Sacalum

San Marcos

Cavern · Quiet · Low crowding

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An enclosed cenote inside a cave in Yunkú, with a masonry staircase of about 20 m, a green pool measuring approximately 30 by 30 m and a maximum depth of 20 m.

The cenote bears a Spanish name from the Christian tradition.

Also known as Cenote Yunkú

Reported price
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Reported hours
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Type
Cavern
Access
To be confirmed
Experience
Quiet
Reported crowding
Low
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Wear a life jacket, avoid sunscreen and take particular care on the stairs. Confirm current access and facilities.

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

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?

San Marcos is in the municipality of Sacalum. Use the map to understand the area and open directions to navigate.

Lat
20.58443
Lng
-89.61426
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Biodiversity recorded near this cenote

Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.

148
Observations
90
Documented taxa
125
Research Grade observations
Observations by group
  • Birds · 43
  • Plants · 24
  • Reptiles · 7
  • Insects · 6
  • Amphibians · 3
  • Fungi · 3

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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