The Cenotes of Cuzama

Yucatán is known for its many "cenotes" and underground rivers. One of the most important places for the beauty and state of preservation of its cenotes is Cuzamá.

Information courtesy of Citlali: Cuauhtémoc Canto, Karol Noh Ceballos, Rosalva Ojeda Chan y Mariza Pech Alonzo.

Main Cenotes of Cuzamá



Chelentún

Chelentún means ‘lying stone’. It is nearly located 3 kilometres from the Chunkanán Hacienda and 3 kilometres to the south of Cuzamá. Chelentún is one of the most eye-catching places of the Peninsula. The water is blue and crystalline. Chelentún has rock formations such as stalactites and waterfalls. This cenote is an entertainment place since it is cave in its majority.

Bolom-chojol
It means ‘nine water leaks’. It is located 48 km from Mérida City. It is a close-style cenote where you can swim and dive. It has a blue-water mirror, and there are caves in its interior. In the central part of the ceiling, there are hanging roots of a poplar which touch the water surface.

Chansinic’che

It means ‘tree with small ants’, it is the second place in the route to visit from Cuzamá and it offers the best conditions to practice water sports and rappel (or abseiling). Its large water pool with caves and impressive views is bathed by the sun rays turning it into a visual spectacle which amazes those who visit it.