: cooling off after Ek Balam

💎 Cenote Lol-Ha 💎
after visiting Chichén Itza, skip crowded Ik-Kil & instead venture 30min south to this beautiful open cenote— you can expect to be the only ones here! Entry is 100p & there are no amenities, but it’s worth it for the solitude.
~ best for: a quiet dip after Chichén Itzá
  • FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
One of the most unique cenotes experiences you can have anywhere— kayaking in a cave, around a small circular island, surrounded by fish & turtles.
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A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨

Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. 

Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯

UXMAL
✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court
⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs
💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH)

KABÁH
✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 75p

SAYIL
✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs 
⌛️ recommended time: 1hr
💸 entrance fee: 70p

XLAPAK
✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops)
⌛️ recommended time: 30min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

LABNÁ
✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC
- aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!)
- allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!)
- it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná
- there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨

Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. 

Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯

UXMAL
✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court
⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs
💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH)

KABÁH
✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 75p

SAYIL
✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs 
⌛️ recommended time: 1hr
💸 entrance fee: 70p

XLAPAK
✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops)
⌛️ recommended time: 30min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

LABNÁ
✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC
- aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!)
- allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!)
- it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná
- there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨

Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. 

Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯

UXMAL
✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court
⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs
💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH)

KABÁH
✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 75p

SAYIL
✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs 
⌛️ recommended time: 1hr
💸 entrance fee: 70p

XLAPAK
✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops)
⌛️ recommended time: 30min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

LABNÁ
✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC
- aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!)
- allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!)
- it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná
- there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨

Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. 

Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯

UXMAL
✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court
⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs
💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH)

KABÁH
✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 75p

SAYIL
✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs 
⌛️ recommended time: 1hr
💸 entrance fee: 70p

XLAPAK
✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops)
⌛️ recommended time: 30min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

LABNÁ
✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC
- aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!)
- allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!)
- it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná
- there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨

Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. 

Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯

UXMAL
✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court
⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs
💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH)

KABÁH
✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 75p

SAYIL
✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs 
⌛️ recommended time: 1hr
💸 entrance fee: 70p

XLAPAK
✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops)
⌛️ recommended time: 30min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

LABNÁ
✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC
- aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!)
- allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!)
- it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná
- there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨

Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. 

Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯

UXMAL
✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court
⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs
💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH)

KABÁH
✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 75p

SAYIL
✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs 
⌛️ recommended time: 1hr
💸 entrance fee: 70p

XLAPAK
✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops)
⌛️ recommended time: 30min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

LABNÁ
✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC
- aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!)
- allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!)
- it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná
- there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨

Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. 

Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯

UXMAL
✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court
⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs
💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH)

KABÁH
✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 75p

SAYIL
✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs 
⌛️ recommended time: 1hr
💸 entrance fee: 70p

XLAPAK
✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops)
⌛️ recommended time: 30min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

LABNÁ
✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC
- aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!)
- allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!)
- it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná
- there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨

Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. 

Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯

UXMAL
✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court
⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs
💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH)

KABÁH
✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 75p

SAYIL
✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs 
⌛️ recommended time: 1hr
💸 entrance fee: 70p

XLAPAK
✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops)
⌛️ recommended time: 30min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

LABNÁ
✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC
- aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!)
- allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!)
- it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná
- there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨

Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. 

Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯

UXMAL
✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court
⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs
💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH)

KABÁH
✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 75p

SAYIL
✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs 
⌛️ recommended time: 1hr
💸 entrance fee: 70p

XLAPAK
✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops)
⌛️ recommended time: 30min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

LABNÁ
✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle
⌛️ recommended time: 45min
💸 entrance fee: 70p

⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC
- aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!)
- allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!)
- it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná
- there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
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A GUIDE TO RUTA PUUC (UXMAL & BEYOND) 🛕🗿✨ Just 80km (1hr) from Mérida, the Puuc Route is a string of 5 impeccably preserved & staggeringly ornate archaeological sites that are among my favourite in all of Mexico! The best part: you’re likely to be the only one at some of these off-the-beaten-path ruins. Dive into 1500+ years of history on Ruta Puuc ↯ UXMAL ✨ highlights: the rounded Pirámide del Adivino (Pyramid of the Sorcerer) dominates as you enter the site, but the extravagantly adorned Governor’s Palace is equally impressive, as is the well-preserved Mayan Ball Court ⌛️ recommended time: 2hrs 💸 entrance fee: 499p (409 + 90 INAH) KABÁH ✨ highlights: the impossibly striking Palacio de los Máscaras is decorated with 300 masks of the Mayan rain god, Chaac ⌛️ recommended time: 45min 💸 entrance fee: 75p SAYIL ✨highlights: El Gran Palacio (also called the North Palace) is a breathtaking spectacle of columns & Puuc-style bas-reliefs ⌛️ recommended time: 1hr 💸 entrance fee: 70p XLAPAK ✨highlights: beautifully decorated El Palacio (though admittedly the least exciting of all the stops) ⌛️ recommended time: 30min 💸 entrance fee: 70p LABNÁ ✨highlights: El Arco, a lavishly decorative arch in flawless condition & surrounded by jungle ⌛️ recommended time: 45min 💸 entrance fee: 70p ⚠️ OTHER TIPS FOR RUTA PUUC - aim to arrive to Uxmal near opening at 8am for a super quiet experience (& to beat the afternoon heat as you continue to other sites!) - allow ~9hrs from Mérida to drive the entire route, visit all 5 archaeological sites & then return to Mérida (+2hrs if you want to stop at a cenote on the way back, which I’d recommend!) - it’s about 20min from Uxmal to Kabah, but the subsequent ruins get closer & closer together until you’re driving <5min from Xlapak to Labná - there is extremely limited Telcel service once you’re at the ruins, so it’s not a bad idea to download offline Google Maps on your phone
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FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 2] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Sac Aua 💎
incredibly unique semi-open cenote with a small, tree-covered island surrounded by a vividly blue ring of water (look out for the resident turtle!). Entry is 150p entry; for an additional 100p, hire a kayak for 35min. Only locals here when we visited on a Saturday afternoon!
~ best for: kayaking in a unique cenote

💎 Cenote Chukum 💎
my favourite cave cenote in Yucatán, this is a built-up yet blissfully uncrowded adventure park 18m below the ground with jump platforms, a tandem flying fox & spectacular light beams. Entry is 200p entry; life jacket is mandatory and included in cost. There’s also a restaurant onsite. 
~ best for: adventure activities in a beautiful setting 

💎 Cenote Toh 💎 
seemingly located in someone’s backyard, this cenote was recommended by a local & indeed we were the only ones there (1-3pm on a Friday during busy season). A long spiral staircase descends into a massive cave illuminated by a single light hanging from the ceiling. Entry is 150p; I’d recommend bringing your own floatie, some beers, and a speaker! 
~ best for: complete solitude 

💎 Cenote Xcanche 💎 
located just 2km from El Balam, either drive your own car, walk, or catch a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p & includes access to jump platforms & a rope swing; additional 150p for rappelling into the cenote, 150p to zipline, or 100p for the flying fox. Busy because of proximity to the ruins, but worth the visit!
~ best for: cooling off after Ek Balam

💎 Cenote Lol-Ha 💎
after visiting Chichén Itza, skip crowded Ik-Kil & instead venture 30min south to this beautiful open cenote— you can expect to be the only ones here! Entry is 100p & there are no amenities, but it’s worth it for the solitude.
~ best for: a quiet dip after Chichén Itzá
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 2] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Sac Aua 💎
incredibly unique semi-open cenote with a small, tree-covered island surrounded by a vividly blue ring of water (look out for the resident turtle!). Entry is 150p entry; for an additional 100p, hire a kayak for 35min. Only locals here when we visited on a Saturday afternoon!
~ best for: kayaking in a unique cenote

💎 Cenote Chukum 💎
my favourite cave cenote in Yucatán, this is a built-up yet blissfully uncrowded adventure park 18m below the ground with jump platforms, a tandem flying fox & spectacular light beams. Entry is 200p entry; life jacket is mandatory and included in cost. There’s also a restaurant onsite. 
~ best for: adventure activities in a beautiful setting 

💎 Cenote Toh 💎 
seemingly located in someone’s backyard, this cenote was recommended by a local & indeed we were the only ones there (1-3pm on a Friday during busy season). A long spiral staircase descends into a massive cave illuminated by a single light hanging from the ceiling. Entry is 150p; I’d recommend bringing your own floatie, some beers, and a speaker! 
~ best for: complete solitude 

💎 Cenote Xcanche 💎 
located just 2km from El Balam, either drive your own car, walk, or catch a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p & includes access to jump platforms & a rope swing; additional 150p for rappelling into the cenote, 150p to zipline, or 100p for the flying fox. Busy because of proximity to the ruins, but worth the visit!
~ best for: cooling off after Ek Balam

