{"id":1957,"date":"2025-09-03T22:51:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T22:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/?page_id=1957"},"modified":"2026-05-27T23:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:48:26","slug":"cenotes-x-batun-et-dzombakal","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/cenotes-x-batun-et-dzombakal\/","title":{"rendered":"Cenotes X Batun and Dzombakal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Cenotes X Batun and Dzombakal<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mexico.gif\" width=\"108\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mexico.gif 108w, https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Mexico-15x12.gif 15w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 108px) 100vw, 108px\" class=\"wp-image-1756\" title=\"Mexico\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Welcome to Cenotes X Batun and Dzombakal<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><!--StartFragment --><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca7 <strong>Cenote X-Bat\u00fan: wild brilliance under the open sky<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Located near the village of <strong>San Antonio Mulix<\/strong>, at about <strong>50 km south of Merida<\/strong>50 km south of Merida<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83c\udf3f <strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cenote <strong>open air<\/strong>, surrounded by <strong>lush tropical vegetation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The water is <strong>of a crystal blue<\/strong>, shallow in places, ideal for swimming and snorkeling.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>giant water lilies<\/strong> float on the surface, while <strong>vines and roots<\/strong> descend along the rock walls.<\/li>\n<li>We come across <strong>small fish<\/strong> curieux qui viennent parfois \"nettoyer\" la peau, comme un spa naturel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <strong>Atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atmosphere <strong>calm and wild<\/strong>, perfect for relaxing away from the tourist hustle and bustle.<\/li>\n<li>The cenote is managed by a <strong>local cooperative<\/strong>, which gives it a <strong>authentic and community character<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udf0c <strong>Cenote Dzombakal: the semi-open cave with mystical reflections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A few hundred meters from the X-Bat\u00fan cenote, accessible on foot or by bicycle from the same entry point.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83e\udea8 <strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cenote <strong>semi-open<\/strong>, surrounded by <strong>ancient rock formations<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The water is <strong>deeper<\/strong> and an intense blue, with <strong>light games<\/strong> which filter through the upper opening.<\/li>\n<li>The atmosphere is <strong>more intimate<\/strong>, almost underground, with a <strong>natural freshness<\/strong> which contrasts with the outside heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udc20 <strong>Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideal for the <strong>snorkeling<\/strong>, the <strong>photography<\/strong>, or simply to <strong>float in silence<\/strong> in a mineral and plant decor.<\/li>\n<li>Less frequented, it offers a <strong>meditative experience<\/strong>, conducive to contemplation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udd52 <strong>Practical information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Schedules<\/strong> : open every day from <strong>8 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price<\/strong> : approximately <strong>100 Mexican pesos (in 2025)<\/strong> (approx. \u20ac5), giving access to both cenotes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access<\/strong> : secondary road from M\u00e9rida, then forest path; possibility of renting a bicycle or walking from the parking lot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u2728 <strong>Why these cenotes are unforgettable<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These are places where <strong>nature still breathes freely<\/strong>, where <strong>water becomes a mirror<\/strong>, and where <strong>silence is sacred<\/strong>. X-Bat\u00fan and Dzombakal are <strong>sensory refuges<\/strong>, perfect for reconnecting with yourself and the land of Yucat\u00e1n.<!--EndFragment --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3732.8985892818246!2d-89.77572582308045!3d20.673704380888292!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f563dd4178d3403%3A0x28d4f1315dbe4a25!2sCenote%20X'batun!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sfr!4v1756939805382!5m2!1sfr!2sfr\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div 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dzombakal au Yucatan\" class=\"wp-image-1964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Les-cenotes-x-batum-et-dzombakal-au-Yucatan6.webp 479w, https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Les-cenotes-x-batum-et-dzombakal-au-Yucatan6-400x284.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><span class=\"et_overlay\" data-icon=\"\" data-icon-tablet=\"\" data-icon-phone=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_gallery_title\">The cenotes x-batum and dzombakal<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_grid_item et_pb_gallery_item_0_3\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_image landscape\" data-per_page=\"4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Les-cenotes-x-batum-et-dzombakal-au-Yucatan7.webp\" title=\"The cenotes x-batum and dzombakal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Les-cenotes-x-batum-et-dzombakal-au-Yucatan8-400x284.webp\" alt=\"Les cenotes x-batum et dzombakal au Yucatan\" class=\"wp-image-1966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Les-cenotes-x-batum-et-dzombakal-au-Yucatan8.webp 479w, https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Les-cenotes-x-batum-et-dzombakal-au-Yucatan8-400x284.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><span class=\"et_overlay\" data-icon=\"\" data-icon-tablet=\"\" data-icon-phone=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_gallery_title\">The cenotes x-batum and dzombakal<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_item et_pb_grid_item et_pb_gallery_item_0_5\"><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_image landscape\" data-per_page=\"4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Les-cenotes-x-batum-et-dzombakal-au-Yucatan9.webp\" title=\"The cenotes x-batum and dzombakal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Les-cenotes-x-batum-et-dzombakal-au-Yucatan9-400x284.webp\" alt=\"Les cenotes x-batum et dzombakal au Yucatan\" class=\"wp-image-1967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Les-cenotes-x-batum-et-dzombakal-au-Yucatan9.webp 479w, https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Les-cenotes-x-batum-et-dzombakal-au-Yucatan9-400x284.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><span class=\"et_overlay\" data-icon=\"\" data-icon-tablet=\"\" data-icon-phone=\"\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h3 class=\"et_pb_gallery_title\">The cenotes x-batum and dzombakal<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_gallery_pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Continue to Merida<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><b>M\u00e9rida, located on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, is a city rich in history and culture. Founded in 1542 by Spanish conquistadors, it is known for its well-preserved colonial buildings, such as the Cathedral of San Ildefonso and the Government Palace. The city is also famous for its traditional Yucatecan cuisine, which includes dishes such as cochinita pibil and panuchos.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/merida\/\" data-icon=\"\uf57d\">M\u00e9rida<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ville-de-Merida.webp\" width=\"400\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ville-de-Merida.webp 400w, https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ville-de-Merida-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ville-de-Merida-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-1972\" title=\"City of Merida\" alt=\"Ville de M\u00e9rida\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1957","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1957","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1957"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1957\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3365,"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1957\/revisions\/3365"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/voyaphil.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1957"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}