How much does it cost to visit Hoyo Azul?

Full Admission costs $129 per person aged 13 and up. Children aged 6 to 12 pay $69 each, while ages 0 to 5 enter free. You can't buy a ticket for Hoyo Azul alone. Select Full Admission Early Bird at least 10 days ahead for 10% off: $116 per adult or $62 per child.

Can you visit Hoyo Azul without a Scape Park ticket?

No, there's no separate Hoyo Azul ticket. Full Admission includes the cenote and caves. You can also reach Hoyo Azul on Juanillo VIP, which combines the swim with a boat trip. You still pay for a package if you skip the other activities.

Does the Scape Park ticket include hotel transportation?

Yes, Full Admission includes shared round-trip transport from most listed Bávaro and Punta Cana hotels. You need to book before 4 p.m. the day before. Bayahibe and Miches pickups cost extra and run on set days. If you're staying in an apartment, you must reach a listed pickup point.

Can you swim in Hoyo Azul if you are not a strong swimmer?

Yes, you don't need to be a strong swimmer to use Hoyo Azul. Life vests are free and lifeguards supervise the water. Tell the staff before entering if you can't swim. You can use the steps instead of the jump platform.

What time does Scape Park open and close?

Scape Park opens daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Attractions close at 4:30 p.m. The Blue Hole trail closes at 4 p.m., when the resort bus also leaves. Don't save your cenote swim for closing time.

What should you bring to Scape Park?

Bring water shoes and a towel. Closed-toe shoes with grip suit the trail; your swimsuit can go under comfortable clothes. Pack biodegradable sunscreen and a padlock for your locker. You can pay for lunch and snacks by card; online card payments require the same card and photo ID.

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Hoyo Azul and Scape Park

$129 per adult · 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Updated October 30, 2026 tickets and visitor rules from Scape Park; hours from its schedule

Hoyo Azul is a blue freshwater cenote inside Scape Park in Cap Cana. Entry requires a park ticket; Full Admission costs $129 per person aged 13 and up. Children aged 6 to 12 pay $69 each; ages 0 to 5 enter free. Your ticket covers the caves and Cultural Route. Zip lines and the hotel shuttle are included too. Book your shuttle before 4 p.m. the day before.

The blue water of Hoyo Azul below the cliff

The clear water of Hoyo Azul under the rock

Tickets

Scape Park tickets, hours and the cenote

Tickets	entry costs $129 per person aged 13+ or $69 per child aged 6 to 12, with under-6s free. Select Full Admission Early Bird at least 10 days ahead for 10% off: $116 per adult or $62 per child. Dominican citizens and legal residents have separate rates, with shuttle transport extra.
What the ticket includes	the cenote and Cultural Route are included. Your ticket also opens the zip lines and caves. The hotel shuttle is included; you can't buy Hoyo Azul entry alone.
Hours	daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; attractions close at 4:30 p.m. The Blue Hole Cenote Trail closes at 4 p.m. Zip Line Eco Splash runs only until 12:30 p.m.
The cenote	a walk of 0.47 miles or 0.75 km takes about 15 minutes. You can use the steps or jump platform. Life vests are free and lifeguards supervise the water.
Limits	zip lines require 60 to 280 lb and 4 ft to 6 ft 5 in. Super Ride starts at 100 lb, and eligible riders under 12 need an adult. Ages 0 to 5 can't use the main zip lines or water hammocks. Pregnancy or serious health conditions rule out these rides.
Food and lockers	meals aren't included in Full Admission; Rainforest Cravings and Saltos Azules Pizza Place open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cards are accepted for food and photos. Lockers cost extra; you can use your own padlock or rent one at Guacamayo.