💎 Cenote Lol-Ha 💎
after visiting Chichén Itza, skip crowded Ik-Kil & instead venture 30min south to this beautiful open cenote— you can expect to be the only ones here! Entry is 100p & there are no amenities, but it’s worth it for the solitude.
~ best for: a quiet dip after Chichén Itzá
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 2] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Sac Aua 💎
incredibly unique semi-open cenote with a small, tree-covered island surrounded by a vividly blue ring of water (look out for the resident turtle!). Entry is 150p entry; for an additional 100p, hire a kayak for 35min. Only locals here when we visited on a Saturday afternoon!
~ best for: kayaking in a unique cenote

💎 Cenote Chukum 💎
my favourite cave cenote in Yucatán, this is a built-up yet blissfully uncrowded adventure park 18m below the ground with jump platforms, a tandem flying fox & spectacular light beams. Entry is 200p entry; life jacket is mandatory and included in cost. There’s also a restaurant onsite. 
~ best for: adventure activities in a beautiful setting 

💎 Cenote Toh 💎 
seemingly located in someone’s backyard, this cenote was recommended by a local & indeed we were the only ones there (1-3pm on a Friday during busy season). A long spiral staircase descends into a massive cave illuminated by a single light hanging from the ceiling. Entry is 150p; I’d recommend bringing your own floatie, some beers, and a speaker! 
~ best for: complete solitude 

💎 Cenote Xcanche 💎 
located just 2km from El Balam, either drive your own car, walk, or catch a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p & includes access to jump platforms & a rope swing; additional 150p for rappelling into the cenote, 150p to zipline, or 100p for the flying fox. Busy because of proximity to the ruins, but worth the visit!
~ best for: cooling off after Ek Balam

💎 Cenote Lol-Ha 💎
after visiting Chichén Itza, skip crowded Ik-Kil & instead venture 30min south to this beautiful open cenote— you can expect to be the only ones here! Entry is 100p & there are no amenities, but it’s worth it for the solitude.
~ best for: a quiet dip after Chichén Itzá
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 2] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Sac Aua 💎
incredibly unique semi-open cenote with a small, tree-covered island surrounded by a vividly blue ring of water (look out for the resident turtle!). Entry is 150p entry; for an additional 100p, hire a kayak for 35min. Only locals here when we visited on a Saturday afternoon!
~ best for: kayaking in a unique cenote

💎 Cenote Chukum 💎
my favourite cave cenote in Yucatán, this is a built-up yet blissfully uncrowded adventure park 18m below the ground with jump platforms, a tandem flying fox & spectacular light beams. Entry is 200p entry; life jacket is mandatory and included in cost. There’s also a restaurant onsite. 
~ best for: adventure activities in a beautiful setting 

💎 Cenote Toh 💎 
seemingly located in someone’s backyard, this cenote was recommended by a local & indeed we were the only ones there (1-3pm on a Friday during busy season). A long spiral staircase descends into a massive cave illuminated by a single light hanging from the ceiling. Entry is 150p; I’d recommend bringing your own floatie, some beers, and a speaker! 
~ best for: complete solitude 

💎 Cenote Xcanche 💎 
located just 2km from El Balam, either drive your own car, walk, or catch a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p & includes access to jump platforms & a rope swing; additional 150p for rappelling into the cenote, 150p to zipline, or 100p for the flying fox. Busy because of proximity to the ruins, but worth the visit!
~ best for: cooling off after Ek Balam

💎 Cenote Lol-Ha 💎
after visiting Chichén Itza, skip crowded Ik-Kil & instead venture 30min south to this beautiful open cenote— you can expect to be the only ones here! Entry is 100p & there are no amenities, but it’s worth it for the solitude.
~ best for: a quiet dip after Chichén Itzá
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 2] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Sac Aua 💎
incredibly unique semi-open cenote with a small, tree-covered island surrounded by a vividly blue ring of water (look out for the resident turtle!). Entry is 150p entry; for an additional 100p, hire a kayak for 35min. Only locals here when we visited on a Saturday afternoon!
~ best for: kayaking in a unique cenote

💎 Cenote Chukum 💎
my favourite cave cenote in Yucatán, this is a built-up yet blissfully uncrowded adventure park 18m below the ground with jump platforms, a tandem flying fox & spectacular light beams. Entry is 200p entry; life jacket is mandatory and included in cost. There’s also a restaurant onsite. 
~ best for: adventure activities in a beautiful setting 

💎 Cenote Toh 💎 
seemingly located in someone’s backyard, this cenote was recommended by a local & indeed we were the only ones there (1-3pm on a Friday during busy season). A long spiral staircase descends into a massive cave illuminated by a single light hanging from the ceiling. Entry is 150p; I’d recommend bringing your own floatie, some beers, and a speaker! 
~ best for: complete solitude 

