Cenotes of Cuzamá
Cenotes de Cuzamá (Chunkanán)
Ride a horse-drawn railcar through sisal fields to three underground cenotes, then climb down to swim in their clear blue waters for a unique experience.
The Cenotes de Cuzamá lie about 50 km southeast of Mérida, with the entrance in the village of Chunkanán. They are among the most distinctive cenote experiences in Yucatán. Visitors ride a small cart (truck) pulled by horses along the narrow-gauge tracks of a former sisal plantation, passing through scrub and sisal fields to reach three cenotes, which are either underground or partly open to the sky. Climb down wooden ladders or stone steps to swim in the crystal-clear blue water, with sunlight streaming in through openings above. The full trip takes about 3 hours. Carts are priced per cart (confirm on site). Bring a swimsuit, a towel and a waterproof bag, and do not wear sunscreen in the water.
Opening hours
Daily about 8:00 am–4:00 pm (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Cenotes of Homún
- Mayapán
- Hacienda Sotuta de Peón
- Lucas de Gálvez Market
- Ermita de Santa Isabel
- MACAY Contemporary Art Museum
- Mérida Cathedral (San Ildefonso)
- Casa de Montejo