Homún

Chacsinkin

Semi-open · Family · Medium crowding

Concept image of this cenote type. Not a real photograph.
Concept image of this cenote type. Not a real photograph
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A semi-open cenote inside the Cenotes Santa Bárbara Ecotourism Complex. It is one of four cenotes in the complex: Cascabel, Chacsinkín, Xooch’ and Pool Cocom. Access is by bicycle, shuttle or the motorised Santa Bárbara Express. A lift is available for accessibility.

Its name matches chaksink’in, a Maya word for a plant.

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Type
Semi-open
Access
To be confirmed
Experience
Family
Reported crowding
Medium
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Current availability within the Santa Bárbara circuit must be confirmed directly with the complex.

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?

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

Lat
20.72921
Lng
-89.30247
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Biodiversity recorded near this cenote

Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.

370
Observations
174
Documented taxa
191
Research Grade observations
Observations by group
  • Plants · 69
  • Insects · 49
  • Birds · 15
  • Fungi · 11
  • Arachnids · 9
  • Animalia · 5

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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Selected observations

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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