Cenotes and GrottosCenotes y Grutas

SAN IGNACIO

Located 20 minutes from Mérida, on the highway to Campeche, in the town of Chocholá. This cenote has very safe conditions and is ideal for swimming in its transparent turquoise blue waters. It has a restaurant, swimming pool, bathrooms, games, lockers, wifi, etc. Open 365 days a year. Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Prices: $ 100 pesos per person, $ 80 pesos residents of Yucatan with identification Map 3: D, 3

CHIHUAN

Located in Holcá, Kantunil police station, it is considered the most beautiful and safest in the State. It has horseback riding, hammocks, swimming pools, camping area, regional snacks, as well as social events, lodging and spa services. Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Prices: $ 80 pesos general Map 3: E, 3

DZITNUP O X´KEKÉN

(The pig or pig): Cenote only 7 km. from Valladolid; large underground vault full of stalactites at the top of which there is an entrance of light, through which Kin (The Sun) filters its rays that give vivid turquoise tones to its clear, fresh and transparent waters. It is worth enjoying this experience of Light, Water, Myth and Life! The tourist inn will allow a capacity of 30%. Sanitary measures: correct use of the mask, application of antibacterial gel, avoid agglomerations, etc. Map 3: G, 3

GRUTAS DE BALANKANCHÉ

Hidden for 5 centuries, it was rediscovered in 1959. Its innumerable stalactites, in one section, form the vigorous trunk of a CEIBA, a Mayan sacred tree, with centuriesold offerings. At the end of the tour, an UNDERGROUND RIVER, like thousands that bathe the entrails of Yucatan with abundant quantities of the vital liquid. Get to know our unique hydrography! The Balankanché Grottoes will remain closed due to the fact that repairs and adjustments are being carried out. Map 3: G, 3

IK KIL

Located 3 km from the archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá. It is surrounded by exotic plants and many other species. The main attraction of Ik Kil is its cenote adorned with vegetation; To see its depth, you go down some stone stairs and admire its beauty from different points. Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Price: $ 80 pesos Map 3: F, 3

KANKIRIXCHÉ

Splendid cenote located 15 minutes from Abalá. You will feel like you are going on an adventure because of its cave shape. Appreciate the roots of the vegetation descending into the water and the impressive rock formations such as submerged stalactites and roof rocks. You will feel in touch with nature! Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Price: $ 30 pesos Map 3: D, 3

MUCUYCHÉ

The Hacienda Mucuyché, which dates from the 17th century, offers tours of the farm and you can swim in the cenotes of CARLOTA (named after the Empress Carlota bathed in it during her visit to Yucatan) and AZUL MAYA, semi-open and cavern type, respectively. It has a restaurant, a locker area, parking and a swimming pool. Reservation necessary. Hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Prices: $ 480 pesos approx. $ 250 approx. for locals. Map 3: D, 3

YAAL UTZIL

Half a kilometer from Hacienda Mucuyché is Yaal Utzil, considered the most bluish cenote in Yucatan. It is a freefall open type, it has a 12-meter-long ladder to access the water mirror. The cenote is 25 meters long by 39 meters wide and a maximum depth of 49 meters. Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Price: $ 30 pesos approx. Map 3: D, 3

YOKDZONOT

18 minutes from Chichén Itzá, it has rails to admire its beautiful waters. Ideal for those who like to zip line and rappel. After exploring Chichen Itzá, you can visit this cenote. Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Prices: $ 80 pesos Map 3: F, 3

Conventos | Convents

Edificios de la Nueva Evangelización, construidos bellos e imponentes, pues tenían que rivalizar con los magníficos Templos Mayas, ACANCEH, TECOH, construidos sobre basamentos de pirámide; TEKIT asemeja un museo, por las imágenes en los nichos; MAMA con orgullo campanario y atrio cerrado; CHUMAYEL origen del Chilam Balam, libro sagrado de los mayas y ejemplo de arquitectura hispana del Medioevo; TEABO

Río Lagartos

CELESTÚN

+ INFO en la Ruta de Celestún P. 35

SAN FELIPE:

Pueblo pesquero distinguido por sus casas de madera pintorescas y sus restaurantes donde podrá degustar exquisitos maricos. Para llegar a la playa, rente una lanchita y disfrute de arena blanca y aguas claras, además cuenta con palapas para descansar y disfrutar de la costa yucateca. Mapa 3: G, 1 con escudo franciscano en el frente y pequeño altar barroco. ¡Arquitectura religiosa hispana, con genio y trabajo maya!

