The Ultimate Guide to Visit the Cenotes in Homún, Yucatán

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Before it became famous for its cenotes, the town of Homún was known in Mérida because people used to say UFOs landed there. In the end, it turned out the town really does have a connection to outer space, since it sits right on the edge of the Chicxulub crater—the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. Today, this area is known as the “Ring of Cenotes,” which probably gives you a clue as to what makes Homún geologically special: the town is home to around 300 cenotes, of which “only” about 30 are open to the public. Not bad for a town of 8,000 inhabitants.

Homún has more than 285 certified guides, countless mototaxi stands (located next to the church, in the main square, and at the entrance from Acanceh), tourist facilities with services such as life jackets, changing rooms, restrooms, and picnic tables, as well as restaurants, cabins, and hotels. The colonial church and former convent dedicated to St. Bonaventure round out the visit.

How do you tour the cenotes of Homún?

Each cenote in Homún boasts a unique beauty that will leave you with a lasting impression, whether through the way natural light illuminates the water, its depth (some beyond 30 meters or 98 ft), the whimsical rock formations and still-growing stalactites on its walls, or the birds and fish that inhabit them. To find your favorite cenote, you’ll need to visit more than one. Fortunately, Homún offers an endless variety of tours that let you explore three in a single day, usually in about three hours.

How many cenotes can you visit in one day?

In a place like Homún, where there are so many cenotes in basically one place, you could definitely visit as many as 12 cenotes in one day. Trying something like that, however, is not for the weak of heart: keep in mind that to access each cenote you have to go down a good number of steps, and then back up again; if you go in the water, you’ll be going up carrying your wet stuff, including your life jacket. Three in a day is a reasonable goal, and what most visitors consider to be a doable day trip that doesn’t leave your legs shaking.

By far the most common option is the mototaxi. They are much more affordable (around 300 pesos per person, for up to four people), and also extremely convenient since reservations are not necessary: as soon as you arrive in town, at least one mototaxi driver will offer you a tour.

You can also choose to tour by buggy or ATV; the price goes up (starting at around 1,600 pesos per vehicle), but the experience is completely different.

You may also visit the cenotes on your own; admission is usually around 100 pesos per person during regular hours from 9 am to 5 pm.

Which cenotes to visit in Homún?

Tours usually visit three cenotes over the course of approximately three hours. Each guide will recommend a different set of cenotes according to their own criteria—which, it’s worth mentioning, may also align with their own interests. Guides will normally show you photos of the cenotes they plan to visit, but if you have a specific one in mind, don’t hesitate to ask whether it can be included.

How do you choose which cenotes to visit?

If you’re looking for a family-friendly experience, visit Cenotes Santa Bárbara. They offer four cenotes, one of which features an elevator for visitors with reduced mobility, including seniors. You’ll also find rest areas, tasty snacks, and delicious regional cuisine.

If you prefer a more peaceful experience, visit Tza Ujun Kat. The transparent green color of its waters is mesmerizing, and you won’t want to leave this refreshing paradise. Experience the swallows’ hideaway at Hool Kosom, and discover why locals say that wherever there’s a poplar tree, there’s sure to be a cenote—as in Balmil, where you’ll also find cave paintings. Awaken your mystical side by trying to spot shapes in the rock formations or in the pottery resting at the bottom of Chulul. This cenote, together with neighboring cenote Santa Lucía, now offers hammock areas where you can relax between swims.

For thrill-seekers who love swinging from a vine or “Tarzan rope,” Canunchén and some of the cenotes at Los Tres Oches are ideal. I would gladly descend more than seven meters again for a dive into Ch’el P’aak, one of my personal favorites. Feel the earth’s warmth in the caves and cenote of La Candelaria, a natural temazcal.

Hacienda Kampepén features two cenotes, Chenké and La Noria, as well as a cave with paintings known as Kixné, plus bicycle rentals and areas for camping or picnicking.

Yaxbacaltún offers a spectacular open cenote, along with a zoo, hammocks, rappelling, and a restaurant. For children or people who do not know how to swim, the cenote at Parador Santa Cruz is perfect. There you’ll also find a zipline, temazcal, and delicious regional dishes. The cenote at Parador San Antonio is open 24 hours a day with advance notice, and visitors can kayak and exfoliate their skin using the sand from the cenote floor. Meanwhile, the Santa Rosa Ecotourism Park offers an illuminated cenote, a handcrafts shop, and much more.

At the opposite end of the spectrum is Pool Uinic, located on a family-owned property. It offers very limited infrastructure, but can be visited by appointment at virtually any time.

What should you bring on your Homún cenote excursion?

