"Small site but great cenote" Dzibilchaltùn by ciaobella55

Dzibilchaltùn Travel Guide: 18 reviews and 28 photos

Temple of the Seven Dolls - Dzibilchaltùn

This is the largest and most intact of the structures on the site. It's called that because seven small sculptures were found when they were excavating, but these are now held in the Museum in Mexico City.

The temple is situated so that on 21st March and 22nd September each year, the sun will shine directly through the archway when it rises.

When you enter, it's the furthest away but go there first. You'll be hot and sticky after the walk to and from and can then have a swim in the cenote

Cenote Xlacah

A lovely cenote covered in water lilies, and very refreshing after walking around the site. It's very deep at one end but there are shelves around the edge where you can sit and the small fish will nibble at you!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Close to Merida
Cons:Written explanations could be better - "Building 33" but doesn't say what it was used for
In a nutshell:Well worth the trip

Last visit to Dzibilchaltùn: Sep 2010
Intro Written Sep 29, 2010
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If you miss the return bus... - Dzibilchaltùn

If you miss the return bus... Transportation (2)

If you miss the last bus or don't want to wait the 2 hours in between, you can walk back to the T-intersection, from... more travel advice

Cenote Xlacah is very deep Warnings and Dangers (1)

Some books will tell you the cenote is 140 ft deep, others say it is not know how deep it is. Beware, and watch your... more travel advice

Where to catch the bus from Merida Transportation (2)

The tourist mags tell you that the buses to Djibilchaltun leave from around Parque San Juan. This is correct only... more travel advice

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cachaseiro Oct 18, 2010 at 1:34 PM

Nice tips. Mexico is a wonderful place.
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Redlats Oct 13, 2010 at 10:18 AM

We visited Dzib. while we were living in Progresso for a month. It was easier for us to rent a car for a couple of days than find the public transport there.