Adventure in the Mayab: Biking, Hiking and Swimming in Cenotillo and Izamal

1 Day

For adventure lovers: bike to the incredible Cenote Xooch, where you will have the entire cenote to swim in. Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local house and stop in Izamal to discover this beautiful magical town.

Overview

Start in Merida at 7:30 a.m. and head to Cenotillo, where you will find a large number of cenotes, including the Xooch cenote, unique in Yucatan, both for its large size and the exuberant nature that surrounds it.

During this adventure, enjoy a 4 kilometer bike ride from the center of Cenotillo to the entrance of the cenote, where you will find a cool guano palapa to catch your breath. Live an almost exclusive experience by swimming in its crystalline waters, because very few visitors dare to reach this site.

 

After swimming in the crystalline waters of the cenote, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local house. On the way back to Mérida, stop in Izamal to discover its cobblestone streets and yellow facades, as well as the convent of San Antonio de Padua and the archaeological site of Kinich Kakmó.

 

What I need to bring with me?

-Comfort shoes.

-Sunscreen.

-Bathing suit and towel.

-Bottle of water.

-A cap or hat.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Not recommended for seniors and small children, as well as people with reduced mobility.

When traveling on your own, you are responsible for following the itinerary and activities at the designated times. Local guides speak Spanish.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We will charge a 50% cancellation fee if you cancel your reservation 2 days or more before the start of the event.

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Itinerary

Departure from Merida
Departure from Merida at 7 a.m. to Cenotillo.

Bike tour to Cenote Xooch
During this adventure, enjoy a 4-kilometer bike ride from downtown Cenotillo to Cenote Xooch, a natural sinkhole, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes the groundwater below.

This incredible natural formation is distinguished by its particular shape similar to a wide-bottomed water jar, making it a unique landscape to discover.

Lunch in a local house
After swimming in the crystal clear waters of the cenote, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local home.

Hike through Izamal
On the way back to Merida, stop in Izamal to discover its cobblestone streets and yellow facades, as well as the convent of San Antonio de Padua and the archaeological site of Kinich Kakmo.

Arrival in Mérida
You will arrive in Mérida around 6 p.m.

What is included in the price?

INCLUDES:

  • Entrance
  • Food and drinks
  • Bike rental and entrance to Cenote Xooch with life vest.
  • Accompaniment of a local guide during the tour.
  • Private transportation service throughout the tour with a guide-driver in Spanish or English, pick up and drop off (only if you book the "with transportation" option).

EXCLUDES:

  • Tips or souvenirs.
  • Activities outside the itinerary.

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Adventure in the Mayab: Biking, Hiking and Swimming in Cenotillo and Izamal
Group Discount Available
From $740 $740
/ Adult