Which ticket

Full Admission Full Admission at $129 per adult also covers Saltos Azules and Cave Swim. The animal areas and Rope Runners are included too. You pay for the whole park even if you only want the swim.
Full Admission + Buggies The park ticket plus a 45-minute buggy ride costs $169 per person for two sharing the adult option. A solo rider pays $209 for the package. The adult option starts at age 13; you must be 18 or older with a valid license to drive.
Juanillo VIP Juanillo VIP costs $189 per person aged 13+ or $99 per child aged 6 to 12; under-6s go free. Your day pairs a catamaran cruise with lunch at Juanillo Beach Club. A Blue Hole swim and transport are included.

Before you go

Choose the Full Admission Early Bird offer at least 10 days ahead for the 10% discount. Bring water shoes and a padlock. Reach Hoyo Azul before its trail closes at 4 p.m.

Map

Where Hoyo Azul is

Hoyo Azul: 18.4787° N, 68.4410° W Directions in Google Maps Apple Maps OpenStreetMap

How to get there

With the park shuttle Full Admission includes a shared round-trip shuttle from most Bávaro and Punta Cana hotels. You must book it before 4 p.m. the day before. The return bus leaves the park at 4 p.m.
From the airport Scape Park is 10 miles or 16.1 km by road from PUJ Terminal B. The route runs through Cap Cana via Avenida Ted Kheel and Boulevard Central.
By car Cap Cana has access control, so booking ahead eases your entry. You can also pay at the park after passing the access gate. Parking is free.
From Bayahibe and Miches With Full Admission, round-trip Bayahibe shuttles cost $10 per person on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Miches pickups cost $20 per person on Wednesdays and Sundays. Bahia Principe La Romana pickups cost $15 per person on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Inside the park

What you find at Hoyo Azul

From the deck

The wooden deck looks across blue water below a limestone cliff. The self-guided forest trail crosses a hanging bridge on the way. The trail isn't ideal if you have limited mobility.

Steps or jump

Swimmers share the cenote with visitors jumping from its platform. You can take the steps instead. If you aren't a strong swimmer, tell the staff before you enter and use a free life vest.

Under the rock

The water extends beneath the limestone rock face. It's cool fresh water. You can rest at shaded seating nearby, but food and drinks aren't allowed in the water area.

Tours

Punta Cana tours beyond Scape Park

Zip line, horseback and Monkeyland 13 tours · from $58

The adventure list covers zip lines and horseback rides elsewhere around Punta Cana. You can also compare Monkeyland visits if an animal encounter matters more than a cenote swim.

Buggy and ATV tours 14 tours · from $29

The buggy and ATV list compares rides beyond Scape Park. These are options for a driving trip without a Scape Park ticket.

Snorkeling and scuba diving 6 tours · from $89

The snorkeling and scuba diving list covers trips in the sea. You can compare a boat outing with the freshwater swim at Hoyo Azul.

Know before you go

Your return shuttle

Your pickup and return times appear when you select a hotel on the booking page. The resort bus leaves at 4 p.m. Cap Cana hotels also have earlier departures. Plan the cenote swim around your return bus.

Cancellation refunds

Cancel at least 48 hours ahead for a full refund. You get 50% back if you cancel less than 48 hours ahead but at least 24 hours ahead. There's no refund with less than 24 hours' notice or for a missed visit.

Rain or shine

Activities run rain or shine. Zip lines can continue in light rain; thunderstorms stop them. A weather cancellation doesn't bring a refund, though the park tries to offer another activity or day. Leave room in your vacation plans for a change.

Lockers and documents

Lockers and changing rooms are on site. Your own padlock works; rentals are available at Guacamayo. Loose phones and cameras can't go on zip lines. If you paid online by card, bring that card and a photo ID.

Zip line limits

Zip lines require 60 to 280 lb and a height of 4 ft to 6 ft 5 in. Super Ride starts at 100 lb, and eligible riders under 12 need an adult. Children aged 5 and under can't use the main zip lines or water hammocks. Pregnancy or serious health conditions rule out these rides.

Food and payment

Your food and drinks cost extra with Full Admission; cards are accepted. Coffee Break and Tiki Taki Bar open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Outside food and drinks aren't allowed. Your Juanillo VIP ticket includes lunch at Juanillo Beach Club.

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