Full-Day Ancient Cenotes Homún from Mérida
Merida, Mexico
- 9 to 10 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This tour combines a cultural tour at Mayapan with a dip in the beautiful clear waters of Cenote Homun, plus provides dinner. This is a group tour, so you’ll keep costs down, and possibly make some new friends. Life jackets are provided at the cenote, plus you’ll have round-trip transfers from the centrally located meeting spot in Merida.
- Easily meet your guide at the departure point
- Keep costs down by booking this group tour
- Explore both Mayapan and swim in the cenote
- Enjoy an included dinner to keep your energy up
What's Included
- Entrance Fees -Cenote Homun & Mayan Ruins
- Round Transportation & 1 Beverage included in the tour non alhocolic drink
- Life vest at cenotes & Lunch
- Bilingual Guide
- Does not include drinks at bus and restaurant
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- OK MAGUEYC. 60 S/N, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Tours sol turquesa is located nex to OK MAGUEY office esq. con calle 61 Calle 60, C. 61 499, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.12:00 pm
Itinerary
1
Homun Cenotes
10 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- We only provide pickups at meeting point, please contact us to get the correct place
- We recommend that you bring sunscreen, comfortable clothes, swimsuit, a change of clothes, water, and cash.
- If for any reason you are a no show or decide not to go the same day, this tour cannot be rescheduled, you would have to buy again.
- There is no pick up in hotels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.4
based on 21 reviews
AndrewDouglas_K, May 2025
WARNING!
I have two issues with this tour.
Firstly, this tour is priced by the tour operator at 1200 Mexican Pesos which equates to approximately AUD$95. The cost however when booking through TripAdivsor or Viator was $175 or an inflated 84%. DO NOT book via TripAdvisor or Viator as they are ripping off unexpected tourists. Take some time to visit the local tourism office and get the local prices.
Secondly the tour itself visited 3 different cenotes as expected however the Cenote Ik Kil which is shown in the first photo of this tour is not one of them. This was the only reason we booked this cenote tour. This is deliberately deceitful. Don’t expect to go there and don’t expect a refund by either the tour operator nor TripAdvisor/Viator as they did not provide one.
I will never use TripAdvisor/Viator again.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Customer:
We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate the opportunity to clarify a few important points regarding your concerns.
1. About the pricing:
When you book through third-party platforms such as Viator or TripAdvisor, prices may reflect additional service fees, international transaction costs, or currency conversions that are beyond our control. As a local operator, our direct pricing can differ from what is listed on global platforms, but we always honor the agreements and pricing established through each booking channel. If you prefer to book locally, we encourage that; however, many travelers value the convenience, customer support, and security that global platforms provide.
2. Regarding the cenote photos and expectations:
We understand your disappointment about not visiting Cenote Ik Kil. However, we would like to clarify that Ik Kil is not included in the itinerary of this tour, and this is clearly stated in the tour description provided on Viator/TripAdvisor.
The confusion seems to have stemmed from a misinterpretation of one of the photos shown on the listing. While we make every effort to ensure the images accurately reflect the experience, sometimes stock photos or similar-looking cenotes may lead to incorrect assumptions if the full itinerary is not reviewed in detail. We always recommend reading the full tour description carefully, which outlines the specific cenotes to be visited.
We are transparent in our communications and regret that this misunderstanding affected your experience. Our team would be happy to assist with any further clarification or to guide future travelers so expectations are aligned.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Leonardo_N, Mar 2025
Great tour. We visited amazing, hard to be found, Cenotes. Two of them were unbelievable. Great guide. Highly recommended!
Gladis_M, Feb 2024
Mr. Andres Gabriel it’s a real tour guide and an excellent historian, regarding Mayan and Spanish culture! With more than 30 yrs. Of experience, has gone to university and got degree for history, You’re in for a real treat if he is your tour guide. The rest of Staff amazing our Driver(Don’t remember his name-my apologies) Mr. Benito from the 3rd. Cenote on this tour, he was also very respectful, attentive and a good teacher of the Mayan culture, the environment and how they care for the cenotes.
Thank you!
I’ll come back and hire this Co. Again.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
It sounds like you had an exceptional experience on the Full-Day Ancient Haciendas and Cenotes Homun tour from Merida, particularly due to the expertise and professionalism of Mr. Andres Gabriel, your tour guide. His extensive knowledge and passion for Mayan and Spanish culture undoubtedly enriched your tour experience, providing valuable historical insights.
Additionally, the commendation of the rest of the staff, including the driver Mr. Benito, reflects the high level of service and dedication to providing an informative and enjoyable tour. Learning about the Mayan culture, the environment, and the importance of cenote preservation from knowledgeable guides like Mr. Gabriel and Mr. Benito surely added depth to your experience.
It's wonderful to hear that you had such a positive experience and that you would consider hiring this company again in the future. Thank you for sharing your review, and I'm sure it will be helpful for others looking to explore cenotes and ancient haciendas in the Merida area.
Jen_A, Jan 2024
Before you consider booking this tour, I strongly recommend waiting until Mayapan reopens. The alternative, Acanceh, didn't live up to expectations. Overall, we found the tour to be disappointing for the following reasons:
Cons:
-Despite requesting an English-speaking guide, our guide had limited English proficiency, making communication quite challenging. Additionally, our guide was absent for the majority of the tour, leaving us without a means to ask questions.
-Regrettably, we didn't get to see any ruins. Although we stopped at Acanceh, we weren't given the opportunity to explore the small ruin there.
