How to visit Cenotes Hacienda Kampepen
The Hacienda Kampepén cenotes are one of our favorites in Homún. Of the more than 20 cenotes that you can visit in Homún, in the Cenotes Hacienda Kempepen you can enjoy 3 beautiful ones.
Hello, we are Sandra and Isabella and we live in this beautiful area of Mexico and we love exploring the spectacular cenotes and in this post we’ll tellyou all about one of our favorites, Cenotes Hacienda Kampepen.
Cenotes Hacienda Kampepén offer a concept that we really like. Everyone has their own tastes, that’s why our job is to describe the places as best as possible so that you can choose. The old haciendas usually had a cenote from which to get water, usually with a “noria” (well).
In this old Kampepén Hacienda, that’s how it was, the cenote where the well is located is called, in fact, Noria. In addition to the Noria, they have two other cenotes that you can visit.
On this visit you can learn about the old haciendas while enjoying swimming in the cenotes.
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Things to know about Cenote Hacienda Kampepen
Cenote Hacienda Kampepén offers tours to discover the remaining of the old haciendas and its 3 cenotes. You can also do the routes on foot or by bike along marked paths of less than 1.2 kilometers in total.
In addition to enjoying the cenotes, you can learn about the old haciendas in the facilities of the place. The tour itinerary include a visit to the church, the main house, including one of the cenotes, the one known as La Noria, which was the old water well of the Hacienda.
We believe that taking the full tour of the place is a great opportunity to learn about the local history besides visiting some of the best cenotes in the area. We truly love this place.
Another pleasant surprise is that they do night tours, something that gives us another perspective of the places. Together with the Pool Uinic and San Antonio cenotes, they expand the nighttime activity in Homún.
What are the cenotes?
A cenote is a freshwater sinkhole formed by the collapsing of limestone soil, the type of stone that the Yucatan Peninsula is mainly made of. The cenotes allow us access to the water table. These holes are produced naturally by the collapse of the roof.
Sacred to the Mayan civilization they are now some of the main tourist attractions in the Yucatan Peninsula. Read more about the Mexico cenotes.
Hacienda Kampepén Cenotes
CENOTE KIXNÉ: Cave cenote where evidence of ancient Mayan rituals has been found. A beautiful place to contemplate with no rush.
CENOTE CHENKÉ: Open cenote with crystal clear waters where the roots get tangled.
CENOTE LA NORIA: Closed cenote where they use to get the water for the old hacienda.
How to get to Cenote hacienda Kampepen
The Cenotes Hacienda Kampepen cenote is located leaving Homún towards Huhí on the right. It is well signposted, very close to the dirt road where you find the Bal Mil, Canunchen, Chulul, Hool Kosom cenote.
Homún is located about 50 kilometers from Mérida, and it takes 1 hour to get there by car.
How to get to Homún (cenotes Hacienda Kampepén) by Car
From Mérida take Calle 59 to the city’s outskirts, and follow the sign to Chichén Itzá. Continue on the road for almost 30 kilometers until the turnoff to Tahmek. From here follows Hocabá and then Homún.
On the road, you will see several people who will stop you to offer motorcycle taxi tours in Homún. Sometimes they are a little pushy.
Once you arrive in Homún, you can reach the cenotes on your own or tour them on a motorcycle taxi tour.
How to get to Homún by Local Bus
From Mérida, you will find minivans (combi) leaving from the “colonia Centro” (calle 52 x 65 and 67). Minivans start running from Mérida to Homún at 6 am and the last departure is at 5:30 pm.
From Homún to Mérida the first departure is at 5:30 in the morning and the last between 5 and 6 in the afternoon.
Bus Price: 34 MXN (1.5USD) pesos per person/one way.
The bus schedules are not very exact, they leave when they are full, but it is a very busy route, so it is easy for the bus to fill up quickly.
How to get to Cenotes Hacienda Kampepén by taxi
You can get to the Homún cenotes on your own or take a motorcycle taxi in town. If you are only going to visit the cenotes Hacienda Kampepén cenote, we recommend you go on your own. It is close to where public transport arrives, and by car it is a moment.
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Things to do in the Cenote Hacienda Kampepen
- Bike tour – you can rent a bike for a few pesos and bike around the hacienda
- Snorkel – it is a good idea to wear a diving mask to enjoy more.
- Camping – They have a camping space with space for barbeque
- Night tours – they have a night tour as well upon request
PRACTICAL INFORMATION ABOUT CENOTES HACIENDA KAMPEPEN
Cenotes Hacienda Kampepen Facilities
- Camping area with barbeque facilities
- Showers
- Toilets
- Life jackets are included in the price, they are mandatory
It is not allowed to introduce food, drinks or coolers.
Cenote Hacienda Kampepen Entrance fee –
- 180 pesos each person (8 USD approx). 100 MXN for kids 4 to 12 yr.
- Night tour 275 mxn per person. Kids 4 to 12 ys 150 pesos
- Bike Rental – 50 mxn per person
Cenote Hacienda Kampepen Opening Hours
Open every day from 10 to 17
How to visit Cenotes Hacienda Kampepen and respect the environment
We would like the cenote (and nature in general) to stay as beautiful as it is. The good part is that it’s not that difficult. We have put together some simple rules to follow in order to inflict as little damage as possible to the environment.
- Don’t be loud
- Don’t trash
- Don’t use any kinds of cream spray or protectors on your skin as it would contaminate the environment (even the so called – eco friendly)
- Always take a shower before entering in a cenote (available at the entrance)
- Don’t hang on to the stalactites or stalagmites or any roots
- Just don’t do any foolishness that can damage the environment
If we appreciate the environment we will learn to respect it.
What to bring to Cenotes Hacienda Kampepen
- Swimsuit
- Change of clothes
- Towel to dry off
- Mosquito repellent to wear after you come out of the water as there are many mosquitos around
- Mask and snorkel gear and life jacket are available for rent but it would be much better if you have your own, both for hygienic purposes and saving
- You can walk on your flip flop although I always like to wear closed shoes when I am in the wilderness, mainly to avoid bugs bites. But it’s totally up to you
What we like about cenote Hacienda Kampepen
It is a unique interesting space where you can combine the experience of the cenotes and learn about the Yucatan Haciendas and their history.
We liked that you can explore it on your own and at your own pace. We loved the experience, as it is something different. The cenotes are spectacular.
What we don’t like about hacienda Kampepen
In the hot months the route does get tough, as you are walking or biking completely in the sun. There’s not much shade.
INSIDER TIP – try to avoid weekends
Tips to photograph the cenote Hacienda Kampepen
You’ll need to raise the ISO or bring a tripod to take better photos. The Kixné cave is a good place to practice contrasts and lights.
Category – family
Rating – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
What to visit near Cenote Hacienda Kampepen
- Ruins Acanceh 24 km/15 miles 40 minutes by car
- Ruins Mayapan 46 km/28.5 miles 1 hour by car
- The rest of the Homún cenotes 😁
