Open cenote · Bacalar
Cenote Xul-Ha
- Type
- Open cenote
- Area
- Bacalar
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
Xul-Ha is a quiet open cenote at the southern end of the Bacalar lagoon system, with clear blue water and a small beach club feel.
Cenote Xul-Ha is one of the best cenotes in Bacalar in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
What to do at Cenote Xul-Ha
- Swimming
- Kayaking
Highlights
- Fewer visitors than central Bacalar
- Blue lagoon water
How to get to Cenote Xul-Ha
Location: South of Bacalar town, near the village of Xul-Ha (reported).
About 20–30 minutes by car south of Bacalar.
Cenote Xul-Ha entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Xul-Ha yet. Ask at the Bacalar entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenote Xul-Ha opens in daytime only; confirm hours locally before you go.
How far is Cenote Xul-Ha?
Approximate driving times to the Bacalar cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Bacalar town to Cenote Xul-Ha: 10–20 min
- Chetumal to Cenote Xul-Ha: 40 min
- Tulum to Cenote Xul-Ha: 2 h 30 min
- Playa del Carmen to Cenote Xul-Ha: 3 h 15 min
- Cancún to Cenote Xul-Ha: 4 h
Plan your visit to Cenote Xul-Ha
- Time needed: 1–2 hours at the cenote, more if you combine it with nearby cenotes.
- Best time to go: Early morning (before about 10 am) for calm water and fewer people; weekdays are quieter than weekends.
- Packing: see what to bring to a cenote.
Is Cenote Xul-Ha worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for quiet swim, kayak. At Cenote Xul-Ha you can do: swimming, kayaking.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Bring cash.
- Use no sunscreen; the lagoon has living stromatolites.
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Cenote Xul-Ha FAQs
Where is Cenote Xul-Ha?
South of Bacalar, near the village of Xul-Ha.
What type of cenote is Cenote Xul-Ha?
Cenote Xul-Ha is an open cenote. Xul-Ha is a quiet open cenote at the southern end of the Bacalar lagoon system, with clear blue water and a small beach club feel.
What can you do at Cenote Xul-Ha?
Popular activities at Cenote Xul-Ha: swimming, kayaking.
Who is Cenote Xul-Ha best for?
Cenote Xul-Ha is best for quiet swim, kayak.