💎 Cenote Xcanche 💎 
located just 2km from El Balam, either drive your own car, walk, or catch a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p & includes access to jump platforms & a rope swing; additional 150p for rappelling into the cenote, 150p to zipline, or 100p for the flying fox. Busy because of proximity to the ruins, but worth the visit!
~ best for: cooling off after Ek Balam

💎 Cenote Lol-Ha 💎
after visiting Chichén Itza, skip crowded Ik-Kil & instead venture 30min south to this beautiful open cenote— you can expect to be the only ones here! Entry is 100p & there are no amenities, but it’s worth it for the solitude.
~ best for: a quiet dip after Chichén Itzá
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 2] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Sac Aua 💎
incredibly unique semi-open cenote with a small, tree-covered island surrounded by a vividly blue ring of water (look out for the resident turtle!). Entry is 150p entry; for an additional 100p, hire a kayak for 35min. Only locals here when we visited on a Saturday afternoon!
~ best for: kayaking in a unique cenote

💎 Cenote Chukum 💎
my favourite cave cenote in Yucatán, this is a built-up yet blissfully uncrowded adventure park 18m below the ground with jump platforms, a tandem flying fox & spectacular light beams. Entry is 200p entry; life jacket is mandatory and included in cost. There’s also a restaurant onsite. 
~ best for: adventure activities in a beautiful setting 

💎 Cenote Toh 💎 
seemingly located in someone’s backyard, this cenote was recommended by a local & indeed we were the only ones there (1-3pm on a Friday during busy season). A long spiral staircase descends into a massive cave illuminated by a single light hanging from the ceiling. Entry is 150p; I’d recommend bringing your own floatie, some beers, and a speaker! 
~ best for: complete solitude 

💎 Cenote Xcanche 💎 
located just 2km from El Balam, either drive your own car, walk, or catch a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p & includes access to jump platforms & a rope swing; additional 150p for rappelling into the cenote, 150p to zipline, or 100p for the flying fox. Busy because of proximity to the ruins, but worth the visit!
~ best for: cooling off after Ek Balam

💎 Cenote Lol-Ha 💎
after visiting Chichén Itza, skip crowded Ik-Kil & instead venture 30min south to this beautiful open cenote— you can expect to be the only ones here! Entry is 100p & there are no amenities, but it’s worth it for the solitude.
~ best for: a quiet dip after Chichén Itzá
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 2] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Sac Aua 💎
incredibly unique semi-open cenote with a small, tree-covered island surrounded by a vividly blue ring of water (look out for the resident turtle!). Entry is 150p entry; for an additional 100p, hire a kayak for 35min. Only locals here when we visited on a Saturday afternoon!
~ best for: kayaking in a unique cenote

💎 Cenote Chukum 💎
my favourite cave cenote in Yucatán, this is a built-up yet blissfully uncrowded adventure park 18m below the ground with jump platforms, a tandem flying fox & spectacular light beams. Entry is 200p entry; life jacket is mandatory and included in cost. There’s also a restaurant onsite. 
~ best for: adventure activities in a beautiful setting 

💎 Cenote Toh 💎 
seemingly located in someone’s backyard, this cenote was recommended by a local & indeed we were the only ones there (1-3pm on a Friday during busy season). A long spiral staircase descends into a massive cave illuminated by a single light hanging from the ceiling. Entry is 150p; I’d recommend bringing your own floatie, some beers, and a speaker! 
~ best for: complete solitude 

💎 Cenote Xcanche 💎 
located just 2km from El Balam, either drive your own car, walk, or catch a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p & includes access to jump platforms & a rope swing; additional 150p for rappelling into the cenote, 150p to zipline, or 100p for the flying fox. Busy because of proximity to the ruins, but worth the visit!
~ best for: cooling off after Ek Balam

💎 Cenote Lol-Ha 💎
after visiting Chichén Itza, skip crowded Ik-Kil & instead venture 30min south to this beautiful open cenote— you can expect to be the only ones here! Entry is 100p & there are no amenities, but it’s worth it for the solitude.
~ best for: a quiet dip after Chichén Itzá
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 2] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Sac Aua 💎
incredibly unique semi-open cenote with a small, tree-covered island surrounded by a vividly blue ring of water (look out for the resident turtle!). Entry is 150p entry; for an additional 100p, hire a kayak for 35min. Only locals here when we visited on a Saturday afternoon!
~ best for: kayaking in a unique cenote

💎 Cenote Chukum 💎
my favourite cave cenote in Yucatán, this is a built-up yet blissfully uncrowded adventure park 18m below the ground with jump platforms, a tandem flying fox & spectacular light beams. Entry is 200p entry; life jacket is mandatory and included in cost. There’s also a restaurant onsite. 
~ best for: adventure activities in a beautiful setting 

