8-Hour Cenotes Tour in Yucatán with Swimming and Local Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover three stunning cenotes in a peaceful natural setting
• 02 Swim and relax in crystal-clear waters surrounded by nature
• 03 Enjoy a refreshing day in Yucatán with time at three nearby cenotes
• 04 Savor lunch at a local restaurant during your cenote experience

Explore three beautiful cenotes near Mérida, each located close to the next for a relaxed day in nature. Swim, unwind, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of these natural pools, reached by stairways of approximately 15 to 30 steps depending on the site. To help preserve the purity of the water, sunscreen and insect repellent are not permitted before entering the cenotes. With time for swimming, relaxation, and a local lunch, this experience offers a refreshing escape in Yucatán.

Explore three beautiful cenotes near Mérida, each located close to the next for a relaxed day in nature.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Three Cenotes and Local Lunch from Mérida

• 9:00 am - Depart from Mérida or your chosen location.
• 10:15 am - Arrive at the first cenote and begin swimming and relaxing.
• 11:00 am - Depart for the second cenote.
• 11:15 am - Arrive at the second cenote and enjoy time in the water.
• 12:00 pm - Depart for the third cenote.
• 12:45 pm - Depart towards the local lunch stop.
• 1:15 pm - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• 3:00 pm - Depart back to Mérida.
• 4:15 pm - Arrive in Mérida.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up at your location (hotel-Airbnb)
• Certified English-speaking guide with federal license, as required by Mexican law
• Fully licensed tourism vehicle with special plates and insurance, as required by Mexican law
• Entrance fees to 3 cenotes
• Lunch
• Towels
• Additional stops along the way according to your interests
• Cooler with drinks of your choice
• Drop-off at your location

What's Not Included

• Tips are not mandatory, but they are always greatly appreciated.
• Any additional entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
• Souvenirs or personal purchases

What to bring

• Sandals or water shoes
• Swimsuit
• Lots of excitement to swim :)

Know before you go

• The cenotes are located close to one another.
• The use of sunscreen or insect repellent is not permitted before entering the cenotes in order to protect the water quality and preserve these natural sites.
• The cenotes are accessed via stairs leading down to the swimming areas.
• There are approximately 15 to 30 steps, depending on the specific cenote.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

Tour start

Yucatan, Mexico

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.