San Antonio Mulix Cenotes

About 49 kilometers away from the city of Merida, the village of San Antonio Mulix is another must-see

It has an ecotourism stop called Tumben Zazil Kin Zonot, surrounded by a colorful landscape. This destination offers two fantastic cenotes: the X’batun cenote, an extraordinary location to practice cave diving or just take a refreshing swim, and the Dzombakal cenote, whose clear waters invite travelers to dive into nature.A great way to take the tour is by bike, as you’ll be able to enjoy the wonderful scenery, including regional flora and fauna that will allow you to relax and forget about the city hustle and bustle. X’batun is in a hollow surrounded by rocks and plants. Around it, you can hear the singing birds that come down to drink, and water lilies give the cenote’s crystal clear waters a special touch as you dive in and swim among colored fish.The water in both cenotes is ideal for the summer,since it turns them into refreshing refuges from the overwhelmingly high temperatures. You can dive, swim and snorkel in both caves, drifting along their mystic waters, the source of life for the ancient Mayans.

It is located 49 kilometers from Merida, Uxmal by Muna-road deviates at kilometer 39 on the right, heading for the former cocoa plantation. Now when you reach the former hacienda San Antonio Mulix, there you take a dirt road 2.3 miles to reach this cenote. You can enter with your vehicle or you also have the option to rent a bike.

Both cenotes are accessible from 9 am to 5 pm; cabins, tents, bicycles, snorkeling equipment, lifejacketsand guide services are available for rent.

You can rent bicycles for the tour, as well as lifejackets for added safety. On the way to the cenotes you’ll be able to enjoy typical scenes of life in Yucatan and an environmentally-friendly restaurant, powered by solar panels.