The 12 Best Cenote Tours in Merida

1.Choose your experience to live in Los 7 Cenotes San Gerónimo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Bike to Los 7 Cenotes San Gerónimo, swim a semi-open cenote and cave, with bilingual guide and optional Yucatecan lunch.

“There are no words to explain how ridiculously magnificent this experience was! Hassel and Alicia were the best hosts I have ever had in any guided tour I have ever been on in my life. They were so attentive, genuine, kind, and so adventurous! They made sure all of us had a good and personable time. We all felt like kings and queens. The ranch was beautiful, the food was delicious, the ambiance was unreal. I could have swam in the cenotes forever. They offer one-of-a-kind experiences in the cenotes, and even a special surprise that you will have to see for yourself to find out!! Superb experience for all…”

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2.Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Beat Chichén Itzá crowds with early entry, then swim at a private family cenote and finish in yellow Izamal from Mérida.

“We had a fantastic guide, and it was great to see Chichen Itza before the crowd and heat. The private cenote was gorgeous and the vegetarian meal was delicious. I wouls highly recommend this tour!”

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3.Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Izamal Magic Town with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Early Chichen Itza entry, a Saamal cenote swim, and Izamal town magic from Merida, with guide, buffet lunch, and key extras.

“As it was a 3 hr drive from Merida we chose to use a tour rather than the long drive. The bus was very comfortable and the driver excellent even though there was bad weather returning I felt safe. The site was very crowded but interesting. The buffet and ceynote after was not so nice. We only ate at 2:30 when thought it was noon. There was an additional charge for the cenote. We also stopped along the way to shop which was a waste. If not for the lovely bus I would have rather done it on my own.”

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4.Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 246 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $79

Mérida day trip to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Ik Kil, Izamal, plus a buffet lunch, small-group van ride, and guide-led storytelling.

“Such a great day! Our guide Pedro was very knowledgeable, and fun. He was really inclusive, and wonderful. We felt really safe with our driver too, he was really calm and patient too. There was so much packed in to our day and I really recommend this trip!”

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5.Uxmal, Cenote and Kabah Archaeological Site Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 139 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Guided Uxmal and Kabah ruins plus a Cenote Sámbula swim from Mérida, with air-conditioned comfort and bilingual guides.

“The guide was well prepared and she provided a lot of information about the two sites and the history of Mayan culture. The tour left us an amazing impression of the sites and we recommend this activity for sure. One small thing: it is better to bring something to eat for the day. the timing between activities are quite tight and the possibility to buy something are not much. Overall super excursion! thanks 👍”

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6.Chichen Itza, Izamal & Cenote with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · from $84

Early Chichén Itzá, a swim at Xcajum cenote, and Izamal’s yellow streets, plus buffet lunch, in one long guided day from Mérida.

“Miguel was a fantastic tour guide. Immensely knowledgeable. The trip went to smoothly. The combination of the day trip to Chichen Itza and a Cenote was the perfect itinerary. Highly recommend this package. Would do this again.”

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7.Chichen Itza Cenote, Food Experience & Izamal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 10 hours · from $110

Early Chichen Itza, a private cenote swim, Yucatan food, and Izamal’s yellow town on a small-group day trip from Mérida.

“We had an excellent and full day. All was smooth and clear, with informative talks and down time. Highly recommend!”

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8.Hacienda Sotuta de Peon w/ Cenote & Henequen Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 62 reviews · 3 - 4.5 hours · from $58Best value

Tour Hacienda Sotuta de Peón from Merida, ride mule powered henequen trucks, learn sisal making, visit a Mayan house, swim Cenote Dzul Ha.

“Guide did a great job of telling the history of the Yucatan and how the plantantion came into existence and its demise.”

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9.Uxmal, two Amazing Cenotes & Local Food Tour from Mérida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $89

Uxmal ruins, two cenotes (Abala and San Antonio Mulix), and authentic Muna lunch on an 8-hour English tour from Mérida.

“Excellent tour. Had a great time! Learned a lot, saw a lot, and did a lot. Would definitely recommend! Eric was a great guide!”

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10.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Izamal, a Magical Town with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 11h 30m · from $75

Early-access Chichén Itzá, cenote swim, Valladolid and Izamal with a guide, lunch, and a drink, all from Merida for $75 plus entry tax.

“Un grand merci à notre guide Rosendo pour ses explications tres intéressantes, sa gentillesse, nous avons appris pleins de choses sur la culture Maya grace à lui. Je recommande à 100% ce tour!”

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11.The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 7 hours · from $93

Early small-group Uxmal tour from Mérida, with a quiet cenote swim and a home-cooked Mayan family lunch, guided by a licensed expert.

“I wish, i could give more stars. We were so lucky to have our tour with Hernan. In Uxmal he was so patient with all our questions and explains everything very good. After that, he Shows us a cenote, beside the big and overfull tourismn ones. It was just magical.. we were nearly alone in the cenote. The food was great too. Hernan took care of our vegetarian wishes. This tour was definitly one of our Highlights in mexico! Gracias !!”

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12.Uxmal, Hacienda Yaxcopoil and Cenote with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 8 hours · from $143

Mérida day trip to Uxmal, Hacienda Yaxcopoil, and Peba cenote with lunch, hotel pickup, and bilingual guide in 8 hours.

“Daniel was fantastic, car broke down and he tried his very best to sort it out. He was friendly and well prepared. I found the tour too expensive for what they offered though”

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