Tecoh

Tzabnah

Cavern · Adventure · Low crowding

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Concept image of this cenote type. Not a real photograph
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A cave system with several bodies of water and a rustic route that includes low passages where visitors may need to crawl. Visits are made with basic equipment and a local guide.

Its Maya name is locally interpreted as “the king’s palace.”

Also known as Grutas de Tzabnah

Reported price
No data
Reported hours
Daily 9:00–16:00 (published information; reconfirm)
Type
Cavern
Access
To be confirmed
Experience
Adventure
Reported crowding
Low
To be confirmed

Physically demanding route with narrow, wet sections. Toilets have not been confirmed; wear suitable clothing and footwear.

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

  • Life jacket
  • 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?

Tzabnah is in the municipality of Tecoh. Use the map to understand the area and open directions to navigate.

Lat
20.73053
Lng
-89.47456
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Biodiversity recorded near this cenote

Public iNaturalist observations within a 1 km radius.

128
Observations
61
Documented taxa
75
Research Grade observations
Observations by group
  • Plants · 19
  • Insects · 8
  • Mammals · 8
  • Reptiles · 7
  • Arachnids · 6
  • Animalia · 4

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

Physically demanding route with narrow, wet sections. Toilets have not been confirmed; wear suitable clothing and footwear.

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