MANÍ

(Pasó todo lo mejor): Fungió como exclusiva escuela para educar hijos de caciques y principales indígenas. LA IGLESIA DE SAN MIGUEL con elegante fachada, flanqueada por campanarios, conserva bellos retablos, EL MAYOR, SAN AN-

RÍO LAGARTOS:

Es uno de los puertos que han ganado mucha fama por las vecinas y hermosas Lagunas Rosadas, fértiles productoras de sal de mar, conocidas como SALINAS LAS COLORADAS por su distintivo color, que se debe a la alta concentración de sal y microorganismos en el mar. Los habitantes le pueden dar paseos en lanchas para conocer la flora y fauna de la costa yucateca en los manglares y la reserva donde observará a los flamenTONIO, LA ASUNCIÓN, LA VIRGEN DE LA LUZ, del siglo XVII. Su CAPILLA ABIERTA, primera en Yucatán, tiene dimensiones semejantes al templo. En este lugar, Fray Diego de Landa, cegado por su celo evangelizador,

New Evangelization buildings, built beautiful and imposing, as they had to rival the magnificent Mayan Temples,

ACANCEH, TECOH, built on pyramid foundations; TEKIT resembles a museum, by the images in the niches; MAMA with pride bell tower and closed atrium; CHUMAYEL origin of the Chilam Balam, sacred book of the Mayans and example of Hispanic architecture of the Middle Ages;

THEABO with a Franciscan shield on the front and a small baroque altar. Hispanic religious architecture, with Mayan genius and work!

MANÍ

(All the best happened): It También podrá darse un BAÑO MAYA con barro que se considera benéfico para la piel, al ser un exfoliante natural, suavizando su piel y es protector contra los insectos, por su alta concentración de minerales y sales,

CELESTÚN

+ INFO on the Celestún Route P. 35

SAN FELIPE:

Fishing village distinguished by its picturesque wooden houses and its restaurants where you can taste exquisite seafood. To get to the beach, rent a small boat and enjoy white sand and clear waters, it also has palapas to rest and enjoy the Yucatecan coast. Map 3: G, 1

LAGARTOS RIVER:

It is one of the ports that has gained much fame for the neighboring and beautiful Pink

Lagoons, fertile producers of sea salt, known as SALINAS LAS

COLORADAS for its distinctive color, which is due to the high manda a destruir y quemar valiosos códices mayas y estatuas; el mismo Fray Diego, aquí comienza a escribir el “Relato de las Cosas de Yucatán”, tratando de corregir su error.

Mapa 3: D, 3 served as an exclusive school to educate children of chiefs and main indigenous people. THE CHURCH OF SAN MIGUEL with an elegant façade, flanked by bell towers, preserves beautiful altarpieces, EL MAYOR, SAN ANTONIO, LA ASUNCIÓN, LA VIRGEN DE LA LUZ, from the 17th century. Its OPEN CHAPEL, first in Yucatan, has dimensions similar to the temple. In this place, Fray Diego de Landa, blinded by his evangelizing zeal, orders to destroy and burn valuable Mayan codices and statues; Fray Diego himself, here begins to write the "Story of the Things of Yucatan", trying to correct his error.

Ecoturismo | Ecotourism

cos y diversas especies de aves.

Map 3: D, 3 como el azufre y las algas. Los recorridos en lancha en Las Coloradas permanecerán suspendidos hasta nuevo aviso, ya que las lagunas perdieron su color a causa de la tormenta tropical Gamma. Mapa 3: G, 1

concentration of salt and microorganisms in the sea. The inhabitants can take you on boat rides to learn about the flora and fauna of the Yucatan coast in the mangroves and the reserve where you will observe flamingos and various species of birds. You can also take a MAYA BATH with mud that is considered beneficial for the skin, as it is a natural exfoliant, softening your skin and is protective against insects, due to its high concentration of minerals and salts, such as sulfur and algae.

Boat tours in Las Coloradas will remain suspended until further notice, as the lagoons lost their color due to Tropical Storm Gamma. Map 3: G, 1