Cenotes are deep natural pits, or sinkholes, characteristic of the Yucatan peninsula, resulting from the collapse of limestonebedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. The term derives from a word used by the low-land Yucatec Maya, "Ts'onot" to refer to any location with accessible groundwater. We will show you just a few of the cenotes we have visited recently.
Zaci cenote is located in Valladolid, half way between Merida and Cancun. It is huge and magnificent with bats flying all around in the top of the cave. We ate at the restaurant at the entrance so they allowed us to swim for free. Down below, you can slip into the cool water for a refreshing dip. There are also places to jump off into the water for the brave at heart. Mike jumped off the smallest one.
There were blind catfish in the water. They didn't bother us though. There were ropes you could sit or stand on while in the water as their didn't appear to be any bottom in this cenote.
Dzibilchaltún is just north of Merida. There are also ruins here.
San Ignacio in Chochola in Yucatan. Down the deep tunnel with the bees nest up top. I borrowed the picture below as none of mine turned out this nice. Wow, it is stunning!
This is one of three cenotes at San Antonio Mulix, about an hour from our house in Merida. We have been here a few times and it never gets old. After swimming, we eat traditional Maya food at the local restaurant.
This is another at San Antonio Mulix.
We welcome our Friends and Family to come enjoy the Yucatan with us. There is a ton of fun to have and plenty of work to do in the English preaching field here in Mexico. And it is really reasonable to live here too. Let us know if you want more details.
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