Chemax

Pueblo Fantasma

Cavern · Family · Medium crowding

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An enclosed cenote inside a large illuminated cavern, reached by wooden stairs and surrounded by mineral formations. A second cenote at the site is for observation only.

Pueblo Fantasma is Spanish for “ghost town,” evoking an abandoned settlement.

Also known as Ghost Town Cenote

Reported price
No data
Reported hours
Daily 08:00–18:00
Type
Cavern
Access
To be confirmed
Experience
Family
Reported crowding
Medium
To be confirmed

Swimming is not permitted in the second cenote. Confirm the price directly before visiting.

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?

Pueblo Fantasma is in the municipality of Chemax. Use the map to understand the area and open directions to navigate.

Lat
20.80020
Lng
-87.85629
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Biodiversity recorded near this cenote

Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.

17
Observations
14
Documented taxa
14
Research Grade observations
Observations by group
  • Birds · 4
  • Insects · 4
  • Mammals · 3
  • Reptiles · 2
  • Arachnids · 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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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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Swimming is not permitted in the second cenote. Confirm the price directly before visiting.

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