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Homún is a small Maya town in the interior of Yucatán, southeast of Mérida, surrounded by flat scrubland that hides an unusual concentration of cenotes. These natural sinkholes lie along an arc of geological features often linked to the edge of the ancient Chicxulub impact crater, a zone known as the Anillo de Cenotes. Many of them are run by local families, making cenote tourism an important part of the town's livelihood.
Visitors usually hire a mototaxi driver in town who knows the routes between sites, then spend the day moving from one cenote to the next. Each has its own character: some are open to the sky, others sit inside caves reached by wooden stairs, with shafts of light falling onto clear, cool water. Cenote Hool Kosom, Cenote Tza Ujun Kat and the Los 3 Oches complex are among the names travelers mention most often. Facilities range from simple ladders and life jackets to small restaurants. The Homún main square, with its church and market stalls, is pleasant for a meal between swims. Nearby Cuzamá offers more cenotes, while the pottery town of Ticul, the convent town of Maní and the ruins of Uxmal lie within driving distance.
Homún suits swimmers and travelers who enjoy a relaxed, hands-on day in the countryside. Weekdays are quieter, and arriving early gives the best light in open cenotes.
WiserMap travel guideHomun Mexico Cave Cenotes by Moto Taxi and UxmalPlan a visit to Homún in Yucatán: cave and open cenotes, moto-taxi rides, nearby Cuzamá, Ticul and Uxmal, local food, where to stay and how to get there.Read the guide
A cave cenote outside Homún reached by steep stairs into a dome shaped chamber, where a hole in the roof lets in light onto clear blue water. Swimming is allowed with a life jacket. Showers are required before entering to protect the water, so avoid sunscreen and lotions on the day.
An underground cenote entered through a narrow opening and a ladder, opening into a cavern with a single shaft of light falling onto deep turquoise water. It is quieter than many cenotes in the area. Hold the railings on the way down, as the steps are damp, and wear a life jacket if offered.
A group of cenotes on a single property near Homún, including an open pool and caves with stalactites, connected by short paths through the forest. One entry fee covers several swims. It is a good choice if you want to see different cenote types in one stop, and there are picnic areas.
A large, semi open cenote with wooden platforms, a zip line and a jumping spot into deep blue water, with a restaurant and changing rooms on site. It is one of the better equipped cenotes in Homún. Go in the morning on weekdays, as it gets busy with families and tour groups at weekends.
Homún lies on the Ring of Cenotes, a crescent of hundreds of sinkholes that follows the edge of the buried Chicxulub impact crater, which marks the event linked to the extinction of the dinosaurs. The ring is also a key water supply for the region. Respect local rules to keep the water clean.
Local guides with motorized tricycles wait at the entrance to town and offer tours of three or four cenotes, sharing local knowledge and handling the dirt roads. It is an easy way to visit without a car. Agree on the number of cenotes, time and price before starting, and bring cash for entry fees.
The quiet central plaza of this small Maya town, with a large colonial church, a few shops and stalls selling local food such as cochinita pibil and panuchos. It is a good place for a cheap lunch between cenotes. Stop by in the morning, when the market stalls around the square are busiest.
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