Cave cenote · Homún
Cenote Bal-Mil
- Type
- Cave cenote
- Area
- Homún
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
Bal-Mil is a closed cave cenote in Homún, reached by metal stairs, with stalactites and ancient Maya handprints on the walls.
Cenote Bal-Mil is one of the best cenotes in Homún in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
What to do at Cenote Bal-Mil
- Swimming
Highlights
- Maya handprints
- 13 m drop to water
How to get to Cenote Bal-Mil
Location: Homún, Yucatán, about an hour from Mérida.
Local tricycle (mototaxi) tours in Homún include it.
Cenote Bal-Mil entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Bal-Mil yet. Ask at the Homún entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenote Bal-Mil is a cave cenote, so midday light is best; confirm opening hours locally.
How far is Cenote Bal-Mil?
Approximate driving times to the Homún cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Homún village to Cenote Bal-Mil: 5–15 min
- Mérida to Cenote Bal-Mil: 1 h
- Chichén Itzá to Cenote Bal-Mil: 1 h 30 min
- Valladolid to Cenote Bal-Mil: 1 h 45 min
- Cancún to Cenote Bal-Mil: 3 h 45 min
Plan your visit to Cenote Bal-Mil
- Time needed: about 1–1.5 hours at the cenote, more if you combine it with nearby cenotes.
- Best time to go: Around midday if the roof has openings that create light beams; otherwise any time, ideally early before tour groups arrive.
- Packing: see what to bring to a cenote.
Is Cenote Bal-Mil worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for history, cave swim. At Cenote Bal-Mil you can do: swimming.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Bring a waterproof light.
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Cenote Bal-Mil FAQs
What is special about Bal-Mil?
Ancient Maya handprints on the cave walls.
Where is Cenote Bal-Mil?
Cenote Bal-Mil is near Homún. Homún, Yucatán, about an hour from Mérida.
What type of cenote is Cenote Bal-Mil?
Cenote Bal-Mil is a cave cenote. Bal-Mil is a closed cave cenote in Homún, reached by metal stairs, with stalactites and ancient Maya handprints on the walls.
What can you do at Cenote Bal-Mil?
Popular activities at Cenote Bal-Mil: swimming.