💎 Cenote Toh 💎 
seemingly located in someone’s backyard, this cenote was recommended by a local & indeed we were the only ones there (1-3pm on a Friday during busy season). A long spiral staircase descends into a massive cave illuminated by a single light hanging from the ceiling. Entry is 150p; I’d recommend bringing your own floatie, some beers, and a speaker! 
~ best for: complete solitude 

💎 Cenote Xcanche 💎 
located just 2km from El Balam, either drive your own car, walk, or catch a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p & includes access to jump platforms & a rope swing; additional 150p for rappelling into the cenote, 150p to zipline, or 100p for the flying fox. Busy because of proximity to the ruins, but worth the visit!
~ best for: cooling off after Ek Balam

💎 Cenote Lol-Ha 💎
after visiting Chichén Itza, skip crowded Ik-Kil & instead venture 30min south to this beautiful open cenote— you can expect to be the only ones here! Entry is 100p & there are no amenities, but it’s worth it for the solitude.
~ best for: a quiet dip after Chichén Itzá
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FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 2] 🌈🇲🇽✨ 💎 Cenote Sac Aua 💎 incredibly unique semi-open cenote with a small, tree-covered island surrounded by a vividly blue ring of water (look out for the resident turtle!). Entry is 150p entry; for an additional 100p, hire a kayak for 35min. Only locals here when we visited on a Saturday afternoon! ~ best for: kayaking in a unique cenote 💎 Cenote Chukum 💎 my favourite cave cenote in Yucatán, this is a built-up yet blissfully uncrowded adventure park 18m below the ground with jump platforms, a tandem flying fox & spectacular light beams. Entry is 200p entry; life jacket is mandatory and included in cost. There’s also a restaurant onsite. ~ best for: adventure activities in a beautiful setting 💎 Cenote Toh 💎 seemingly located in someone’s backyard, this cenote was recommended by a local & indeed we were the only ones there (1-3pm on a Friday during busy season). A long spiral staircase descends into a massive cave illuminated by a single light hanging from the ceiling. Entry is 150p; I’d recommend bringing your own floatie, some beers, and a speaker! ~ best for: complete solitude 💎 Cenote Xcanche 💎 located just 2km from El Balam, either drive your own car, walk, or catch a tuk tuk. Entry is 170p & includes access to jump platforms & a rope swing; additional 150p for rappelling into the cenote, 150p to zipline, or 100p for the flying fox. Busy because of proximity to the ruins, but worth the visit! ~ best for: cooling off after Ek Balam 💎 Cenote Lol-Ha 💎 after visiting Chichén Itza, skip crowded Ik-Kil & instead venture 30min south to this beautiful open cenote— you can expect to be the only ones here! Entry is 100p & there are no amenities, but it’s worth it for the solitude. ~ best for: a quiet dip after Chichén Itzá
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FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨

💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎
beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. 
~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch

💎 Cenote Suytun 💎
this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. 
~ best for: photography 

💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎
incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. 
~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures

💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎
quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!).
~ best for: amazing stalactites 

💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎
in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. 
~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
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FAVOURITE CENOTES NEAR VALLADOLID [PART 1] 🌈🇲🇽✨ 💎 Cenote Oxmán 💎 beautiful open cenote beneath towering limestone walls covered in verdant foliage. Entry is 150p or 300p for entry plus a 250p-coupon to spend at the pool-front restaurant! Life jackets required. ~ best for: swimming & then grabbing lunch 💎 Cenote Suytun 💎 this instafamous cenote features a stunning stone walkway into the middle of the cave and is absolutely crawling with people, BUT if you stay in the cabañas on-site for 900p, you’ll get the 200p/person entry for free AND easily be the first ones inside when it opens at 9am. ~ best for: photography 💎 Cenote Secretó Maya 💎 incredible open cenote dripping in vines and ringed by agave, with a whopping 54m depth. Several jump platforms & an epic rope swing, plus an on-site restaurant, cabañas for rent & even massages. Entry is 200p or 300p with a cave tour; life jacket available but not required. ~ best for: off-the-beaten-path adventures 💎 Cenote Palomitas 💎 quiet & lesser visited cave cenote with amazing stalactites. Entry is 170p with optional life jacket/tube or 270p with delicious lunch buffet (great value!). ~ best for: amazing stalactites 💎 Cenote Agua Dulce 💎 in the same complex as Palomitas but with a separate entrance fee (170p), this is another amazing cave cenote with a floating dock and few people. ~ best for: a quiet cave cenote
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