• Swimsuit, towel, and a change of clothes.
• Cash (for cenote entrance fees and tips for your guide).
• Life jacket (many cenotes provide them for loan or rent).
• Swimming accessories (snorkel, mask, goggles, fins, etc.).
• A waterproof flashlight to explore the geological formations.
• Water shoes (very useful for avoiding slips on rocks).
• A bag for your wet clothes.

Remember not to use sunscreen, tanning lotion, or insect repellent.

How to get to Homún from Mérida

Shared vans to Homún leave from their stop (a parking lot on Calle 52 x 65 y 67, Centro) approximately every hour, with the last one departing from Mérida at approximately 7 pm; the last van from Homún to Mérida usually leaves at 6 pm. Be aware that van service is not guaranteed: vans may not leave if there aren’t enough travelers. Fares are 45 pesos each way.

There are also tours from Mérida that include transportation, cenote admission, and, in some cases, meals.

By car, take the highway toward Cancún; at Km 40, turn off toward Tahmek and then head south, passing through Hocabá.

Tourist complex + Cenote in Homún

• • Tel. 999 441 9152 y 999 215 0173
  • IG: Cenote Canunchen
  • FB: Cenote Canunchen
  • Location: Google Maps

Cenote Maní Chan

Site Type: Cenote, adventure, and camping

Offers cenote access and eco-tours by bicycle or ATV to other untouched spots, along with a dedicated camping area.

Open: Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm

No time limit at the cenotes

Full Package: 300 pesos per person

• 2 cenotes + local transport
• 1 meal included
• Guide + life jacket

Cenote Package: 200 pesos per person

• 2 cenotes + local transport
• Guide + life jacket
• No meals included

• Cel: 999 420 4852
• FB: Cenote Maní-Chan
• IG: @cenote_mani_chan
• cenote.mani.chan@gmail.com
• Location: Google Maps

• Cel: 999 158 3502
• FB: Cenotes Santa Bárbara
• IG: @cenotessantabarbara
• Website: cenotessantabarbara.com
• Location: Ver en Google Maps

• Cel: 999 508 5367
• FB: Cenote Santa Rosa - Homun
• IG: @cenotesantarosahomun
• Sitio Web: cenotesantarosa.com
• Location: Google Maps

Hacienda Kampepén

Site Type: Eco-Tourist Park / Former Hacienda (Ex-Hacienda)

Includes the Chenké and La Noria cenotes, the Kixné Grotto with cave paintings, hiking trails, and a lounge area.

Admission: 400 pesos per person

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 6 pm

Includes:

• 2 magical cenotes to explore
• All-you-can-eat buffet with the best of our local cuisine (Cochinita, Sopa de Lima, desserts, and more)
• Swimming pool to relax in the sun
• Zipline flight for the brave ones

• Cel: 988 103 5337
• FB: Cenotes Hacienda Kampepén
• IG: @cenoteskampepen
• haciendakampepen@gmail.com
• Location: Google Maps
  
  

Cenotes in Homún

The easiest way to visit several cenotes in one trip is to hire a mototaxi service for $350 pesos for up to 4 people. You can hire this service at the entrances to Homún, where you will see many tour providers offering their services, as well as downtown in front of the church, where you can also leave your car without any issues.

These service providers will choose which cenotes to visit for you, unless you specifically ask them to show you photos or videos so you can decide which ones you want to go to. It doesn't hurt to mention the type of cenote you wish to visit: whether you want one with restrooms, changing rooms, etc., or a simpler, more rustic one with just the cenote and less development, such as concrete ramps.

The mototaxis will take you from one cenote to another without you needing to change out of your swimwear, and they will watch over your belongings. The entry fee for each cenote is separate, ranging between $80 and $100 pesos per cenote. This fee is paid at the entrance of each site and is completely independent of the mototaxi fare.

Cenote Balmil

Site Type: Cenote Only

Mystical underground cenote featuring a giant banyan tree (álamo) whose roots reach down into the water, along with spectacular beams of natural light. As one of the most popular cenotes in Homún, be sure to ask your guide to take you there.

Cenote Chaác Tsényuum

• Location:  Google Maps

Cenote Ch’el Páak (pared del arcoíris)

Site Type: Cenote Only

It is a small, diamond-shaped cenote accessed via a staircase. The water is highly crystal-clear and of medium depth. It is best enjoyed when there are few crowds.

• Location:  Google Maps

Hameki

Tourist park featuring glamping-style lodging services

www.hameki.com.mx

FB: HAMEKI

IG: glamping_hameki

Location: Google Maps

Guides and Mototaxis

Sr Manuel Oy Pool

Cel. 999 149 1737‬

Gabriel García

Cel. 9993 55 51 51

Jorge Garrido (Don Polo)

Cel. 9991 64 88 20

Francisco Pérez

Cel. 9991 38 49 79

Information updated in July 2026.