Cenote Sambulá Tours

A Cenote Sambulá tour takes you towards the Gulf Coast side of the state, north-east of Mérida, and suits travellers who want to combine a cenote swim with Motul, a market town known for its eggs-and-tortilla breakfast. It is a good option for a relaxed day away from the big-name sites.

Request a quote All cenote tours

Cenote Sambulá tour options

Sambulá works as part of a loop through Motul, with a stop for huevos motuleños, the dish named after the town: fried eggs on tortillas with ham, peas and tomato sauce.

A private driver can add Telchac Puerto or a Gulf beach.

Sambulá is best treated as part of a north-eastern loop. The road from Mérida passes through flat henequen country, and the day gains structure from stops in Motul and on the coast.

A private driver can adjust the plan depending on how much beach time you want.

What Cenote Sambulá is like

There is little reliable public detail on the cenote itself, so we do not describe features or depth. The area is flat, hot and agricultural, which makes any shaded swim welcome.

We cannot describe the cenote in detail, because reliable published information is scarce. The setting is the flat, hot countryside of the Gulf Coast hinterland, where shade and cool water are especially welcome.

We confirm the cenote type, access and any fee before you go.

Cenote Sambulá tour itinerary

Motul and Sambulá loop.

08:30 Pickup in Mérida
09:45 Motul market
10:30 Sambulá cenote
12:30 Huevos motuleños
14:30 Telchac Puerto beach
17:00 Return

Cenote Sambulá tour prices

Format	Typical price
Private day	USD 170-300 per vehicle
Shared tour if available	USD 60-100 per person
Entry fee	Confirmed on booking

Swimming at Cenote Sambulá: rules & facilities

Bring a towel and sun protection. Life jackets may be provided.

Follow local rules, wear a life jacket if one is provided, and rinse before swimming. Bring cash and a towel, as facilities may be limited.

If you plan to continue to the beach, pack a second set of dry clothes.

Best time to visit Cenote Sambulá

November to April offers the most pleasant weather. From June to October, heat and humidity build, and storms may roll in during the afternoon.

Mornings are best for both the swim and the market in Motul.

Nearby cenotes & sites

Motul and Telchac Puerto are close. Dzilam de Bravo's wetlands are further east.

Motul, with its huevos motuleños and market, is the closest town. Telchac Puerto and its beach, Xcambó's ruins and Dzilam de Bravo's reserve can be added on a longer day. Izamal is also within reach.

Motul
Telchac Puerto
Dzilam de Bravo
Izamal

Cenote Sambulá FAQs

Cenote Ring & Izamal · from US$50Cuzamá Cenote ToursA Cuzamá cenotes tour is built around a very Yucatecan ride: a horse-drawn cart on narrow rails, called a truk, that carries you through scrubland to underground cenotes.Cenote Ring & Izamal · from US$55Homún Cenote ToursA Homún cenotes tour takes you to the heart of the Yucatán's Cenote Ring, a cluster of underground and semi-open sinkholes about an hour south-east of Mérida.Mérida & the Northwest · from US$40Mérida Cenote ToursA Mérida cenotes tour is the easy way to swim in a sinkhole without a long drive, because several good options sit within 30 to 60 minutes of the city.Valladolid & the East · from US$45Valladolid Cenote ToursA Valladolid cenotes tour puts several of the Yucatán's most photographed sinkholes within a short ride of one of the peninsula's loveliest colonial towns.Valladolid & the East · from US$55Cenote X'Canché ToursA Cenote X'Canché tour pairs a swim with the Maya ruins of Ek Balam, since the cenote sits a short ride from the archaeological site north of Valladolid.Gulf Coast · from US$85Río Lagartos Flamingo ToursA Río Lagartos tour takes you into a biosphere reserve on Yucatán's north-east coast, where flamingos, crocodiles and salt flats share the same lagoon.Gulf Coast · from US$70Las Coloradas Pink Lakes ToursA Las Coloradas tour visits the pink salt lakes of Yucatán's north coast, where industrial evaporation ponds glow in shades from rose to coral.Gulf CoastEl Cuyo Tours & Day TripsAn El Cuyo tour reaches a remote fishing village on the north-east coast, where long empty beaches, shallow turquoise water and constant breeze draw kitesurfers and people who want to switch off.Gulf Coast · from US$50Xcambó Tours & Day TripsXcambó tours explore a small Maya salt-trading port on Yucatán's north coast, where a Christian chapel stands on top of a platform among mangroves.

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.

Request a quote