Mérida

Xlacah

Open · Cultural · High crowding

Concept image of this cenote type. Not a real photograph. — Concept image of this cenote type. Not a real photograph

An open cenote inside the Dzibilchaltún archaeological site, with historical and ceremonial importance. It is currently closed to access and swimming.

Its Maya name means “old village.”

Also known as Xlakaj / Xlacá

Information for your visit

Reported price: No data
Reported hours: Cenote closed; archaeological site open daily 08:00–16:00
Type: Open
Access: To be confirmed
Experience: Cultural
Reported crowding: High

To be confirmed

The cenote is closed to access and swimming because of sanitary conditions. Respect barriers and INAH notices.

Facilities reported on site

Parking
Toilets

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.

Location

Where is it?

Xlacah is in the municipality of Mérida. Use the map to understand the area and open directions to navigate.

Lat: 21.09088
Lng: -89.59812

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iNaturalist · Community science

Biodiversity recorded near this cenote

Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.

3,158
Observations: 632
Documented taxa: 2,044
Research Grade observations

Observations by group

Plants · 240
Insects · 192
Birds · 82
Reptiles · 28
Arachnids · 26
Fungi · 26

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.

How we interpret these data →