You booked this experience
Make your trip unforgettable

Private Tour Cenotes of Mucuyche & Santa Barbara in one day

30 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 30 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Merida, Mexico
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.

8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 1 more
Spanish

Overview

At dawn, with the air still fresh and away from the crowds, we arrive at Santa Bárbara, where ancient cenotes stand as silent witnesses of the past, offering a serene, unhurried swim in absolute calm.
Later, we continue to Mucuyché, a former henequen hacienda where history lives on among restored stone walls and arches. A local guide shares its legacy before we explore its cenotes, where swimming becomes a quiet connection to memory and nature. Two distinct cenotes, linked by a natural channel, invite you to drift through water and vegetation in profound harmony.
This is more than a cenote visit: a slow immersion into water, history and silence, reconnecting you with an ancient landscape.
Highlights
• Cenote Ring: Journey from Mérida through the “Cenote Ring” to connect nature and heritage.
• Cenotes: Experience diverse cenotes in one day, ideal for short stays.
• Mindful exploration: Respect fragile ecosystems.
• Community support: Supports local communities and cenotes.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Life jackets
  • Locker or secure bag
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
See 4 moreSee 4 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

We will meet travelers at the hotel lobby. If you are staying at AirBnb or private accommodation please let us know once booked.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free

Homun Cenotes

Enjoy its four magnificent cenotes, Cascabel, Chaksikin, Xooch, and Pool Coco avoiding the crowds and at your own pace, with time to explore, relax, and swim. The drive from Mérida to Homún takes 1 hour Cenotes tour lasts 2 hours Time for lunch: 1 hour
Read more

4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Cenotes Hacienda Mucuyche

We continue our journey to Hacienda Cenotes Mucuyché, where a local host welcomes us for a guided visit through the historic estate, followed by swimming in its two cenotes, Carlota and Azul, seamlessly connected by a natural channel. A truly remarkable and immersive experience not to be missed. The drive from Santa Bárbara to Hacienda Mucuyché takes 1 hour The tour lasts 2 hours The return drive to Mérida takes approximately 1 hour.
Read more

4 hours Admission Ticket Included

Show 1 more stop

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour supports the local community. We implement sustainable tourism best practices.
  • No mandatory stops at souvenir shops

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour Cenotes of Mucuyche & Santa Barbara in one day?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-140382P5

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.00
30 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 30 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
30
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

Chichen Itza full day Lunch and cenote tickets included

Experience an unforgettable day exploring the best of Yucatan Embark on a unique full-day tour where you discover the cultural, natural and gastronomic richness of …More

Experience an unforgettable day exploring the best of Yucatan Embark on a unique full-day tour where you discover the cultural, natural and gastronomic richness of...

9 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
from
$94

Yucatan Cuisine Tasting Tour Merida

Explore Mérida’s food scene and taste the heart of Yucatán on this walking tour. Visit local market spots and enjoy tastings from four authentic Yucatecan …More

Explore Mérida’s food scene and taste the heart of Yucatán on this walking tour. Visit local market spots and enjoy tastings from four authentic Yucatecan...

1 to 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
from
$47

Celestún Biosphere Reserve Boat Tour from Mérida

Discover the natural beauty of Celestún Biosphere Reserve on a boat trip through mangroves and coastal waterways, with the chance to spot pink flamingos and …More

Discover the natural beauty of Celestún Biosphere Reserve on a boat trip through mangroves and coastal waterways, with the chance to spot pink flamingos and...

8 to 9 hours
4.0 (2)
from
$144

Tomorrow in Uxmal From Merida

An experience that will take you to the amazing archaeological area of Uxmal, a real gem of the Puuc Route. This tour is designed for …More

An experience that will take you to the amazing archaeological area of Uxmal, a real gem of the Puuc Route. This tour is designed for...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (62)
from
$77

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

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

Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to taste the best of the Yucatan cuisine home made cooked and swimm in the only …More

Avoid crowds, beat the heat, no tourist traps, get to taste the best of the Yucatan cuisine home made cooked and swimm in the only...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (371)
from
$86

Tour Valladolid, Cenote Suytun and Cenote Oxman from Mérida

This tour combines three of the most emblematic cenotes in Valladolid with a guided visit to the heart of the Magic Town to learn about …More

This tour combines three of the most emblematic cenotes in Valladolid with a guided visit to the heart of the Magic Town to learn about...

12 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (115)
from
$90

Uxmal, two Amazing Cenotes & Local Food Tour from Mérida

We will start your tour early to avoid the crowds and the heat. In Uxmal, we will have a guided tour with one official guide, …More

We will start your tour early to avoid the crowds and the heat. In Uxmal, we will have a guided tour with one official guide,...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (140)
from
$83

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

This tour brings together the very best of Yucatán in one seamless, immersive, and thoughtfully crafted day. Explore the iconic Chichén Itzá at the perfect …More

This tour brings together the very best of Yucatán in one seamless, immersive, and thoughtfully crafted day. Explore the iconic Chichén Itzá at the perfect...

10 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (273)
from
$115

What's Included

Activity name

  • Private transportation
  • Life jackets
  • Locker or secure bag
  • Minibar: Refreshing beverages and snacks
  • Travel insurance during transportation
  • Local host (Mucuyché)
  • Certified bilingual tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour supports the local community. We implement sustainable tourism best practices.
  • No mandatory stops at souvenir shops

Report Product Issue

Activity name