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Black Cenote

Interior de la Laguna de Bacalar (Zona Centro), Bacalar, Quintana Roo.

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Black Cenote Bacalar guide: depth, location, map and how to visit safely. Learn why this lagoon cenote is also called the Witch’s Cenote.

Price: Free
Hours: 09:00–18:00
Location: Interior de la Laguna de Bacalar (Zona Centro), Bacalar, Quintana Roo.

Located inside the lagoon, this cenote is the deepest point in Bacalar, featuring a vertical drop of nearly 100 meters. It is visually stunning due to the sharp contrast where the water shifts from bright turquoise to a navy blue so deep it looks black. Please note: Access is closed on Mondays.

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Transfer

Xul-Ha · South Zone

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Price

Free

Schedule

09:00 – 18:00

Location

Interior de la Laguna de Bacalar (Zona Centro), Bacalar, Quintana Roo.

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