Dzitás

Chan-Dzonot

Open · Family · Low crowding

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A 25 m-deep cenote open to the public since 2017. It is located in Xocempich, 3 km along an unpaved road, and was developed by the local community. Overnight stays are available in rooms or hammocks. Its full name is Chan Dzonot Xocempich.

Its Maya word components suggest “small cenote.”

Also known as Xocempich

Reported price
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Reported hours
Closure reported; confirm directly before visiting
Type
Open
Access
To be confirmed
Experience
Family
Reported crowding
Low
To be confirmed

Closure reported; current operating status requires direct confirmation.

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
  • 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?

Chan-Dzonot is in the municipality of Dzitás. Use the map to understand the area and open directions to navigate.

Lat
20.78369
Lng
-88.54861
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Biodiversity recorded near this cenote

Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.

30
Observations
25
Documented taxa
22
Research Grade observations
Observations by group
  • Birds · 9
  • Plants · 8
  • Insects · 4
  • Arachnids · 2
  • Fungi · 1
  • Reptiles · 1

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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Closure reported; current operating status requires direct confirmation.

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