The aptly named Gran Cenote is really several cenotes meandering along the verdant jungle floor and connected by wooden walkways. |
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Some of the caves contain cenotes, or openings to underground water sources, that the ancient Maya associated with Ix Chel. |
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Central American cenotes are legendary, unique to this part of the world. |
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The cenotes have long been relied on by ancient and contemporary Maya people. |
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Picturesque cenotes, or underground caves, offer a glimpse into a rare natural phenomenon unique to the Mexican region. |
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Adventurers can mountain bike in the forest, hike through the jungle, and discover freshwater-filled underground cave systems called cenotes. |
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Dactylogyrids from the Gills of Rhamdia guatemalensis from cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, with proposal of Ameloblastella gen. |
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Activities include sea kayaking, kayak surfing, reef and cenotes cave snorkeling, plus visits to remote Mayan archaeological sites. |
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Copepods from the cenotes and caves of the Yucatan Peninsula, with notes on cladocerans. |
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Excursions to Cancun and the Tulum archaeological site are possible, as well as snorkeling in cenotes and swimming with dolphins. |
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Sinkholes, known locally as cenotes, are widespread in the northern lowlands. |
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The thousands of sinkholes known as cenotes throughout the region provide access to the groundwater system. |
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These include limestone pavements, pot holes, cenotes, caves and gorges. |
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