{"id":2209,"date":"2021-03-24T15:11:44","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T15:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advtravelbug.com\/?p=2209"},"modified":"2021-05-08T18:00:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T17:00:22","slug":"top-10-cenotes-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advtravelbug.com\/top-10-cenotes-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 10 Cenotes to Explore in the Yucatan Peninsula"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Yucatan Peninsula has an abundance of beautiful cenotes.<\/em><\/strong> They were a source of water for the Mayans, who often build their settlements nearby. But the Mayans even used them as a portal to communicate with gods<\/em><\/strong> and occasionally they were even used for human sacrifices!<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>

The freshwater in the cenotes is usually cold – perfect to cool off in the hot weather!<\/em><\/strong> And some also offer great snorkelling<\/em><\/strong> and diving<\/em><\/strong> opportunities. In fact, it’s very common to see fish <\/em><\/strong>in the crystal clear waters, if you are lucky even turtles<\/em><\/strong>, but certainly an abundance of stalagmites<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>

Cenotes are probably the first thing that pop into people’s mind when they think of Mexico<\/em><\/strong>. That was also the case for Fiona and I. But of course we discovered that they are only a small part of the natural wonders and beauty there is to explore in Mexico. <\/p>

Did you know?<\/p>Cenotes are natural sinkholes which are the result of collapsed limestone bedrocks and fill with clear groundwater and rainwater over time. <\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>

HERE IS A MAP<\/span><\/a> OF SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR AND BEAUTIFUL CENOTES IN THE YUCATAN PENINSULA<\/strong> – Keep on reading for our Top 10! <\/p>

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Fiona jumping into Ik Kil cenote!<\/figcaption><\/figure>

For more inspiration check out TOP 20 THINGS TO DO IN MEXICO <\/a><\/strong>or watch our travels through Mexico on YouTube!<\/p>

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