Tres Cenotes Tour from Merida

This day tour from Mérida takes you to the Santa Bárbara cenotes near the town of Homún, about an hour away, where you visit three different cenotes in a single outing — from enclosed underground caverns to open-air pools surrounded by jungle.

The route also includes a stretch by bike or van to reach the cenotes, and at each stop you can swim in clear, cool water; the three sites are set apart by their distinct character, some fully covered and others open to the sky.

It's a good fit for travelers looking for a nature-focused, relatively relaxed day near Mérida, with some connection to the Mayan landscape the cenotes sit within, rather than a heavily programmed excursion.

Transfer from your accommodation and entrance to the cenotes are included; lunch is not, so plan to bring food or buy something along the way. You'll be picked up in your hotel's main lobby, where the operator will be waiting with a sign — for example a blue T-shirt or one with the company logo.