Cenote Ring & Izamal
Cenote Yaxbacaltún Tours
A Cenote Yaxbacaltún tour is for travellers who want a deeper, quieter corner of the Homún cluster, away from the busiest cenotes. It suits adults and older children who are comfortable with stairs and cooler cave water.
Cenote Yaxbacaltún tour options
Yaxbacaltún rarely stands alone, since the point of visiting Homún is stacking cenotes. We can schedule it as the middle stop so you avoid the early rush at the others.
A smaller group works best here, because the chamber feels tighter than open sites.
This is a good option for travellers who like to choose a less obvious name on a list. The cenote has a following among people who explore the Cenote Ring on their own.
What Cenote Yaxbacaltún is like
Yaxbacaltún sits among the cave cenotes around Homún. We do not claim a precise depth or feature list, because published information varies. What we can promise is the Homún routine: a descent by steps, a cool rinse area and a pool you swim in with a life jacket.
If you are after a dramatic ceiling hole, ask us which cenote suits that best.
Cenote Yaxbacaltún tour itinerary
Yaxbacaltún as the midday stop.
- 08:45 Pickup in Mérida
- 10:00 First cenote in Homún
- 11:30 Yaxbacaltún
- 13:00 Lunch with cochinita pibil
- 14:30 Optional stop at Acanceh
- 16:30 Mérida
Cenote Yaxbacaltún tour prices
| Format | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Shared Homún tour | USD 55-95 per person |
| Private driver, full day | USD 180-300 per vehicle |
| Entry if not included | About MXN 100-250 (2026) |
| Lunch | USD 8-15 per person |
Swimming at Cenote Yaxbacaltún: rules & facilities
Life jackets are standard, and a quick rinse before swimming protects the water. Stairs can be steep, so people with knee problems should tell us in advance.
Bring a towel you do not mind getting dusty, as parking areas are unpaved.
The key point is stair safety, since stone steps can be slippery. Hold the handrail, use water shoes and descend slowly. Life jackets are provided on site.
Best time to visit Cenote Yaxbacaltún
Late morning is a good time, when other groups have moved on. The water is cool all year, and the surrounding bush is greenest in rainy months.
From November to April the weather is dry and roads are good. Rain can make rural tracks muddy and delay a visit.
Because Homún sites vary in busyness, ask us for the quietest day.
Nearby cenotes & sites
Santa Bárbara, Tza Ujun Kat and Canunchén are the nearest alternatives. If you want a break from cenotes, Mayapán's ruins or Acanceh make a nice contrast.
Santa Bárbara, Tza Ujun Kat and Canunchén are all nearby, and Homún's plaza is a pleasant place to rest. Mayapán and Acanceh add culture.
- Santa Bárbara
- Tza Ujun Kat
- Canunchén
- Mayapán and Acanceh
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