Sanahcat

Bebelchen

Cavern · Family · Low crowding

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An ecotourism centre 65 km from Mérida, approximately one hour away. The cenote has clear water and a reported depth of 35 m, suitable for swimming and kayaking. Facilities include a regional restaurant, play area and shaded palapas.

The meaning of its name has yet to be confirmed.

Reported price
$25 MXN
Reported hours
Daily 9:00–17:00 (published information; reconfirm)
Type
Cavern
Access
To be confirmed
Experience
Family
Reported crowding
Low
To be confirmed

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Protect this cenote

A cenote is part of the Yucatán aquifer. Wear a life jacket where required, avoid polluting products and follow local guidance.

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Facilities reported on site

  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant
  • Life jacket
  • Cash only
  • Suitable for families

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.
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Location

Where is it?

Bebelchen is in the municipality of Sanahcat. Use the map to understand the area and open directions to navigate.

Lat
20.75806
Lng
-89.19841
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Biodiversity recorded near this cenote

Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.

83
Observations
58
Documented taxa
41
Research Grade observations
Observations by group
  • Plants · 27
  • Insects · 10
  • Birds · 8
  • Reptiles · 4
  • Mammals · 3
  • Animalia · 2

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.

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Community data obtained from iNaturalist. Identifications may change with new community contributions. Sensitive locations are shown approximately.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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