Visiting info

Hours and fees

Homún’s cenotes are run by local families and cooperatives, so there is no single ticket or opening time. Most open in the morning and close in the late afternoon, roughly 9am to 5pm, though smaller ones keep looser hours. Each cenote charges its own entrance fee, usually a modest amount per person (approximate — the site verifies exact figures as we confirm them). You will pay separately at each one, plus whatever you agree with your moto-taxi guide for the afternoon.

Everything here is cash only. There are no card machines and no ATMs you can rely on. Bring more small bills than you think you need.

How long to allow

A half to full day covers it. Three or four cenotes at an unhurried pace is a satisfying afternoon; trying to cram in eight just leaves you cold and rushed. Most people fold Homún into a single day trip from Mérida.

What to bring

• Cash in small denominations, for entry fees, your guide and tips
• Swimsuit worn under your clothes — changing areas are basic
• Water shoes or sandals with grip; ladders and rock steps get slippery
• A towel, drinking water and a dry bag for your phone
• Biodegradable sunscreen only, and ideally rinse it off before swimming to protect the water

Beating crowds and heat

Go early. Weekends and Yucatecan holidays draw local families, and the popular cenotes fill up by midday. A weekday morning is the sweet spot — cooler, quieter, and the water at its clearest. Skip September if you can, when the rainy season dims visibility.