If you're a fan of cenotes, or underground sinkholes, you should probably head on down to Mexico ASAP. There are some 6,000 of them along the country's Yucatan Peninsula, mostly around Tulum.
Can I go to cenote if I can’t swim?
They provide you with life jackets before you descend the staircase into the Cenote. If you don't swim, you can stand in waist-deep water on top on the wooden platform that's inside the Cenote.
What do people do in cenotes?
Quintana Roo is home to more than 2,500 cenotes and 407 flooded caves, but not all of them are open to the public. Many of them are still hidden in the thick of the Mayan jungle. These beautiful settings are the perfect place for nature and adventure where you can dive, snorkel, canoe, kayak, and paddleboard.
What do you wear to visit cenotes?
A good tip is to wear your swimsuit from the moment you leave your room or hotel. This will help to speed up the change of clothes at the cenote. There's no need for fancy outfits. Natural Sunscreen/ Insect repellent: You are in the middle of the jungle.
Is it safe to jump in a cenote?
As posted already, cenotes are natural sink holes and their depth and near by ledges from witch one may choose to jump vary quite a bit. RELAX…do what looks like safe fun to YOU and you'll be fine. PS the water in the cenotes is not filtered and may be some shade of green.
How much does it cost to go to a cenote?
Do cenotes have toilets?
Once you pay your admission price, you'll enter into the cenote's grounds, which will include a lush garden with several hammocks spread about, outdoor showers, and bathroom facilities where you can change into your swimsuit. Before getting into the cenote, you'll need to shower off in (freezing!) water.
Why do cenotes pull you down?
This pull is caused by underground rivers flowing beneath the cenote and connecting to other rivers flowing beneath the surface. Researching later, I discover that's not all scuba divers have found in the depths of a Yucatan cenote.
How cold is cenote?
Good news, the cenotes offer all year-round great conditions to go out and explore. The visibility is excellent, you can see as far as the light will reach. The water temperature is stable 25 to 27 degrees (75 – 80 Fahrenheit).
Is it safe to dive in cenotes?
Cavern diving in the cenotes is considered to be quite a safe activity. However, this is because we have so many different rules that dictate how we conduct the dives in such places. Cavern diving can be considered the cornerstone of the diving industry in the Riviera Maya.
Why do cenotes smell?
Paco led us toward the famous hydrogen sulfide cloud, or “the cloud” as he called it. A layer of toxic, putrid-smelling gas emitted from the decaying organic matter that periodically falls into the opening of the cenote.