Are you ready to book a cenote tour? If you’re visiting Mérida, Mexico then I’m pretty sure you’ve been hearing all about how incredible the cenotes of the Yucatán Peninsula are and now you want to see for yourself. In this article, you’ll find my rundown of the very best Merida cenote tours, adding one to your Yucatán itinerary is a great idea..

I have personally been to every single one of the sites included below. I’m utterly obsessed with Mérida and Yucatán and love discovering all the fun there is to be had around the city.

I know that not everyone loves travel planning as much as I do so I figured I’d make your life easier and mine a little more fun by finding and sharing the very best Mérida cenote tours available so you don’t have to.

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How to get to the Cenotes around Mérida

🚘 Without a car it can be difficult to visit the cenotes around Mérida on your own. It is technically possible to visit some cenotes with public transport but it’s much easier to hire a car or take a tour.

👦🏽 If you’re wondering which cenotes would be good for families with kids or less able swimmers, I’ve got you covered with this article I wrote specifically for people looking for shallow cenotes.

Cenote tours will often include time at a hacienda or an archaeological site as well as a cenote.

📌 If you’re wondering about which cenote to visit after a trip to Chichén Itzá, let’s take a look in this article here.

The Best Merida Cenote Tours For 2023-24

1️⃣ Chichén Itza, Izamal and Private Cenote

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⏰ Duration 8 hours | check rates and dates

Cenote Tour Details

📌 Visit the modern wonder of the world, Chichén Itzá and learn about the ancient Maya

📌 Visit the fascinating yellow city of Izamal and explore the convent and pyramid

📌 Enjoy a traditional lunch with a Maya family in their home

📌 Swim in a private cenote

📌 Small tour groups – max of 10 people

📌 Tour offered in English and Spanish

Hernán is an incredible tour guide. I learned so much from this trip! The early start was definitely worth it- we were some of the first people to enter Chichén Itzá. The cenote was beautiful, and the family that hosted us for lunch was kind and welcoming (and the food was incredible). I would definitely recommend this trip. (June 2023)

2️⃣ Santa Barbara Cenotes and Mayapan

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⏰ Duration 7 – 9 hours | Check rates and dates

Cenote Tour Details

📌 Visit the peaceful Mayapan, one of the most beautiful ruins in Yucatán – learn about the history of this site

📌 Swim in the three Santa Barbara cenotes

📌 Either bike or take the horse-drawn truck to the cenotes

📌 Tour includes lunch at Santa Barbara

📌 Return to Mérida to enjoy Parque Santa Lucia

📌 Tour offered in English and Spanish

OH! This was a great tour! The tour director, Carlos, was great fun and provided a perfect English and Spanish dialect in stellar fashion. I was amazed by the ruins and even got to climb to the top and see it all from above. The cenotes were beautiful, and we had plenty of time to experience all 3 that were so different from each other and equally as fascinating. Swimming in caves is just so amazing, a spiritual feeling really. I’d give it ten stars if I had the option. I’ll do it again. (March 2023)

3️⃣ Yaxcopoil Hacienda, Uxmal and Cenote Peba

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⏰ Duration 8 hours | Check rates and dates

Cenote Tour Details

📌 Visit Hacienda Yaxcopoil to learn about the role henequen played in Yucatán’s history

📌 Spend time at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Uxmal

📌 Restaurant meal included in price

📌 Take a swim in Cenote Peba

📌 Guided tours in English and Spanish

Fabulous day with our wonderful guide Pedro. Very informative and lots of fun. Great food at lunch! Enjoyed the swim in the Cenote to cool off after a very hot day. (April 2023)

4️⃣ Uxmal, Choco Museum and Cenote Private Tour

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⏰ Duration 8 hours | Check rates and dates

Cenote Tour Details

📌 Private tour

📌 Guided tour around Uxmal, the UNESCO World Heritage Maya ruin

📌 Visit the Choco Story Museum to learn about the history of chocolate, taste traditional Maya hot chocolate and experience Maya traditions

📌 Visit a wild cenote on way home

📌 National beers and soft drinks included

📌 Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)

Gabriel was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable about the history of the Maya and created a great experience for my family. (March 2023)

5️⃣ Discover Cenotes of Mucuyche & Santa Barbara Private Tour

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⏰ Duration 8 hours | Check rates and dates

Cenote Tour Details

📌 Private tour – go at your own speed

📌 The tour begins at the old henequen hacienda, Mucuyche, with a tour of the grounds

📌 Swim in the two cenotes on site – one a semi-open cenote, the other (linked by an idyllic swimming channel) a full cave cenote

📌 Take the Santa Barbara horse-truck to the three cenotes and enjoy relaxing and marvelling at the difference beteween them all

📌 Tour available in Spanish and English

Absolutely would recommend this tour. Loved that it was a private tour for just our family so we could go at our own pace. The tour to the Cenotes was beautiful and not packed with tourists so you get to take in the beauty. Snacks and drinks were provided. Would highly recommend Gabriel we absolutely loved him and booked another trip a day later with him to go visit Chitzen Itza.

6️⃣ Ek Balam, Valladolid and Cenote Private Tour

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ⏰ Duration 8 – 10 hours | Check rates and dates

Cenote Tour Details

📌 Explore Ek Balam, a gorgeous jungle archaeological site

📌 Visit the colonial city of Valladolid; enjoy the atmosphere on the main plaza and see the famous San Bernardino convent

📌 Finish the day with a cenote swim and a traditional Yucatecan lunch

📌 Bilingual guides

📌 Bus cooler with beers, soda and water provided

First class operator. The operator allowed us to customize the tour to match our interests. The included meal was excellent. The tour guide was on time, knowledgeable and professional. The guide worked to ensure we had a good time. Highly recommend.

What Else Is There to Do in Mérida?

🧭 Head to any one of Yucatán’s incredible beaches

🧭 Explore the archaeological sites of Yucatán

🧭 Check out the museums of Mérida

🧭 Take a day trip to either of the beautiful cities of Valladolid or Campeche

🧭 Simply enjoy getting to know Mérida and if you’ve come to Mérida with the kids, you’re sure to find fun for them too

Where Should You Stay in Mérida?

I hope you find a tour to please you in this list of my favourite Merida cenote tours And of course, whenever you’re travelling, don’t forget your travel insurance.