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Cenotes of Yucatan, Mexico

From series “Stunning Beauty Places of the Earth, Unknown to Tourists”
The peninsula of Yucatan is known for its incredible natural beauty. No wonder this is one of the most unique and little explored sights - Cenotes. These are the underground karst caves that are filled with the water. Cenotes have formed as a result of volcanic activity. In total there are about 2 400 cenotes on the territory of the peninsula. Many of them form a single complex with the underground rivers and lakes.

Cenotes of Yucatan, Mexico Some underground holes have long been known to and known by thousands of tourists. In some underground caves one can discover the wonderful beaches, and the others are popular with the divers. Many cenotes, which can be seen on the peninsula of Yucatan, are very old. The arches of some subterranean caves are gradually collapsing, making them a kind of deep wells. On the basis of such 'wells' there is water, so you can swim in it.

Since ancient times many beautiful legends are connected with the strange underground caves. Maya considered them to be the 'gateway to the realm of the dead.' Some caves were used for sacrifice and the other sacral rituals. One of the most beautiful cenotes - Sagrado - is located on the territory of the Chichén Itzá complex and is filled with the crystal blue water. Nearby is another popular Cenote - Ik-Kil, which also counts to the most visited cenotes. In some cenotes, which are easily accessible and open, there are always visitors. In order to enjoy the beauty of some other underground caves, you have to dive with the dive. Next - Pink Sands Beach


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'ATM/CAJERO BANCOMER MUNICIPIO DE HOMUN' located in 31 km ( check the route on the map).
Fuel station: 'Gas de Yucatán S.A.' in 34 km
Supermarket: 'Súper Willy´s Tekit' in 31 km
Parking: 'Estacionamiento Restaurante Kinich' in 35 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacias GI' in 35 km
Police station: 'H. Ayuntamiento de Hocaba Yuc. Mex.' in 32 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'CASA FEDERICO' in 34 km
Railway station: 'Izamal' in 36 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Chichen Itza International Airport CZA - in 59 km
 »  Cozumel Airport CZM - in 217 km
 »  Cancun Airport CUN - in 227 km
 »  Isla Mujeres Airport IMU - in 246 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Cenotes of Yucatan

Lemurian Embassy Eco Retreat Chichen Itza

Located in 21 km from Cenotes of Yucatan
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Rooms: 50
Lemurian Embassy Eco Retreat Chichen Itza offers guests tents with the option of an inflatable mattress, as well as shared bathrooms. They also offer … More: photo, rates and booking
Romantic Hotel Santo Domingo

Located in 34 km from Cenotes of Yucatan
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Rooms: 10
All rooms offer wardrobe, a seating area, a terrace with garden views and private bathroom with shower. Some of the rooms come with fan and stone … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel San Miguel Arcangel

Located in 35 km from Cenotes of Yucatan
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Rooms: 12
The air-conditioned rooms at Hotel San Miguel Arcangel come with a seating area and a cable TV. Guests also enjoy a fan, a mosquito net and a … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Best Western Chichen Itza

Located in 45 km from Cenotes of Yucatan
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Rooms: 40
The rooms are air conditioned, offer high-speed internet connection, satellite TV and a minibar. The bathrooms come with a hairdryer and ironing … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Izamal
35 km - Izamal
Mexican Izamal city is unusual too. Its second name is the Yellow City. About 15 thousand people live there permanently. The small city appeals tourists with its original deep-yellow-coloured buildings. In the city, there are a lot of beautiful historical stone …
Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza
47 km - Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza
Ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, located in the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula, is one of the most visited attractions in the world. Every year, tens of thousands of travelers come to the Mayan cultural center to stroll through its streets, admire the …
Cenote Ik Kil Well
48 km - Cenote Ik Kil Well
Natural wells or cenotes are amazing creations of nature. Some of them are so gorgeous that it’s impossible to believe in their existence. One of these is the Cenote Ik Kil, located in Mexico. This well, which is located on the Yucatan Peninsula, is one of the …
Chicxulub Crater
101 km - Chicxulub Crater
Chicxulub crater in Mexico, Yucatan Peninsula, was formed as a result of a meteorite crush about 65 million years ago. Chicxulub is quite young in comparison with other large craters of our planet. According to scientists, this catastrophe could have been the cause of …
Sac Actun
166 km - Sac Actun
Diving in the caves is considered one of the most popular and spectacular extreme entertainment, and one of the best spots for this is Sac Actun Cave. Their general length is about 317.5 km, of which only 6 km of galleries are 'dry'. All other tunnels are more …
Ox Bel Ha
170 km - Ox Bel Ha
Ox Bel Ha is one of the largest underwater caves in the world. The length of their explored junctions is more than 256.5 km, and the depth of the cave is 37 meters in some places. The karst cave was discovered in 1996 and has the numerous entrances. At present the …
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