Valladolid

Samula

Cavern · Family · High crowding

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An enclosed cenote in Xkekén Park, with an opening above that illuminates the turquoise-blue water and roots descending from the vault. It shares the site and facilities with X’Kekén.

Yucatán’s official guide translates its name as “flooded sandy ground.”

Also known as Cenote Samulá / Parque Xkekén

Reported price
No data
Reported hours
Monday–Thursday 8:00–17:00; Friday–Sunday 8:00–17:30
Type
Cavern
Access
To be confirmed
Experience
Family
Reported crowding
High
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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
  • Life jacket
  • 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?

Samula is in the municipality of Valladolid. Use the map to understand the area and open directions to navigate.

Lat
20.66242
Lng
-88.24479
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Biodiversity recorded near this cenote

Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.

123
Observations
82
Documented taxa
82
Research Grade observations
Observations by group
  • Birds · 32
  • Insects · 15
  • Plants · 13
  • Fungi · 10
  • Mammals · 3
  • Ray-finned fishes · 2

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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