Cenote Tza Ujun Kat Tours

Cenote Tza Ujun Kat tour options

Tza Ujun Kat is typically included in Homún shared tours and is a favourite for people who like caves over open pools. Ask for a private slot if you want to linger for photos.

It slots in nicely between Santa Bárbara and a late lunch.

For travellers who want a cave with atmosphere rather than a bright pool, Tza Ujun Kat is the stop to ask for. We often recommend it as the first swim of the day, before the Homún groups arrive.

What Cenote Tza Ujun Kat is like

The cenote is known as a cave type, with a stone staircase and stalactites above the water. We avoid giving a depth or a count of formations. Light is limited, so a waterproof camera or phone with a good low-light mode helps.

It is a more atmospheric visit than a bright, open cenote.

Cenote Tza Ujun Kat tour itinerary

A cave-lover's morning.

• 08:00 Pickup in Mérida
• 09:15 Tza Ujun Kat, first in
• 10:45 Santa Bárbara
• 12:30 Lunch in Homún
• 14:00 Canunchén
• 16:00 Return

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Swimming at Cenote Tza Ujun Kat: rules & facilities

Life jackets are standard. The staircase and rock can be slippery, so take care in low light.

Do not touch the stalactites, since oils from hands harm them.

Because the chamber is dim, bring a waterproof torch or rely on the light the guide provides, and keep a hand on the rail on the steps. Water shoes make a real difference on the wet stone.

Avoid touching walls and formations. Cave surfaces are delicate and a bit of oil from your hands can stop them growing.

Best time to visit Cenote Tza Ujun Kat

Light inside is best when the sun is high, roughly late morning to early afternoon. Early starts mean fewer swimmers and clearer photos.

Cave cenotes keep a steady temperature all year, which makes them an excellent plan B when the weather is scorching or when a shower sweeps through. Even so, the walk from the car park can be muddy after rain.

If you want the clearest photos, go when the sun is high, and expect fewer people on weekdays.

Nearby cenotes & sites

Santa Bárbara, Canunchén and Yaxbacaltún are the nearest. Mayapán ruins and Acanceh are good non-swimming additions.

The Homún cluster is the obvious neighbour, but the Cenote Ring has other stories. Mayapán, a former Maya capital, and the stucco palace at Acanceh make strong cultural counterpoints to a day of caves.

Homún village has simple restaurants where you can order poc chuc, relleno negro or panuchos after your swim.

• Santa Bárbara
• Canunchén
• Yaxbacaltún
• Mayapán

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