Cenote and Cave Diving in Mexico Cenotes (pronounced as “seh-NOH-tay”) are natural sinkholes that result from the collapse of ...

A cenote is a natural sinkhole filled with groundwater. This one, Cenote Ik Kil in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, is about 90 feet below ground level — and the water itself is around 130 feet deep.

Considered sacred waters by the Mayans, the expansive El Gran Cenote is an underground cavern that is a refreshing antidote to the Tulum heat and sun. Here, you can swim, snorkel and dive amid ...

Chankanaab is a Mayan term that means "small sea," and the outdoor park is named for its coastal cenote, which features diving and snorkeling tours, dolphin encounters and a relaxing beach.