Santa Barbara with Tour in Izamal
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Merida, Mexico
- 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Use of bicycle
- Entrance to all cenotes
- Lifevest
- Lunch a la carte
- Visit to Izamal
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.7:00 am
Ticket Redemption Point
Cenote Santa Bárbara, Sobre, C. 19 S/N, 97580 Homún, Yuc., Mexico
Itinerary
1
Merida
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Homun Cenotes
6 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
Izamal
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Merida
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 40 reviews
Claire_R, Dec 2025
Had a fantastic day! Efrain our driver and guide of the area was lovely and helpful! The Cenotes were beautiful and we had fun cycling between them. Lunch was great trying the local cuisine and we loved the visit to Izamal to finish the tour.
Gena_L, Nov 2025
The cenotes have been on my bucket list for a while now and when presented with a long weekend we decided to make it happen. We were a group of 8 consisting of family and friends of ages 15-55. If I’m being honest I have never seen so much happiness on the faces of a travel group than on this journey. Everyone was excited and in awe at each of the 4 cenotes. They were all magical.
I did quite a bit of research in advance and really wanted to hit the very best ones we could but found it impossible to know which ones would really be the best by looking at a computer screen. I have to say choosing to visit the 4 Santa Barbara cenotes was the beat decision I could have made. Each are very different but very close in proximity to each other which makes it easy to have an incredible and diverse experience in a short time.
Julian our tour guide was also fantastic. He was friendly, patient and informative. In short, do not hesitate to book this excursion. You won’t regret it.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello, thank you so much for your comments and kind words. We are working hard to offer you extraordinary experiences. We will pass your feedback on to our guide, Julian, and we are at your service for future tours.
Leigh_H, Feb 2025
Getting to the cenotes early avoided the crowds, the food at the cenotes was excellent, and Izamal beautiful. Our guide was kind and knowledgeable. Overall an incredibly positive experience and I would recommend to anyone.
Christine_S, Nov 2024
Loved the cenotes, had a great guide, met fun people. Going early made it much better, no crowds. I would recommend this trip definitely.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
So glad to hear you enjoyed the cenotes! We're happy your guide was great and that you got to meet some fun people. Starting early definitely makes the experience better by avoiding the crowds. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you on your next adventure in Yucatán!
Jason_V, Nov 2024
This was a beautiful tour of the Cenotes and Izamal! We were the first and only tour group in the Cenotes until our last… so TAKE THE EARLIEST booking… it is worth the earlier rise! The food is great and are very big portions! Our guide was wonderful in watching our belongings as we swam at each Cenote… which allowed us to take pics! The town of Izamal was quaint with a brief, but steep, climb to the pyramid top! Ended with a stroll through the city and a different flavor to ice cream: maize!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the cenotes, Izamal, and the food. Waking up early really makes a difference, and we’re happy your guide took care of everything so you could enjoy it to the fullest. We hope to see you again soon on another tour in Yucatán!
Josie_O, Aug 2024
This tour was fabulous! Our tour guide, Delio, was wonderful and very informative. He took great care of us during our trip and was very friendly.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour so much and that Delio made your experience so special. His knowledge and kindness really make a difference, and we're glad to hear that he took such good care of you during the tour. We look forward to joining you again on another adventure!
RafaellaHugo_W, Aug 2024
Freddy was an amazing guide! My husband and I went on this tour for our honeymoon, and we had an incredible time. We left early from Merida and were the first people to arrive at the cenotes, and got to experience them without a crowd, and even were the first to have lunch at the delicious restaurant. The lunch that was given to us was seriously a highlight for us, specially the sopa de lima with the empanadas de chaya y queso. I would definitely recommend this tour to our friends and family.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We're so glad to read your review! We're thrilled to hear that Freddy made your honeymoon such a special experience. Arriving early and enjoying the cenotes without the crowds is one of the best ways to experience it. And we're so glad that lunch was one of the highlights for you, especially the lime soup and the chaya empanadas with cheese! We really appreciate your recommendation and would love for your friends and family to experience this adventure as well. We hope to see you on another tour soon!
Bonnie_D, Jul 2024
Teddy was an excellent tour guide who gave us the best services during the tour! He was very knowledgeable about the sites he took us to, and his descriptions were very informative. I learned a lot about Mayan history. The weather was very hot and humid but he waited for us patiently as we went to see the scenes. He deserves a big tip!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your positive review! We are glad to know that Teddy made your experience memorable with his detailed explanations and patience, especially in the hot weather. It's great that you learned so much about Mayan history during the tour. You will certainly share this knowledge with your loved ones. We really appreciate your recommendation and for recognizing Teddy's efforts! We hope to see you again on future adventures.
