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Cenote Tours

Sacred sinkholes: the Yucatán is riddled with cenotes — crystal-clear freshwater pools in caves and jungle. Tours from Mérida visit clusters like Homún, Santa Bárbara and Cuzamá, often by bike or truck, for swimming in these magical waters.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Half-Day Sea Turtle and Cenote Snorkeling Tour from Cancun & Riviera Maya
4.8(2,436)·5 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen
Cancun
Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen
4.9(1,884)·2 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch
Playa Del Carmen
Hidden Cenote Swim: Snorkeling, Sea Turtles and Beachside Lunch
4.8(1,360)·5 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim
Playa Del Carmen
Jungle Buggy Tour from Playa del Carmen Including Cenote Swim
4.9(1,313)·3 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles
Playa Del Carmen
Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles
4.8(1,305)·9 hours
from$116/ person
via Viator
Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun
Tulum
Day Tour: Tulum Cenote and Swimming with Turtles From Cancun
4.9(341)·10 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Private Tour - The best Cenotes in Yucatan - Suytun & Oxman
Tulum
Private Tour - The best Cenotes in Yucatan - Suytun & Oxman
5.0(298)·8 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Tour to Tulum and cenote with swimming with turtles from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Tour to Tulum and cenote with swimming with turtles from Riviera Maya
4.9(250)·12 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles
Playa Del Carmen
Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles
5.0(233)·7 hours
from$330/ person
via Viator
Exotik half a day tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming with Sea Turtles
Playa Del Carmen
Exotik half a day tour: Cenote Cave and Swimming with Sea Turtles
4.8(195)·6 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida
Merida
4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida
4.9(150)·9 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Snorkeling Catamaran Tour at Santa Maria Bay
Cabo San Lucas
Snorkeling Catamaran Tour at Santa Maria Bay
3.8(111)·3 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Merida : 4 Santa Barbara Cenotes and Bikes with Lunch
Merida
Merida : 4 Santa Barbara Cenotes and Bikes with Lunch
4.8(100)·9 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator
Tour to Tulum and Cenote Swimming with Turtles from Tulum
Tulum
Tour to Tulum and Cenote Swimming with Turtles from Tulum
4.9(95)·7 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Tour Valladolid, Cenote Suytun and Cenote Oxman from Mérida
Merida
Tour Valladolid, Cenote Suytun and Cenote Oxman from Mérida
5.0(83)·12 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
Sea turtle and cenotes half day Snorkeling Tour from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Sea turtle and cenotes half day Snorkeling Tour from Riviera Maya
4.7(79)·5 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Cenote and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour in Akumal
Playa Del Carmen
Cenote and Swimming with Turtles Private Tour in Akumal
5.0(67)·5 hours
from$260/ person
via Viator
Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour, Snorkeling, Fun, Open bar and Buffet
Riviera Maya And The Yucatan
Isla Mujeres Catamaran Tour, Snorkeling, Fun, Open bar and Buffet
3.9(62)·8 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
Cuzama Cenotes Adventure Day Trip
Merida
Cuzama Cenotes Adventure Day Trip
4.3(28)·8 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Tour Cenotes Santa Bárbara
Merida
Tour Cenotes Santa Bárbara
4.8(16)·7 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Dive into Tulum: Tour 3 Cenotes, from Riviera Maya
Playa Del Carmen
Dive into Tulum: Tour 3 Cenotes, from Riviera Maya
4.6(16)·5 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Yucatán Colors Tour: Pink Lakes, Cenote & Beach From Merida
Merida
Yucatán Colors Tour: Pink Lakes, Cenote & Beach From Merida
4.7(3)·8 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Tour to Agua Azul Island Departure from Merida to Yucatan
Merida
Tour to Agua Azul Island Departure from Merida to Yucatan
5.0(2)·10 hours
from$88/ person
via Viator
Merida Tour hacienda Mucuyche and Yunku with amazing cenotes
Merida
Merida Tour hacienda Mucuyche and Yunku with amazing cenotes
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator

Cenotes in Merida — FAQ

What is a cenote?
A cenote is a natural sinkhole of crystal-clear freshwater, sacred to the Maya, found across the Yucatán.
Where are the best cenotes near Mérida?
Homún, Cuzamá and Santa Bárbara have clusters of beautiful cave and open cenotes.
Can you swim in the cenotes?
Yes — most tours include swimming in several cenotes with cool, clear water.

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