When one hears the word Cancun, one usually thinks of white sand beaches and turquoise water, luxurious hotels and nightlife activities. However, one of the reasons Cancun is a privileged place in Mexico is its location on the Yucatan Peninsula. This means being close to archaeological sites, jungle and extraordinary cenotes. A visit to the…
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Cenotes are natural water wells caused by a collapse of limestone. Most of these underground pools have fresh water that is meticulously filtered by the earth. This is why the water is so clear and why you can admire the underwater life. A cenote is a natural well, sinkhole or swimming pool filled with fresh…
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The Sac Aua cenote, located near Dzalbay, Yucatan, is a beautiful cavern with an island in the middle of its blue waters. We also call it “El Cenote de las Doncellas” (The Cenote of the Maidens), owing to a legend that it was originally used for virgin sacrifices. It’s also probably linked to a Mayan…
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Valladolid is an essential stop on your trip to the Yucatan. The city is located in the middle of the peninsula, at the crossroads between Rio Lagartos, Tulum and Merida. In addition to that, it is located near ruins and a wonder of the world. If its geographical situation is a real asset, the atmosphere…
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The caves and cenote Sac-Ha, located near Valladolid, are an excellent site to see caves and cool off in a beautiful cenote. This cenote is of the closed kind, with a large number of stalactites and crystalline waters that will amaze you. Cabins and camping places are also available, as are parking, restrooms, showers, guides,…
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The Choj Ha cenote, which enchants anybody who visits it, is a few miles from the town of X-can. In an area full of remarkable cenotes, caves, and tunnels. It just takes approximately a 50-foot journey to discover some stairs that provide a magnificent panoramic view of the entire area. Choj Ha Cenote: What to…
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Because of the huge amount of layered structures present, Cocalitos Cenote is also known as Stromatolites Sanctuary. Cocalitos is a one-of-a-kind and fantastic site to see these incredible natural formations. All these while having a great time with friends and/or family. Stromatolites are primordial living structures that are in a few locations throughout the world.…
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Popol Vuh cenote is a lovely open cenote that is kept by a family because it is located on private property. Because it is away from the city’s commotion, it is great for disconnecting and relaxing while enjoying nature, birdsong, and the peacefulness of this sanctuary. It gets its name from the Sacred Mayan Book,…
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The Muul Ichi cenote, whose Mayan name means “cenote of the pyramid” or “ruin in the cenote,” sits just a few meters from the town of San Juan de Dios near Tulum. It is partially exposed, with a small aperture through which a ladder descends into the depths. Because of the limited access to light…
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One of the most traditional activities for tourists in Puerto Morelos is the Ruta de los Cenotes. Though there are many, Mojarras, the largest, is unskippable, although it makes continuing with the route somewhat difficult though, because of the many activities in it. It’s more of an eco-park than just a cenote, really. What is…
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