Cenote Xlacah is open as of May 2021. However, people can not swim at the cenote and the museums are closed. Despite this closure, the Cenote is charging full price to tourists. What I enjoyed most about this place was seeing the abundant wildlife like bluebirds and iguanas and the diversity of native trees. The ruins seem interesting especially the contrast of a catholic church in the middle of the Mayan ruins. I recommend a guide to make sense of everything, as there are no signs of name, description, or history about the structures.

A really nice cenote that was open for swimming for years until covid changed all that. It is built almost like a pool, with a shallow end and a deep end and an island of water lilies in the middle. It was a really super place to spend a couple of hours escaping the Yucatan heat, hopefully it will open soon again.

Initially, my partner and I, we were going there to swim. None mentioned we werent allowed to do it and we already paid for the entrance, the museum and the arqueological area. We realised we weren't allowed to swim at the very last minute when we got there infront of the cenote and realized it was all closed for the people not to use. Also the museum was close in reparation process, but we got charged for it. I wouldn't mind to miss the swim if is to protect the area and the environment but I would of appreciate to know at the entrance before we pay for 3 different things and only get 1. Just to be fair ans clear, would be nice to advise the visitors on what we really get with the ticket. The arqueological area was beautiful to see and so is the nature around the pyramids. I recommend to get there with your own transport or booked transport to pick you up and drop you off, otherwise there were not public transport available once you exit during week days, I am unsure about weekends so I advice you to researchabout it or to book your transportin advance if.

Located just off the highway from Merida to Progreso, this is a must do to take in some local history. Parking is about 20 pesos and admission for non locals was 227 pesos. Takes about an hour to see the structures, an air conditioned museum is also on the property Bring your bathing suit and take a dip in a cenote to cool off, definately worth the experience.

Unique and mysterious (2018) Update March 2021: Cenote closed Museums closed Yet INAH is charging the exorbitant $240 pesos for entrance for foreigners at Dzibilchaltun. You even have to pay to park at this site. And then there only a handful of ruins. Much better options in the area

Lovely open air cenote, unfortunately it's been closed for a few years now. Lots of nice memories there.

It is closed still. It smells very bad with a lot of algae. It will probably never return to normal.

This is part of the ruins, and a perfect respet from the very powerful sun that cooks you as you explore the ruins. There is a shallow and deep end (44m or 140ish feet) deep. If you don't want to swim, there are also lots of ledges to sit and dangle your feet in the water. As a bonus, there are tiny fish swimming all around you (completely harmless).

Place was great and full of ancient structures to explore, it give a great sense of scale to how the native people lived. Visitors should definitely apply sun screen and bring an umbrella or light clothes because the sunshine is intense!

The museum is closed, you can’t swim in the Cinote and they are still charging 308 pesos each, not worth it. Price should be adjusted to reflect closures

So beautiful that it almost doesn't look real, the cenote water is extremely clear it's amazing. It's a little tricky to climb down to access, but the view from above is incredible. Be sure to bring your swimsuit when you visit.

Avoid. The cenote is closed and the ruins are def not among the best in the area. Price is way too expensive for what you get, and we've seen several others. In fact one archaeologist we met there said that he'd prefer if the location was closed to the public so they can do their work. The government takes around 75% of the entrance fee not to spend on location.

What an amazing place to visit! This is the first cenote I've ever seen and what a wonderous sight it was! It was stunning to see the glistening water with beautiful water lilies floating in the center. Unfortunately, I did not have an opportunity to swim during my visit, however it was a fun experience to observe other families and children splashing about enjoying themselves in the water.

Peaceful beach to relax on, less crowded than Progreso

Interesting Myan ruins and swimming area, just north of Merida. You are able to get up close to some of the ruins and swimming in the cenote, if you wish. There is also a museum, which is included in the entrance fee. Need to get there by rather car or taxi. No restaurant on site. You need to go to Progreso beach or back to Merida to eat.

A small still actively being studied and restored ruin with a museum. If the weather is right and you have your bathing suit, a cooling dip on the Cenote will be in order. There is an interesting melding of Mayan with Christianity in the ruins which sets it off from other archaeologic digs.

Nice little cenote with clear water, little fishes and lily pads. It placed near archaeological complex, so you can refresh yourself after observing ancient buildings under the sun

as of jan. 1, 2024 (and for a while prior), the cenote is closed for swimming due to e coli, a problem with a number of cenotes that has been in the news. definitely visit the ruins, but you will need to take a dip somewhere else. i was told that there is a plan for the cenote to be "cleaned," but no info about how soon