Cenote Zaci, Valladolid
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Cenote Zaci is a large semi-open cenote a few blocks from Valladolid's main square. Part of the pool sits under a rock overhang with hanging stalactites. It is the easiest cenote to add to lunch in Valladolid after visiting Chichen Itza, about 40 minutes away.
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For help planning your visit, see the guide to Yucatan cenotes.
Last updated 2026-11-11 · By the local guide team at Maya Explorer Tours
Where is Zaci in Valladolid?
Zaci is a few blocks from Valladolid's main square, right in town. Valladolid is about 40 minutes from Chichen Itza.
What can you expect at Zaci?
Expect stairs down to a deep pool and simpler facilities than at Ik Kil.
- Stairs down to a deep, dark-green pool
- Life jackets usually available to rent
- A restaurant at the top
- Fewer facilities than Ik Kil
How do you add Zaci to a Chichen Itza day?
Add Zaci to lunch in Valladolid after a morning at Chichen Itza. The restaurant at the top makes it simple to pair a swim with a meal.
Which other cenotes are near Valladolid?
Xkeken and Samula are two cave cenotes at Dzitnup, about 7 km west of Valladolid. Our nearby cenotes guide compares more swim stops near Chichen Itza.
What else do visitors ask about Zaci?
Can you swim in Cenote Zaci?
You can swim in Cenote Zaci. The water is deep, so use a life jacket if you are not a confident swimmer. Life jackets are usually available to rent. Facilities are simpler than at Ik Kil, and a restaurant sits at the top. Check current hours and fees when you arrive.