The Zací Cenote in Valladolid Yucatán

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The Zací Cenote in Valladolid Yucatán


The Zací Cenote in Valladolid Yucatán is a must-see attraction. Zací means white hawk, and it was the name of the pre-Hispanic city where, on its ruins, Valladolid Yucatán was founded in 1542.

This cenote is located a few steps from the city's central park. It is one of the most enormous open pits in the Yucatan Peninsula.

This cenote was necessary for the pre-Hispanic settlement. It is said that it did not have a ceremonial use like the Chichen Itzá cenote but was for water supply, and it is documented that it worked in this way until the 19th century. By the 20th century, it was already a famous spa.

Can you swim in The Zací Cenote in Valladolid Yucatán?

The hue of the water varies, ranging from blue to slightly greenish, depending on the time of year. The water mirror measures 35 meters long by 25 wide and has a maximum depth of 40 meters.

The cenote has become a tourist destination.

The vault is adorned by colorful stalactites. Due to its beauty and history, this cenote is very popular. At the top is a restaurant specializing in Yucatecan food. It is a unique experience because you can see the great vault and the water mirror; this restaurant has events at different times of the year.

He has performed concerts inside the cenote and in the area of ​​the cenote gardens. In the same way, celebrations for the dead are organized, from altars to concerts in the small theater that he has in the cenote area.


It has a handicraft area and a great restaurant that has been serving regional Yucatecan food for decades. Initially, many local people attended, and later, for tourists who visit Valladolid, all this at relatively affordable prices.

TIPS to visit the Zací cenote:

  • Don't wear sunscreen or any other cream or lotion. These agents pollute the water.

  • Arrive early, since due to its location, it is usually very crowded in the afternoons.

  • Do not take many things. It is always more comfortable to visit a cenote carrying only a small backpack.

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