4Top Three Cenotes And A Bonus
Today cenotes are a very popular destination for adventurers, explorers, and travelers as well. Depending on which cenote you choose to visit, you can go diving, snorkeling, and swimming too. The Cenote known as Ik-Kil is perhaps one of the most amazing open cenotes in Mexico.
It is about three kilometers out of Chichen Itza. It has sheer vertical walls that are usually lined with flowers and various vines and opens to crystal-clear azure water that is a minimum of 40 meters deep. It’s populated by catfish.
Veteran visitors confirm it is an exceptional place for snorkeling and swimming. There is an admission charge but the site features several different amenities. They include cabins, a restaurant, and restrooms.
Located near Tulum, the Grand Cenote is a partially open cenote that is recommended for all ages and levels of snorkelers and swimmers. This cenote features docks for sunbathing, partially submerged tunnels that join open-air areas, and interesting underwater limestone formations fit for exploring.
You may see bats hanging from the natural ceiling. It’s okay. They simply make the place more exotic. Most importantly, this cenote offers adventurous types easy access to the second-largest cave system in the world. Thus, it’s a popular place with divers.
You’ll find Cenote Dos Ojos, “Two Eyes” in English, between Tulum and Playa del Carmen. This is another noteworthy place for snorkeling. Witness the sunlight piercing the crystal turquoise water and lighting up the stalagmites rising from the depths. From here you can also access a mysterious flooded underwater system of caves that spans 80+ kilometers. This too is a popular place for diving.
Cenote Oxmal is situated in the area of Valladolid. It’s the least-known, beautiful cenote and includes few amenities but has a very low admission fee. The water here is roughly 67 meters deep. Therefore, veteran visitors recommend that you “head for the surface level” and dive into the water from a height of between 18 and 22 meters.
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