Cenote Xa’ay Ha, also known as cenote Chi Keen, is located 4.5 km southwest of Tulum. It is situated just past the turnoffs for Dos Pisos and Monkey Dust cenotes.
A short walk along a well-maintained rock stairway leads you to a wooden ladder and a platform for gear setup at the water’s edge. This setup provides easy access to Xa’ay Ha Cenote.
The site is clean and well-organized, with parking, tables, and restrooms available on-site. This makes it a convenient visit to Xa’ay Ha.
Cenote facilities
A detailed map of the cave lines is posted at the entrance. It guides visitors through the Xa’ay Ha Cenote cave lines.
Xa’ay Ha (Chi Keen) Cenote cave lines map
The cave map was published on the Xa’ay Ha (Chi Keen) Cenote fan club’s Facebook page.
The total length of this cave system, as explored and surveyed, is 4,992 meters (16,377 feet). The maximum depth is 21 meters (70 feet), and the system contains three cenotes linked to Xa’ay Ha.
Cave lines directions
The main cave line begins in the right-hand tunnel, just past the first turn. It offers an intriguing starting point for exploring the Xa’ay Ha Cenote cave system.
Shortly after entering, you’ll reach a T-intersection. Taking the T-right route leads you on a longer path, suitable for backmount divers, that eventually connects to the next T-intersection. On the other hand, the T-left path is shorter and better suited for sidemount divers. It includes 2 restrictions along the way.
The right-hand route offers multiple beautiful side lines worth exploring.
Both the left and right routes eventually meet and bring you to another T-intersection. From there, you can either loop back to the first T or follow the middle line leading downward. This path lets you enter the second, deeper level of the Xa’ay Ha (Chi Keen) cave.
This lower level is richly decorated with stunning cave formations. Following the main line allows you to enjoy the scenery as well as explore several side passages typical of the Xa’ay Ha system.
The average depth of the upper level is approximately 5 meters (17 feet). In contrast, the guideline on the lower level is around 12 meters (40 feet).
Xa’ay Ha (Chi Keen) cenote location map
The known explorers of the Xa’ay Ha (Chi Keen) system include Mauro Bordignon, Patrick Widman, Victoria Alexandrova, Kim Davidsson, Sebastien Kister, Alvaro Roldan, John Faulds, Henrik Danielzon, Pierre Montes, and Phillip Lehman.
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