Abalá

Kankirixché

Semi-open · Family · Low crowding

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A semi-open cenote with clear water, a descent of about 15 m, roots and rock formations. Suitable for swimming and diving.

One published interpretation of its name is “yellow fruit of the tree.”

Reported price
$60 MXN
Reported hours
Daily 10:00–17:00
Type
Semi-open
Access
To be confirmed
Experience
Family
Reported crowding
Low
To be confirmed

Rural road access. Diving requires a suitable operator and certification.

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
  • 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?

Kankirixché is in the municipality of Abalá. Use the map to understand the area and open directions to navigate.

Lat
20.63730
Lng
-89.63300
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Biodiversity recorded near this cenote

Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.

284
Observations
131
Documented taxa
172
Research Grade observations
Observations by group
  • Plants · 56
  • Insects · 30
  • Birds · 21
  • Reptiles · 7
  • Animalia · 5
  • Fungi · 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

Before visiting

Rural road access. Diving requires a suitable operator and certification.

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