Cenote Ring & Izamal
Cenote Bolonchoojol Tours
A Cenote Bolonchoojol tour is one of the three stops that make the famous horse-cart route in Cuzamá, and it appeals to travellers who like rural Yucatán as much as swimming. It suits families, groups of friends and anyone who wants the cart ride and a cool underground swim.
Cenote Bolonchoojol tour options
Bolonchoojol is rarely a stand-alone visit, since it is part of the route you ride on a rail cart. Most people do all three cenotes on the circuit in about three hours.
Bolonchoojol is often the last of the three cenotes on the Cuzamá route, so it is a good place to take your time, knowing the ride home is not far.
What Cenote Bolonchoojol is like
You arrive by cart through scrubland and descend into a cave-like cenote where the water is clear and cool. Details such as depth and ladder length are not firmly documented, so we confirm them before your trip.
The approach by rail is much of the appeal here.
The route that brings you here, along old rails through henequen-era countryside, is part of the story. Henequen plantations built these tracks to move fibre, and today they carry visitors.
Cenote Bolonchoojol tour itinerary
Cuzamá circuit with Bolonchoojol.
- 09:00 Pickup in Mérida
- 10:00 Meet cart driver
- 10:30 Chelentún
- 11:45 Chansinic'che
- 12:45 Bolonchoojol
- 14:00 Lunch
- 16:00 Return
Cenote Bolonchoojol tour prices
| Format | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Shared small-group tour | USD 45-80 per person |
| Private driver | USD 150-260 per vehicle |
| Cart and entry | About MXN 400-900 per cart (2026) |
Swimming at Cenote Bolonchoojol: rules & facilities
Life jackets are normally available. Ladders and stairs need caution when wet.
The cart ride is bumpy; bring a hat and sun protection.
Cenote access on the cart route varies. Some have stairs and some use ladders, so ask your driver on arrival, and tell us beforehand if anyone in the group has difficulty climbing. Life jackets are generally on hand.
On the cart, hold on, keep hands inside and wear closed shoes between cenotes.
Best time to visit Cenote Bolonchoojol
Morning rides are cooler. The track can get muddy during heavy rain, which may delay trips.
Cuzamá can be very hot in April and May, so the cool water is a real relief then. The wet season, from June to October, can bring short, heavy storms and muddy ground.
Nearby cenotes & sites
Chelentún and Chansinic'che are the other cenotes on the circuit. Homún's cenotes and Acanceh are easy add-ons.
Two other cenotes, Chelentún and Chansinic'che, are linked by the same rail. Chunkanán, the village, is where many cart journeys begin, and Acanceh and Homún are within easy reach.
- Chelentún
- Chansinic'che
- Homún
- Acanceh
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