Choose Cenote Yaal Utsil if you want Snorkeling, diving, turquoise water.
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TypeOpenAdmissionVerify current admissionHours09:00-17:00 dailyTypical stopAbout 2 hoursFamily fitYes, with life jackets and deep-water supervisionSwimmingYesBest timingMorning to early afternoonAreaMucuyché / Abalá
Freshness: 2026-08-28. Admission, hours and access should still be confirmed before you go.
Why choose it
The experience is the reason to go.
Yaal Utsil is a fully open cenote near Mucuyché, south of Mérida, known for striking turquoise water. The official listing places its depth at about 19 meters and specifically highlights snorkeling and diving, along with fish, aquatic plants and submerged rock formations. It is a good choice for travelers who want an open-water feel rather than a dark cave experience.
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