Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, April 30, 2026.– One of the most special experiences Mayakoba offers is the chance to connect with nature. Its dense vegetation and lagoon, home to unique species, are just a glimpse of what this destination has to offer.

Within the vast complex lies a hidden gem: one of the thousands of cenotes found across southeastern Mexico. A magical place, home to fish and bats, carefully preserved to protect its natural ecosystem.

Some of the players competing in the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba have visited this site, discovering one of the region’s greatest attractions without ever leaving the resort. For guests at Mayakoba, it is also considered a must-see experience.

Known as “El Burródromo,” the cenote earned its name from the past, when locals would stop there to give water to the mules and donkeys they used for transportation. Today, it is a peaceful retreat that invites visitors to disconnect from the usual hustle and bustle.

To reach it, visitors descend a long set of steps. In the crystal-clear waters, small fish swim back and forth, while bats rest on the cave ceiling, waiting for nightfall to go out and feed before returning at dawn.

These waters flow beneath the entire area, with one of their outlets located near the middle of the 7th hole of the golf course.

Standing inside the cave is a unique experience. Silence is essential to avoid disturbing the bats, and visitors must move carefully through the dimly lit surroundings.

Just outside the cenote, a small butterfly garden houses six species that are fed daily. They flutter freely among visitors, often landing gently on them without fear.

The visit leaves a lasting impression, as stepping into a cenote feels like traveling back in time—to when the Maya used these sacred places for ceremonial rituals.