The guide book said “buy some postcards while you are there are you will be disappointed with your photographs” It was right! Nonetheless, have just sent a few very pleasant hours splashing around in both the X’keken Cenote and it’s neighbour across the road Samulha Cenote. After cycling there in the sticky heat we were ready for some cold refreshment.
Samulha Cenote
X’keken Cenote
This is listed as the most photographed and famous in the Yucatan state. It’s a cave accessed by a stone steps descending about 15m to reveal clear emerald water with large stalactites and stalagmites.
For more info in Cenotes, this is from my guide book:
A cenote is a natural phenomenon, a sinkhole in the Earth’s surface, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Especially associated with the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, where its believed there are almost 7,000 of them. The name comes from the Mayan word “dzonot” or “ts’onot” which means sacred well. Cenotes were the main source of fresh water for the ancient Mayan civilization. Mayans believed the cenotes contained curative elements and considered many of them to be sacred. They also believed cenotes to be portals to the underworld and a way to communicate with the gods.
Even better, here’s a link to a recent article from National Geographic on one just recently explored: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/01/140116-maya-mexico-yucatan-cenote-bones-haunted-taboo-archaeology-science/
Niamh on Leave 
Amazing. I have swam in a cenote near Cancun, but it was nothing like the ones in your pictures.
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Yes, think there are quite a few in the area. Next time you are back you can try these ones!
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I was there and it’s one of my favorite countries!
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So many great parts to Mexico, could spent a lot of time here and still never see enough of it
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I know right? I’ve been to Mexico three times and spent over 3 months there, but I can’t get enough!
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I LOVE these….how are you? you look so well and carefree and happy!
i will reply properly on facebook as i have been loving your blog.
channeling your free spirit kj xo
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2014 00:33:11 +0000 To: akesterkj@hotmail.com
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No need to channel me, you taught me most of what I know. Email on the way xo
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Looks so beautiful, like a little piece of heaven!
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It was 🙂
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I have to go there 🙂
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Add it to the list, was a pretty unique experience
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I will 🙂 🙂 🙂
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