A trip to Mexico is incomplete if you miss the many beautiful cenotes this country has in store. Cenotes are natural sinkholes filled with groundwater and they are scattered all across the Yucatán Peninsula, and here are some of the most beautiful cenotes you should put on your bucket list.
Dos Ojos Cenote
One of Mexico’s best-known cenotes, Dos Ojos offers a system of historic caves and crystal clear natural swimming holes. In addition to looking truly astonishing, this cenote is a popular snorkeling and cavern diving site thanks to its clear visibility.
Ik Kil Cenote
Another beautiful cenote that has to be seen to be believed, Ik Kil is extremely popular with tourists thanks to its close proximity to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. This cenote is instantly recognizable thanks to its verdant rock walls and threadlike vines, and it’s another popular swimming and snorkeling spot.
Sacred Cenote
Another astonishing cenote you can explore after your visit to Chichen Itza, Sacred Cenote has the most impressive history of all. Many historical artifacts, including gold, jade, and pottery, have been found underneath its surface, and it’s believed that the Mayans used it as a place of sacrifice.
