Cenote Yokdzonot Tours

A Cenote Yokdzonot tour is a quiet alternative to the big-name sinkholes near Chichén Itzá, a community-run open cenote where locals manage the grounds. It suits travellers who prefer a smaller, more local stop.

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Cenote Yokdzonot tour options

Yokdzonot fits as a swim stop on the way between Mérida and Chichén Itzá, or after the ruins. It suits groups that want a calm place to eat and swim.

A private driver makes it easy to include on a Mérida-to-Valladolid transfer.

Yokdzonot is a good stop for travellers who want to see community-run tourism in action, since the income goes to local people. It suits groups driving between Mérida and Valladolid.

Plan an hour for the swim and a bite to eat.

What Cenote Yokdzonot is like

Yokdzonot is known for its community management and relaxed feel, with a pool surrounded by natural rock and greenery. Facilities are simple.

Specifics such as depth and stairs are not well documented, so we confirm them before you go.

The cenote is generally described as open or semi-open, with natural rock and vegetation around the water. A small restaurant is usually nearby. We avoid quoting a depth or stairs count, as information varies.

The atmosphere is calmer than at Ik Kil, which is the main reason to choose it.

Cenote Yokdzonot tour itinerary

A stop on a Mérida to Valladolid day.

07:30 Pickup in Mérida
09:15 Arrive at Yokdzonot, swim
11:00 Continue to Chichén Itzá
15:00 Ik Kil or lunch
17:30 Valladolid

Cenote Yokdzonot tour prices

Format	Typical price
Private transfer with stop, Mérida-Valladolid	USD 150-280 per vehicle
Shared tour with cenote	USD 60-100 per person
Entry fee	About MXN 50-120 (2026)

Swimming at Cenote Yokdzonot: rules & facilities

Life jackets are usually available. Facilities are basic, so bring a towel and cash.

Life jackets are normally available, and a rinse before swimming is expected. Bring a towel, water shoes and cash, as facilities are basic.

Follow the guidance of the community staff, who look after the site.

Best time to visit Cenote Yokdzonot

Mornings are quieter, and the dry season, November to April, is the most comfortable. Midday sun is strong, so a swim is a welcome break.

Nearby cenotes & sites

Ik Kil is about 20 minutes east, near Chichén Itzá. Hubiku and Saamal are further toward Valladolid.

Yaxcabá is also reachable from this part of the highway.

Ik Kil is the nearest big cenote, and Chichén Itzá lies to the east. Hubiku and Saamal are other options towards Valladolid, and the villages around Yaxcabá are to the south.

Ik Kil
Chichén Itzá
Hubiku and Saamal
Yaxcabá villages

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