We’re in the middle of Tulum and Playa del Carmen, just off Highway 307, on its Chetumal-Cancun stretch. Just south of Akumal, a town famous for its many, many cenotes, is the small village of Chemuyil. Getting to the Xunaan Ha Cenote from there is just a matter of following the signage. To make your…
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Yaal Cenote lies in the middle of the jungle. Before this area was explored and opened to the public, falling into this cenote was probably a common occurrence. However, now it’s open, and safe, for visitors to enjoy. Which is good, for it almost looks like a part of someone’s fantasy. Where is Yaal Cenote?…
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You probably won’t find a cenote more iconic than Ik Kil. It’s probably the one that pops into your mind when you imagine a cenote; the one in most posters and brochures; the one you could recognize even if you’ve never been to a cenote. It’s also one of the most crowded in all the…
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Getting to Bebelchen Cenote feels a little like you’re discovering this place for the first time: the entrance is in the middle of the jungle. There’s a booth at the entrance where they’ll list the safety measures to follow. This is a cave cenote—that means it’s enclosed—with no shallow waters, so there’s a couple. Safety…
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When was the last time you swam in a river as it joins the sea? There are a few places you can do that in the Riviera Maya, such as the Yal-Ku Lagoon, where you can experience the clash of two very different ecosystems. Where is the Yal-Ku Lagoon? Yal-Ku is in Akumal, between Playa…
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Cenotes are often pictured as water-filled holes in the ground with very little difference between them. Though Geronimo’s 7 cenotes are, in reality, just two, the experiences in them are poles apart. Never again will you think all cenotes are the same. Geronimo’s 7 Cenotes is a Private Adventure First thing’s first: this tour is…
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Did you know there are different kinds of cenotes? The town of Homun is known for its wide variety, and Mani Chan, its latest addition, certainly adds to it. If you’ve ever wondered what a cenote looks like when it’s just been opened to the public, here’s your chance to find out. The entrance to…
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Though generally considered exotic, cenotes are a common sight in the Riviera Maya, and even more so in the area around Homun. One can visit several in a single day and still not be done by the end of the week. What’s more, new cenotes are discovered and opened to the public all the time,…
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Why just visit Chichen Itza when you could visit Chichen Itza and a cenote? Because of its proximity to the famous archeological site, many stop by at the Xcajum cenote. It’s great to rest, eat something and freshen up in the water. Cenote Xcajum’s unique features This is an open cenote. That means a big…
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