Swim in Yucatan Cenote, Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

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Cenotes are deep, natural pits that result from the collapse of limestone bedrock where the groundwater beneath has rushed in to fill the void. Cenotes are found primarily in Mexico and South America, especially on the Yucatan Peninsula and some islands in the Western Caribbean. It has been documented that Cenotes were sometimes used for sacrificial offerings by the ancient Maya. More than 6,000 Cenotes dot the Yucatan Peninsula with many nearby the resort villages of Cancun, Cozumel and Playa del Carmen. Cenotes are often considered sacred places and stories of spiritual rejuvenation and enhanced states of peace and relaxation by those entering or in close proximity to the water are regularly reported. Cenotes are typically part of huge underwater cave systems, some stretching as large as 233 kilometers. Guided tours that include swimming in one or more Cenotes are easily arranged, including some that carry tourists in horse drawn buggies to the sinkholes for a swim. Many Cenotes are well marked and readily accessible by visitors to the Yucatan Peninsula with their own transportation. A dip in a Cenote is also sometimes offered as part of excursions to historically significant sites along the Peninsula and swimming in a Cenote is but one of the many attractions at the unique water themed amusement park, Xel-Ha, located on the Caribbean Sea at Playa del Carmen. Imagine yourself taking a dip in a cool, clear ancient Cenote after spending a day in the hot sun exploring relics of the Maya culture, all the while knowing this pristine body of water in which you are swimming leads to a vast underwater world. Be sure to include a Swim In A Cenote to your list as part of your dream trip to the Yucatan Peninsula.

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