Nabil_T, Jul 2024
The cenotes of Santa Barbara are a must! We visited all 4 cenotes and the food was great. We stoped at Isamal and another small pueblito. Our guide was incredible very knowledgeable about Mayan history and the modern Mayan and Yucatán people/area. We had a great time with my parents.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
How wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the tour so much! The Santa Barbara Cenotes are definitely a unique place to explore, and we're glad that you made the most of your visit to all four cenotes. Plus, it's great to know that our guide's knowledge made the tour even more interesting, both about Mayan history and modern peoples in the region. We're so happy that you and your parents had a great time! We look forward to the opportunity to join you on more adventures.
Michael_R, Jul 2024
Freddy is a great guide. He's super knowledgeable and friendly. The cenotes he took us to were amazing and each one was a different type. We loved that the tour departed early since it meant that we were the first ones in the cenotes. We had them all to ourselves! Izamal is a very pretty town to end the tour on. I would definitely recommend this tour and Guias de Yucatan.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are glad to hear that Freddy made your tour special with his knowledge and kindness. Having the cenotes to yourselves is definitely a plus when leaving early, and Izamal was the perfect finishing touch to the day. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour with Yucatán Guides!
heidi_a, Jul 2024
It was lovely to swim the Cenotes and see Izamal. Enjoyed David’s skillful guiding and stories. It was a lovely tour!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed the tour so much! We're glad to hear that the experience in the cenotes and in Izamal was so special to you. David is truly dedicated to sharing his passion for Mayan history and culture, and we're thrilled that you enjoyed his stories. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing us for your adventure! We look forward to joining you again in the future!
Antonia_C, Jun 2024
My wife and I went with one other couple to 4 Cenotes, it was our first time and it did not disappoint. We had a blast, bring swim shoes and googles. Worth every cent, don't forget to tip your tour guide/driver.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience visiting the cenotes so much! It's a magical place, and it seems that you really made the most of your first time. Great advice about swimming shoes and goggles, they definitely make a difference.
Thank you for highlighting the importance of recognizing the efforts of the guide and driver; they are key to making everything go perfectly. We hope you take away unforgettable memories from this adventure!
Joaquin_T, Dec 2024
1 nunca llegó un guía al punto de encuentro, enviaron al chofer, el hizo un gran trabajo tratando de cubrir al guía pero no era su función
2 en realidad no fueron 4 cenotes fueron 3, uno estaba cerrado y nunca avisaron esto aunque lo sabían, no pudimos decidir si aún así seguíamos interesados. Cobraron y avisaron de ese cambio ya en el lugar de encuentro.
3 nos citaron 7:15 y al llegar a los cenotes estaban cerrados por que habrían 30 minutos más tarde, no tiene caso esperar ahí media hora si ya saben que abren más tarde
4 La guía en Izamal la tuvo que buscar el chofer en el transcurso del viaje, no estaba asignada desde un principio. Demasiada improvisación
El comentario del chofer es que el tema de los guías era por que estábamos en temporada alta, no entiendo eso, que no es el turismo a lo que se dedican, cómo no pudieron prevenir eso.
Michaela_C, Jun 2024
Fue una experiencia excelente gracias a nuestra guia Claudia Ramirez. Sus conocimientos de la región, su historia, sus pueblos y costumbres son excelentes. Los cenotes son espectaculares y en Santa Barbara se pueden visitar los 3 tipos. La comida fue muy buen. La visita a Izamal fue bonita y interesante. Nos encataria volver algún día para la misma o otra excursión.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que Claudia, con su conocimiento y pasión por la región, hizo de tu tour una experiencia tan memorable. Los cenotes de Santa Bárbara siempre son un punto destacado, y es fantástico que hayas podido disfrutar de los tres tipos diferentes. También es genial que hayas disfrutado de la comida y de la visita a Izamal. ¡Esperamos tener la oportunidad de acompañarte nuevamente en el futuro, ya sea en esta misma excursión o en otra aventura!
Cristian_A, Apr 2024
Muy buen tour. El guia Kumen ( guias de Yucatán) fue muy amable, la actividad se desarrollo en el tiempo previsto. En Izamal no esperaba ver ruinas sin embargo si las hay y fueron visitadas, todo muy bien.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
¡Gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del tour y que Kumen hizo un excelente trabajo. Es genial que te sorprendieran las ruinas en Izamal, ¡es un lugar lleno de historia! Gracias por compartir tu experiencia, esperamos tener la oportunidad de guiarte nuevamente en el futuro.
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