Cenote Sambulá

What to do at Cenote Sambulá

• Swimming

Highlights

• In town
• About 30 × 8 m

How to get to Cenote Sambulá

Location: Motul, about 45 km east of Mérida.

Drive or bus from Mérida to Motul, then walk.

Cenote Sambulá entrance fee and hours

Entry: we have not found a reliable, current price for Cenote Sambulá yet. Ask at the Mérida entrance and bring cash in pesos.

Hours: Cenote Sambulá is a cave cenote, so midday light is best; confirm opening hours locally.

How far is Cenote Sambulá?

Approximate driving times to the Mérida cenote area (car, normal traffic):

• Mérida centre to Cenote Sambulá: 30–60 min
• Chichén Itzá to Cenote Sambulá: 1 h 45 min
• Valladolid to Cenote Sambulá: 2 h
• Tulum to Cenote Sambulá: 3 h 30 min
• Cancún to Cenote Sambulá: 4 h

Plan your visit to Cenote Sambulá

• 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 Sambulá worth visiting?

Yes, if you are looking for short swim, town visit. At Cenote Sambulá you can do: swimming.

Tips and rules for visiting

• Try poc chuc or huevos motuleños in town.