CENOTES

Originating of Mayan “dzonot” (cavity with water) the great majority of the natural wells is different in form but similar in their characteristics: they are of originating cold and crystalline water of underground mantles.

The beauty that can be discovered in these cavities that practically form under earth, has turned them favorite places for the ecoturístico recreation.

The same it is possible to be swum under a ceiling with stalactite formation, to make diving in some of his caverns or to practice rappel.

Many of these natural wells are in the open like opened mouths, perhaps as a result of some landslide that gave visible entrance them to the human eye.

Others are difficult, it must walk some meters under earth to be able to arrive at them and are surely most impressive because they are true terrestrial vaults (nonapt for claustrofóbicos).

Thanks to the porous thing of the calcareo ground in these regions, the formation of dzonots is very common and will be able to find a great variety to visit.

Whatever its election is discovered by itself because the Mayans considered places sacred.

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