Homún

Bal Mil

Cavern · Cultural · Low crowding

Concept image of this cenote type. Not a real photograph. — Concept image based on references to the site. Not a real photograph

A cenote whose Maya name means “Hidden.” It is known for its stalactite and stalagmite formations and is a place of cultural and historical importance where Maya rituals and offerings were once held. Access is along an unpaved road 2 km from the centre of Homún.

Its Maya name means “that which is hidden.”

Information for your visit

Reported price: No data
Reported hours: Hours to be confirmed (published sources: 9:00–17:00 / 10:00–17:00)
Type: Cavern
Access: To be confirmed
Experience: Cultural
Reported crowding: Low

To be confirmed

Confirm hours before visiting.

Facilities reported on site

Parking

Cash only

Conservation and safety

Follow staff instructions and respect restricted areas.
Avoid touching rock formations or feeding or disturbing wildlife.
Take your litter with you and keep pollutants out of the water.

Location

Where is it?

Bal Mil is in the municipality of Homún. Use the map to understand the area and open directions to navigate.

Lat: 20.74231
Lng: -89.24969

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iNaturalist · Community science

Biodiversity recorded near this cenote

Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.

772
Observations: 261
Documented taxa: 347
Research Grade observations

Observations by group

Plants · 103
Insects · 86
Birds · 22
Arachnids · 15
Fungi · 10
Molluscs · 7

The number of records also reflects observation effort. These data do not by themselves represent a complete inventory, water quality or the ecological health of the cenote.

How we interpret these data →