If you haven’t heard of cenotes before, don’t worry. They don’t come up in everyday conversation. A cenote is essentially a natural pit or sinkhole, which forms when limestone collapses […]
Cenotes
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Cenote Chaak Tun is found in the heart of the Riviera Maya, between Cancún and Tulum, where its beautiful waters are tough to miss passing by. Chaak Tun is one […]
Casa Cenote, sometimes called Cenote Manatí, is located near Tulum, Mexico. It’s about 34.7 miles (56 km) from Playa del Carmen, and is different from most cenotes in several ways. […]
Cenote Ik Kil is located around Valladolid in the Yucatán Peninsula. In Mayan, it translates roughly to “Place of the Winds”, and some would argue that it is the most beautiful […]
Gran Cenote is named after its extraordinary size. This cenote is popular with swimmers, divers, and snorkelers who enjoy a ton of open space and interconnected caves. Located just outside […]
If you’ve been reading our extensive coverage on the Mexican Cenotes, you may have noticed a trend. Most of them are quite tranquil spots for lounging and taking pictures. People […]
Cenote Zaci is a sizeable, semi-open cenote found right in the middle of Valladolid, Mexico. Situated just a few blocks from the city, you can easily make the trip here […]
Cenote Saamal is located less than 4 miles (5.8 km) from the center of Valladolid, and is often associated with various tours of Chichén Itzá. Because Chichén Itzá is so […]
Dos Ojos means “two eyes.” The Cenote Dos Ojos is one of tourists’ favorite diving spots in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. It also sports one of the largest underwater […]
Sian Ka’an is the name of a Biosphere Reserve in Mexico, known by many as the most astonishing part of the Yucatán Peninsula. Considering the variety of beautiful natural sites […]
Angelita means “Little Angel.” This unique spot is known for its stunning underwater landscape. What draws tourists to Cenote Angelita each year is the illusion of a floating river, which […]
If you looked up a list of cenotes just near Tulum, you’d have quite a few options. Today we will cover Cenote Calavera, which translates to “Skull Sinkhole” in English. […]
Near Playa del Carmen lies one of several beautiful open cenotes in Mexico, the Cenote Cristalino. If you’re there to swim, this is possibly the best cenote around the general […]