A cenote (English: / s ɪ ˈ n oʊ t i / or / s ɛ ˈ n oʊ t eɪ /; Latin American Spanish:) is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting when a collapse of limestone bedrock exposes groundwater. The term …

Dec 8, 2024 · A cenote is a natural hole, pool, or cave caused by the collapse of limestone that is then filled with groundwater. That’s why cenotes can come in various shapes and it’s fun …

A Cenote refers to an underground chamber or cave which contains permanent water. In other words, it is a natural sinkhole where the ceiling of the cave has collapsed. The word Cenote, …

Jan 21, 2025 · These days, thousands of tourists visit cenotes to bask in the beauty of their natural rock formations and swim in their cool turquoise waters. You’ll find four types of …

Jan 26, 2022 · A cenote is a deep, water-filled sinkhole formed in limestone. It is created when the roof of an underground cavern collapses. This cavern is then filled with rain and water flowing …

A cenote is a natural sinkhole or pit that forms when limestone bedrock collapses, exposing the groundwater underneath. Cenotes are predominantly found in the Yucatan Peninsula of …

Feb 27, 2025 · Cenote, (from Maya dz’onot), natural well or reservoir, common in the Yucatán Peninsula, formed when a limestone surface collapses, exposing water underneath. The major …

May 31, 2019 · From Maya temples to a makeshift car wash, these four cenotes offer outdoor adventure, fascinating history, and traditional culture. Though perhaps most known for tourist …

Aug 12, 2019 · Cenotes (singular Cenote) is a natural hole in the surface of the earth which is formed after extensive corrosion of the limestone rock by subterranean water. The name is …

Mar 18, 2024 · Cenotes, the mesmerizing natural sinkholes emblematic of the Yucatán Peninsula, are not just breathtakingly beautiful but also steeped in rich history and geological significance.