What is Hoyo Azul?
A natural freshwater cenote inside Scape Park, in the Cap Cana area. The Ministry of Tourism describes it at the foot of a 75 m limestone cliff, reached over a suspension bridge and a forest trail that passes an orchid garden.
The park calls it the Blue Hole Cenote Trail. Hoyo Azul is simply the Spanish name, blue hole, and both point to the same pool.
How much does Hoyo Azul cost?
You cannot buy Hoyo Azul on its own. Scape Park's FAQ says its attractions are not sold individually, and the cenote is included in the Full Admission ticket.
On 5 November 2026 the park's website listed Full Admission at US$129. The page does not split adult and child rates, so check the final price for your group when you book.
The park's FAQ adds that children aged 0 to 5 enter free. Food, drinks, photos and a locker padlock are not included.
What does the Full Admission ticket include?
| Item | Scape Park Full Admission |
|---|---|
| Included | Cultural Route, Saltos Azules, Blue Hole (Hoyo Azul), Zip Line Eco Splash, Cave Expedition, Monkey Playground, Rope Runners and Super Ride Zip-Line |
| Not included | Food, drinks, photos, locker padlock and optional attractions |
| Transfers | From most hotels in the Bávaro–Punta Cana area; Bayahíbe-area hotels on Tuesdays and Saturdays only |
| Zip lines | From 60 lb (100 lb on the Super Ride) to 280 lb, and from 4 ft to 6 ft 5 in tall |
Hoyo Azul opening hours
Scape Park opens every day, 09:00–17:00, and its attractions close at 16:30. The park warns that some attractions keep shorter hours, so look at its schedule page before you go.
The cenote trail is self-guided, with clear signs and staff waiting at the water. Give yourself the 15 min walk each way inside those hours.
How deep is Hoyo Azul?
The two official figures do not match. Scape Park says the cenote is about 12 feet, around 3.6 m, at its deepest point, while the Ministry of Tourism gives about 14 m.
Either way, you do not need to be a strong swimmer. The park's FAQ says swimming is not essential, life vests are free and rescue staff are on hand; tell them if you cannot swim.
A low platform called Youth Jump lets you drop into the water instead of climbing down.
How do you get to Hoyo Azul from Punta Cana?
Most visitors use the park's transfer. Full Admission includes pick-up from most hotels in the Bávaro–Punta Cana area, but only from the places listed on the park's website, not from every apartment or rental.
By taxi, the airport's 2024 rate sheet prices Cap Cana at US$30 one way from the terminal. Entry depends on Cap Cana's own access control, and the park says you can pay on arrival, by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal.
From the park entrance, the trail is 750 m long with no steep climbs, about 15 min on foot. Wear closed shoes with non-slip soles and your swimsuit under your clothes, and leave food and drinks behind: they are not allowed at the cenote.
Hoyo Azul and a night out in Bávaro
Scape Park closes at five, so the cenote fits a quiet morning before a night out. In the 2026 season, the Pool Party at Cielo Beach Club ran on Wednesdays, 15:00–20:00, which made Wednesday the one day to skip the park.
If Cap Cana and Bávaro still sound like the same place, our guide to which name is which sorts them out. The clubs are on our Bávaro nightlife page, and the season returns in February 2027.
