{"id":40975,"date":"2021-05-29T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2021-05-29T06:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=40975"},"modified":"2021-05-30T19:16:45","modified_gmt":"2021-05-30T17:16:45","slug":"cenotes-yucatan-caves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/cenotes-yucatan-caves\/","title":{"rendered":"Cenotes: Yucat\u00e1n Adventure Caves"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula, Mexico, is famous for its beautiful beaches, unspoiled nature, and its Mayan ruins off the coast.\u00a0Today we’ll discover the Cenotes, caves symbol of Mayan culture, and of the peninsula itself.<\/h2>\n

Visiting Mexico<\/a> is such a unique experience<\/strong>, I assure you. I went there, and I felt sincerely welcomed<\/strong> by the locals. During my trip to Yucat\u00e1n, something that definitely caught my attention was the so-called Cenotes<\/strong>, caves of limestone origin formed over time. You may wonder what is so special about these caves. Now I’ll tell you.<\/p>\n

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Cenotes: Nothing But Caves?<\/h2>\n

Once upon a time, the Yucat\u00e1n Peninsula<\/strong> was submerged, and only during the Ice Age did it emerge. This change of territory led to the creation of caves<\/a> and underground rivers<\/strong>, now still connected for thousands of kilometers. These caves, called Cenotes, represent the spots where it is possible to meet the underground streams and observe a rich ecosystem of stalactites<\/strong>, stalagmites<\/strong>, and animal species.<\/p>\n

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Many of these Cenotes are completely open, while others are caves with stairs carved into the rock as the only access. In the latter, the light makes its way through natural openings from the “ceiling” of the Cenotes giving mystic lighting effects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Cenotes: Sanctuaries of the Mayan Civilization<\/h2>\n

Land of the greatest civilizations ever existed, Mexico is home to the Mayan, Aztec, and Inca dynasties. More specifically, the Yucat\u00e1n territory belonged to the Maya<\/strong>, which considered the Cenotes a sacred place. These caves represented an important source of fresh water and a way to relate with the gods. Many gold jewelry, precious objects, and textiles have been brought to light from its depths, and there are several stories of human sacrifices<\/strong> connected to these natural sanctuaries.<\/p>\n

Now that we know all about these natural architectures, let’s discover the 4 most unique Cenotes<\/strong> of the peninsula!<\/p>\n