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Santa Barbara Cenotes 1 Day Tour

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10 hours (approx.)
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Shared service tour. Duration of tour 10 hr.
We will pick you up at 8:00 am at your hotel in downtown Merida.
We will live the adventure of exploring 3 of the most beautiful cenotes in all of Mexico, while we learn about their history and why they are so important to the state of Yucatan.
The cenotes of Santa Barbara in Homun, Yucatan, famous in the region for its cenotes and the peculiar way to visit them. The tour through the different cenotes is done in "trucks", which are small carts pulled by horses in an incredible taste of adventure.
At the end of the tour we will return to Merida.

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  • Lunch
  • Travel insurance
  • Tickets
  • Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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Only applies to hotels in downtown Merida. Does not apply to Airbnb

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Cenote Santa Bárbara

The word Cenote comes from the Mayan dzonoot: ‘hole with water’. These are caverns or flooded grottos connected to each other. The cenotes of Santa Barbara in Homun are: Poolcocom Cenote: open type with coarse ramones vegetation, the body of water is not relatively large with an approximate length of 13 meters by 5 meters wide with a depth of between 1.5 to 2 meters on the shore and a maximum average of 15 meters in the deepest part. Cenote Cascabel closed type (cavern) with few rock formations; the depth is between 1.5 meters to 15 meters. Chacksikin cenote: it is semi-open; It has an entrance of 5 to 6 meters wide, free fall approximately 12 meters. The surface of the water is 40 meters wide with a huge 10 high vault adorned on the ceiling with lots of speleothems such as stalactites, stalagmites, columns and stone curtains, the water is crystal blue with a fairly deep visibility .
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Homun

Homún, which in the Mayan language means Five Tenders. Homún is one of the 106 municipalities in the state of Yucatán, in southeastern Mexico. Located in the south central portion of the state. The municipal seat has the same name. The town has become known for having a large number of cenotes, caves and archaeological sites that protect stories of the Mayan culture. Homún is located approximately 60 minutes from the city of Mérida, Yucatán, and is a town open to tourism, with great beauty in each of its streets.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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