Cenotes are common geological forms in low-altitude regions, particularly on islands (such as Cefalonia, Greece), coastlines, and platforms with young post- Paleozoic limestone with little soil development.

Jan 21, 2025 · You’ll find four types of cenotes: cavern (enclosed and cave-like), open (with the entire top exposed), ancient (cenotes that held significance to ancient civilizations) and semi-open (partially …

Jun 26, 2023 · In short, cenotes are ancient sinkholes that have, over time, filled with fresh water. But this simple definition doesn’t exactly do a cenote justice, because they are much, much more than …

Nov 7, 2025 · But with thousands of cenotes to choose from, how do you decide which cenote to visit on a trip to Mexico? To help you out, I have compiled this guide with my 15 top picks of cenotes in …

Jun 22, 2025 · There are about 6,000 cenotes in Mexico, and the vast majority are in the Yucatan Peninsula near Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Merida. Some of the best are the Tulum …

2 days ago · A cenote is a natural flooded cavity with an opening to the surface. Today, they are one of Mexico’s main natural attractions, both for those seeking to swim in calm waters and for those …

Mar 9, 2024 · Swimming in a secluded cenote is will be one of the highlights of your trip to Mexico. But before we explore the best cenotes in Mexico, let’s take a closer look at what these natural …

Mar 11, 2025 · Were you to look at a map of all the known cenotes that dot the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, you might very well think you were looking at a piece of Gouda, so numerous are the …

Jan 31, 2022 · When limestone bedrock collapses, groundwater is exposed, allowing these natural wonders to form. The word “cenotes” is unique to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, used by the ancient …

Cenotes are an incredible way to get up close and personal with Mexico’s natural beauty. They are natural subway pools filled with fresh water that has been filtered through limestone deposits for …