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Grutas de Lol-Tun

none | Puuc region, Oxkutzcab, Mexico
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Oxkutzcab
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Activities: Group tours/bus tour
Description: The largest cave in the Yucatan features Mayan cave drawings and fantastic rock formations.
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ontario
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

It's one of the oldest Maya site in Yucatan Peninsula with hundreds of murals, paintings, and petroplyphs dating back as early as 9000 B.C. The cave itself is huge and has beautiful Karst formation. The only thing I don't like is the extra fee charged by Yucatan State, it seems Yucatan is the only state in Mexico charges very expensive... More

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Parts Unknown
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

We were very surpised how big these caves were and we were thoroughly pleased with the trip. It takes about an hour and a half to get there from Merida but its worth a visit. Can't remember the fee but it wasn't too expensive. There's a little climbing and it can be slippery so be careful when walking. Our guide... More

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Los Angeles
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011
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Though it may be worth it if you have money/time to waste, you are better off exploring a cenote (at least you get ot swim there!). The entrance fee is expensive (money goes to both federal and state governments, plus parking), and then you MUST pay the guide to tour you around. So, you will actually pay out quite a... More

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Bowie, Maryland
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113 reviews 113 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
138 helpful votes 138 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011
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We traveled to the Lol-Tun caves, they are not easy to find, we were pretty lost most of the time, but then we were coming from Telchac Puerto, if you come from Meridia, the signs are much better. It took us forever to find them so when we did, we wanted them to be spectacular, we were not disappointed. I... More

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Toronto
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60 reviews 60 reviews
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92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2010
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After visiting the Grutas de Calcetok... and also the Grutas de Tzabnah near Tecoh... my 10-year-old and I were underwhelmed. These are visually spectacular easy to visit. Anyone with a pair of flip flops can handle them. They are large and completely lit. No climbing or crawling is required. But that's why we didn't like them as much as their... More

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Englewood, Florida
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2010
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This is an astetically beautiful and important archelopgical and geoloical site. However, the people that run this site appear to lack moral decency. We were rushed through the ticket gate and charged 500 pesos for 2 adults and 1 child. We later learned this should have been about 150 pesos. Further, the ticket clerk would not give a receipt and... More

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san francisco
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2009
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About the guide bit from the previous writer! Beware about the "don't ask for much" - or perhaps I am just out of touch. We were the only English speaking couple so had a guide to ourselves.YOU CANNOT DO THE TOUR WITHOUT A GUIDE. He rushed us through the (very interesting) caves but explained clearly and repeatedly at the beginning... More

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Acton, MA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2009

Largest cave in the Yucatan about 60 miles from Merida in the Puuc region. We drove but there are tour services. Evidence of humans from 7,000 yrs back -- handprints and other frescoes on the walls. The route is about 1 km. Wear good walking shoes -- hiking boots would be better. Bring water. Some paths are narrow and slippery,... More

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MO
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2008

I thought Loltun was a fantastic stop along the Ruta Puc. I've toured a number of different Mayan ruins and thought this was an excellent compliment to our itinerary. The caverns are fantastic, our guide was excellent, and I felt this experience was absolutely well-worth going out of your way to experience. More

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California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2006

The caves were a great break from visiting the ruins. The caverns are big and impressive. There were a few slippery spots, and we understand that in really wet weather you have to walk through the water. But although the ground was damp, there isn't a lot of live growth in these caves. We preferred the Aktun Chen caves just... More

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