Valladolid & the East
Cenote Oxman Tours
A Cenote Oxman tour is a swim in a hacienda cenote just outside Valladolid, with vines and roots hanging into clear water and a grounds setting that feels like old Yucatán. It suits couples and families who want a more relaxed cenote and perhaps a bite to eat on site.
Cenote Oxman tour options
Oxman works well as a mid-morning cenote or a late-afternoon stop, because it is a short drive from the centre of Valladolid. It is often combined with Suytun or Zací.
We can arrange a private driver for a relaxed, unhurried trip.
Oxman is a gentle choice for a late afternoon, when day-trippers have left and the hacienda grounds feel more private.
What Cenote Oxman is like
Oxman is tucked into the grounds of a former hacienda, where a short path leads to the cenote. The water is clear and the hanging roots give the pool a lush look. The setting feels like a quiet garden more than a tourist stop.
Details such as stairs and platform layout can change, so we confirm them before your trip.
The cenote is surrounded by hacienda grounds with old walls and gardens. Vines and roots hang toward the water, and the stone around the pool gives it a green, shady look. Visitors usually describe it as a calm place to swim rather than a dramatic one.
Some visitors stay at the hacienda hotel or eat at its restaurant, but check current services when you book.
Cenote Oxman tour itinerary
An easy afternoon.
- 13:00 Lunch in Valladolid
- 14:30 Drive to Oxman
- 15:00 Swim and relax in the grounds
- 16:30 Return to town
- 17:30 Evening walk around the plaza
Cenote Oxman tour prices
| Format | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Shared multi-cenote tour | USD 40-75 per person |
| Private driver, half-day | USD 70-130 per vehicle |
| Entry fee if not included | About MXN 100-200 (2026) |
Swimming at Cenote Oxman: rules & facilities
Life jackets are normally available and showers are customary. The hacienda has changing facilities.
Life jackets are normally required. There are changing rooms, and a short walk from the entrance leads to the water. Wear water shoes on the steps.
Respect the grounds, which are managed as a private property.
Best time to visit Cenote Oxman
Afternoon visits are calm and the light is gentle. In the wet season mosquitoes appear near the vegetation, so bring repellent for use after swimming.
Late afternoon light is soft, and the grounds are less busy. In the morning, the water is cool and the setting quiet.
Rainy season mosquito numbers go up near vegetation, so use repellent after swimming.
Nearby cenotes & sites
Suytun is about 15 minutes away, Zací is in the centre, and Dzitnup's Xkekén and Samulá are west of town. Ek Balam is farther north.
Valladolid's food scene, including longaniza and cochinita, is worth saving room for.
Suytun is about 15 minutes away by car, Zací is in town and the Dzitnup cenotes are on the other side of Valladolid. Chichén Itzá is 40 minutes away.
In Valladolid, evening is the best time to walk the plaza when the colonial buildings are lit.
- Suytun
- Zací
- Xkekén and Samulá
- Ek Balam
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