Cenotes Chunkanan

💧 The Chunkanán cenotes: underground journey at the pace of the horse

📍 Where are they located ?

• These cenotes are located near the village of Chunkanán, in the region of Cuzamá, at about 50 km southeast of Mérida, in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula.
• They are nestled in a peaceful rainforest, accessible by a secondary road which seems to lead out of time.

🚃 Unique access: the “truck”

• To reach the cenotes, we board a "truck", a small wooden platform mounted on rails and pulled by a horse.
• This rustic means of transport follows the old railway lines henequén plantations, offering a scenic walk through the jungle.
• The slow rhythm of the horse, the screeching of the wheels on the rails, and the singing of the birds create an atmosphere sensory and immersive.

🌌 The Three Underground Jewels

🌀 Chelentún

• Cenote semi-open, surrounded by lush vegetation.
• The water is clear and shallow, perfect for a refreshing swim.
• The hanging roots descend into the water, creating an almost mystical natural setting.

🌿 Chacsinicché

• Cenote in a cave, with a ceiling opening letting in a beam of light.
• The water is deeper, an intense blue, ideal for the snorkeling.
• The atmosphere is silent and sacred, like a natural sanctuary.

🌊 Bolonchoojol

• Cenote entirely underground, accessible by a wooden ladder.
• The cavity is spacious, decorated with stalactites and stalagmites, with fresh, clear water.
• This is the most impressive of the three, perfect for a total immersion in the underground world.

🧘‍♂️ Why Chunkanán is special

• It's an experience authentic and off the beaten track, far from the more frequented tourist cenotes.
• The truck ride, jungle, caves and crystal clear waters offer a deep connection with nature and local history.
• We feel a rare peace, as if time had stopped to make way for what is essential.