Though cenote-hopping—visiting several cenotes in a single trip—is a common practice in the Yucatan Peninsula, there’s another side to that coin. Just 20 minutes south of Merida, the San Ignacio cenote is a great place to stay put and relax for the weekend. The facilities at San Ignacio At first glance, the place looks more…
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The cenotes at Santa Cruz are two sides of the same coin: an open cenote lit by the sun and a closed one, tucked away inside a cave. It is a place of light and dark. The facilities at the Santa Cruz Cenote Santa Cruz is located inside a tourist center of the same name,…
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Of the many cenote parks in the Riviera Maya, Kantun Chi must be among those with the greatest amount of these incredible and mystical places on offer. There are five cenotes in total if you get the complete package. Of course, nobody here expects you to see that many cenotes without food in your belly,…
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Corazon del Paraiso Cenote is the heart of the jungle—literally. Its name means “the heart of paradise” and it’s not just a pretty-sounding name. From above, the surrounding jungle shapes it like a heart—and it’ll get yours beating. Where is the Corazon del Paraiso Cenote? Though it’s the heart of the jungle it’s not in…
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Remember how the bad guys in movies and TV shows usually have their secret base in a mountain shaped like a skull? How would you like to swim in one? Calavera Cenote provides the perfect opportunity. What does Calavera mean? Your suspicions were correct: “calavera” means skull in Spanish. You might not realize it from…
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You’ve probably seen the pictures online: someone standing on a stone platform, surrounded by a bright column of light and the darkness of a cave. With the advent of social media because of the incredible backdrop it provides, Suytun Cenote has become popular in the last couple of years, especially on Instagram (just type #suytun…
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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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For a long time, Suhem Cenote was the object of a scary myth. Its waters—it was said—had magic properties that could drain your strength until you couldn’t keep your head above the surface. It was so widely believed that nobody dared enter it for a long time. Fortunately, now this is just a tale, as…
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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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