-Be prepared for a significant amount of driving. Approximately half of the tour is spent on a bus.
Pros:
-Two out of the three cenotes were exceptionally beautiful.
-On a positive note, the lunch provided at the end of the tour was truly amazing.
Overall this tour is not worth the money.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Full-Day Ancient Haciendas and Cenotes Homun tour from Merida. We apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations and appreciate your honest review. It's disappointing to hear about the challenges you faced, including the language barrier with the guide and the absence of opportunities to explore ruins, despite your preference for an English-speaking guide. We understand your concerns about the significant amount of time spent on the bus and the overall value of the tour compared to its cost. However, we're glad to hear that you found two of the cenotes exceptionally beautiful and enjoyed the amazing lunch provided at the end of the tour. Your feedback will be taken into consideration to improve the tour experience for future travelers. Thank you for sharing your insights, and we hope you have better experiences on future tours.
Lillianna_R, Oct 2023
The food at the end was amazing. The tour guide was very kind and charismatic. The sites were incredible. Highly recommend.
Be sure to bring towels, water and snacks.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
It sounds like you had a fantastic experience on the Full-Day Ancient Haciendas and Cenotes Homun tour from Merida! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the amazing food at the end, found the tour guide to be kind and charismatic, and were impressed by the incredible sites you visited. Thank you for the recommendation, and your advice about bringing towels, water, and snacks is very helpful for future travelers.
char, Sep 2023
Learning about the Mayan history from the most amazing super proud & passionate tour guide Gero. The trip was educational & fun throughout!
It was refreshing to not be a part of overly touristy trip. We had the ruins to ourselves, weren’t rushed at any point from any activities. Abundance of knowledge by the guide on ruins & cenotes & yucatan culture.
Cenotes were beautiful & again not crowded with other tour groups.
We ended our day with traditional dinner with the family at one of the cenotes. The food was delicious, hosts were kind & gracious.
Highly recommend this tour if you want to learn & enjoy the sites in peace!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience on the Full-Day Ancient Haciendas and Cenotes tour from Merida. It sounds like you had an amazing time learning about Mayan history and culture from your passionate tour guide, Gero. It's great to hear that the trip was educational and fun, with the opportunity to explore the ruins and cenotes without feeling rushed or crowded. Ending the day with a traditional dinner with a local family sounds like a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the culture. Your recommendation is appreciated, and we hope you have many more enjoyable experiences in the future!
Hector_S, Sep 2023
It was a good tour of the cenotes as well as the Mayapan archeological site. Both my wife and I enjoyed swimming in the cenotes and visiting the Mayapan archeological site. We also enjoyed the traditional Maya dinner, after our cenote experience. The drive was long and our guide was just "meh". Every time I attempted to engage him in conversation regarding info on Mayapan or anything else, he acted as it was such a hassle--and never quite answered. However, the overall experience was well worth the price. I'd recommend this tour if you don't have a vehicle at your disposal, otherwise, you're probably better off doing it on your own.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Full-Day Ancient Haciendas and Cenotes tour from Merida. It's great to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the cenotes, the Mayapan archaeological site, and the traditional Maya dinner. However, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the long drive and the guide's attitude. Your comments will be taken into consideration to improve the overall experience for future travelers. Your recommendation is appreciated, and we hope you have more enjoyable adventures in the future!
Betty_G, Jun 2023
Cenotes were beautiful, but cold water. Still a great experience 😅. Mayapan ruins were interesting, but extremely hot so glad we had the Cenotes to go to afterwards.
Isabel_P, May 2023
The tour was amazing! Sammy was our guide. He talked the perfect amount, providing great info and funny jokes but not over explaining either. The van was comfortable and had the AC going the perfect amount. The ruins were beautiful and so interesting. We were basically the only people there! It’s such a special experience to be able to go in and on the ruins. The cenotes were also extremely beautiful and very Intresting as they’re all basically covered / cave cenotes. The meal at the end of the day was some of the best food we’ve had in Mexico so far! Well worst your money. A beautiful day.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hello Miss Isabel,
This is a complete tour perfect for people who are looking to do an activity after 11:00 pm, it is a perfectly balanced tour thanks to the logistics and the places that are different from the typical ones, Mayapan have incredible ruins and we visit unique cenotes that are waiting for you. that they discover them, we hope that they return soon and that they can do other activities that we have.
Best regards!
Richard_S, Oct 2022
The guide, the history and that end of your meal! Mayapan was big, bring sunblock, a hat and bug spray. All 3 cenotes were interesting in their own way.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Hello Mr. Richard
Thank you very much for your comments, we hope you come back soon to learn more about the wide variety of places of interest near Merida
Dafne_L, Aug 2022
The safety and good company. The food was great and I really had a excellent experience meeting new people of other countries
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Hello Miss Dafne,
We are glad to know that you enjoyed the delicious food and the tour in general, we hope that you will return soon
Edlin_S, Sep 2023
Un tour sencillo, pero súper padre! El recorrido vale mucho la pena! El guía súper atento y con buen storytelling para los recorridos.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
¡Gracias por compartir tu experiencia en el tour de día completo a las Haciendas Antiguas y Cenotes en Homun desde Mérida! Nos complace saber que disfrutaste del recorrido y que encontraste al guía atento y entretenido con sus historias. Esperamos que hayas creado recuerdos inolvidables durante tu visita a Mayapán y Homun. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo en futuras aventuras!
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