The cenotes ring

Cenotes are one of the main attractions when planning a visit to Mexico and more specifically to the Yucatan Peninsula. Among the almost 8000 cenotes that exist in the area, the cenotes of Homun can be considered one of the highlights if you like to visit cenotes. This small town, 50 minutes from Mérida, is literally holed from the inside and here alone, you can find up to 16 different cenotes for your enjoyment. Together with neighboring Cuzamá, just 3 km to the west, they form the epicenter of the Cenotes Ring.

Anillo de Cenotes Geohydrological State Reserve

It was decreed as a Natural Protected Area with the category of State Reserve on October 19, 2013, with an area of 219,207.83 ha, covering the municipalities of Seyé, Acanceh, Timucuy, Homún, Cuzamá, Tecoh, Tekit, Tahmek, Hoctún, Xocchel, Hocabá, Sanahcat, and Huhí in the state of Yucatán.

The cenotes ring: Start from Homun

 The peaceful and quiet village of Homún, like Cuzamá, is strategically located in the center of the Cenotes Ring. Tourism is rather scarce and mostly national, especially now with the Covid pandemic. From our experience we can say that it was a real joy to enjoy the cenotes in harmony, tranquility and without stress.

 In Homun there are up to 16 different cenotes, within the town and in the surrounding area, just 5 km away. It is worth spending a couple of days and visiting several of them, as each one has its own particularity. Of course, they are all worthwhile. In the village, the most common way to visit them is by motorcycle cab with a local guide who will leave you the necessary time in each one so that you can bathe.

The cenotes ring: What to expect

The motorcycle cabs are located in the main square and in the main streets. In fact, they are the ones who find you and offer you the service. It usually costs from 250 pesos for 3, 4 or 5 cenotes. They have photos of all of them for you to choose from and give you explanations.

Homún is 55 km from Mérida, perhaps the nearest large city, which takes about an hour. You can also come from Valladolid or Chichen Itzá at 140 km and almost two hours drive. Whether you are coming from the east on 1800 or from the west on 180, if you leave at Tahmek you will end up right in the center of the Cenotes Ring and Homún.