Open cenote · Mérida
Cenote Sabak-Há
- Type
- Open cenote
- Area
- Mérida
- Entry fee
- Check at entrance
- Hours
- Daytime, check locally
Sabak-Há in Sacalum, south of Mérida, is reported as the deepest confirmed cenote in Yucatán, with dives past 120 m. It is not a tourist swim site.
Cenote Sabak-Há is one of the best cenotes near Mérida in our guide to cenotes in Mexico.
What to do at Cenote Sabak-Há
- Technical diving
Highlights
- Deepest known cenote in Yucatán
- Green surface, clear below about 15 m
How to get to Cenote Sabak-Há
Location: Sacalum municipality, about 55–70 km south of Mérida.
Only with a certified dive guide.
Cenote Sabak-Há entrance fee and hours
Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Sabak-Há yet. Ask at the Mérida entrance and bring cash in pesos.
Hours: Cenote Sabak-Há opens in daytime only; confirm hours locally before you go.
How far is Cenote Sabak-Há?
Approximate driving times to the Mérida cenote area (car, normal traffic):
- Mérida centre to Cenote Sabak-Há: 30–60 min
- Chichén Itzá to Cenote Sabak-Há: 1 h 45 min
- Valladolid to Cenote Sabak-Há: 2 h
- Tulum to Cenote Sabak-Há: 3 h 30 min
- Cancún to Cenote Sabak-Há: 4 h
Plan your visit to Cenote Sabak-Há
- 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 Sabak-Há worth visiting?
Yes, if you are looking for technical divers only. At Cenote Sabak-Há you can do: technical diving.
Tips and rules for visiting
- Not for swimmers.
Nearby cenotes
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Cenote Sabak-Há FAQs
How deep is Sabak-Há?
Divers have reached about 120 m; total depth is estimated deeper.
Where is Cenote Sabak-Há?
Cenote Sabak-Há is near Mérida. Sacalum municipality, about 55–70 km south of Mérida.
What type of cenote is Cenote Sabak-Há?
Cenote Sabak-Há is an open cenote. Sabak-Há in Sacalum, south of Mérida, is reported as the deepest confirmed cenote in Yucatán, with dives past 120 m.
What can you do at Cenote Sabak-Há?
Popular activities at Cenote Sabak-Há: technical diving.