Cenote Ring & Izamal
Homún Cenotes & Hacienda Tour
A Homún cenotes and hacienda tour takes you to the cenote ring south-east of Mérida, with a stop at a restored hacienda for lunch and history. The villages are close, so the pace is easy. Request a quote and we can arrange pickup in Mérida.
Homún Cenotes & Hacienda Tour: options & departures
This is a good day for travellers who want swimming and local culture without a long drive, and a Homún cenotes and hacienda tour covers both. We choose cenotes with different characters, such as an open-air pool and a cave.
A Homún cenotes and hacienda day trip can be shared or private. A private vehicle lets you adjust the pace and add a stop at a village market or a nearby village.
- Three-cenote day with a hacienda lunch
- Two-cenote day at a slower pace
- Version with Cuzamá rail-cart cenotes
- Combined with Izamal on the way back
Full-day itinerary
A typical day from Mérida looks like this; we adjust the stops to the season and crowds.
- 8:30 – Hotel pickup in Mérida
- 9:30 – Arrive in Homún and swim at the first cenote
- 11:15 – Second cenote, with time to snorkel
- 12:45 – Lunch at a hacienda
- 14:00 – Walk the hacienda grounds and history
- 15:15 – Drive back toward Mérida
- 16:30 – Drop-off in Mérida
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or an agreed meeting point (where pickup can be arranged) in Mérida
- Air-conditioned vehicle and a local driver
- A local guide where the format includes one (language to be confirmed in your quote)
- Bottled water on board
- Time at two or three cenotes
- A lunch stop at a hacienda
Prices
Prices for a Homún cenotes and hacienda tour are moderate, because the distance from Mérida is short. Costs rise with private vehicles and with lunch at a hacienda.
| Format | Typical range (2026) |
|---|---|
| Shared small-group tour | USD 55–95 per person |
| Private vehicle with driver | USD 220–360 per vehicle (up to 4–6 people) |
| Typically extra | Cenote entry fees, lunch and tips |
Why combine these stops
Homún sits in the cenote ring southeast of Mérida, where dozens of cenotes lie within a small area. Haciendas nearby grew rich on henequen and often have restored buildings, so the day mixes nature and history.
The stops are close, so you spend time swimming and eating instead of driving. A hacienda lunch also gives a break from the water in the hottest part of the day.
What to bring
Bring the basics for a day of swimming:
- Swimwear and a quick-dry towel
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (biodegradable if you will swim)
- Cash in pesos for entry fees, snacks and tips
- A refillable water bottle
- Water shoes and a dry bag for valuables
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FAQs
How many cenotes do we visit?
Usually two or three, depending on the pace and the crowds.
Do we need to swim well?
Not necessarily. Life vests are normally available, and some cenotes have shallow platforms.
Is a hacienda lunch included?
It depends on the format. Your quote states whether lunch is included or paid on the day.
Can we combine this with Izamal?
Yes, Izamal is on the way back for some routes, though it makes the day longer.
Want this trip planned for you?
Tell us your dates, group size and where you are staying. We check availability with local guides and send back a price.