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]]>Dos Ojos Cenote
Dos Ojos is one of Mexico’s most popular cenotes and it’s home to many historic caves and crystal clear natural swimming holes. The clear visibility of its waters makes it a top snorkeling and cavern diving destination, but you’ll equally enjoy it if you’re simply there to look around.
Sacred Cenote
Located in close proximity to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, this cenote comes with a pretty interesting backstory. Legend has it that the Mayans once used it as a place of sacrifice because archaeologists found many historical artifacts, such as gold, jade, and pottery underneath its surface.
Ik Kil Cenote
Another beautiful cenote near Chichen Itza, this is one of those natural wonders that have to be seen to be believed. Ik Kil Cenote will win you over from the get-go thanks to its verdant rock walls and threadlike vines. It’s another great spot for swimming and snorkeling because its waters are crystal clear.
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Yucatán is home to many cenotes that are much bigger and get more visitors than Cenote Suytun, but that could change in the nearby feature. This cenote experienced a huge rise in popularity after it became a popular spot with travel influencers thanks to its picturesque nature.
Unique Features
What sets Suytun apart is the symmetrical stone pier leading to the center of this underground open water pool. This is one of its most striking qualities, especially if you’re lucky enough to be there at the exact moment when rays of sunshine pierce through the ceiling beam.
(@sweetheartstravel)How to Get There
Cenote Suytun is a great day-trip destination from both Cancún and Mérida. Its location is a two-hour drive from both cities, while Valladolid is the only major town in its close proximity. The cenote is open to visitors between 9 am and 5 pm, and you can also swim and buy snacks and drinks during your visit.
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]]>A cenote (approximately pronounced say-no-tay) is a natural swimming hole or underground swimming cave in Mexico formed by the collapse of porous limestone bedrock. Cenotes are usually rather cold (they are underground after all!) and filled with super clear fresh water.
In Ancient Mayan culture, cenotes were seen as a portal to the gods. In fact, the word “cenote” actually means “sacred well.” Whether you worship water or not, it’s easy to see why cenotes are so special from the moment you first see one. With their pure water, tropical foliage, and mystical sunbeams, cenotes definitely have a magical quality to them.
(@anywhereawaits)There are over 6,000 cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, which means finding one to visit shouldn’t be too hard. Some of the most popular cenotes include Cenote Dos Ojos near Tulum, Cenote Azul near Playa Del Carmen, Cenote Samulá near Chichén Itzá, and Cenote Zaci in Valladolid.
So bring your bathing suit and a towel and prepare to be breathtaken.
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