How deep is cenote Xkeken?
Cenote Xkeken is a pretty small cenote, with the entire cavern only measuring only 30 x 20 meters (98 x 65 feet)in size. The water level itself is only 20 meters (65 feet) deep at its deepest point, and the walls that surround this cave are filled with some beautiful stalactite and stalagmite formations.
Can you swim in Valladolid?
These are our favourite as you can swim in the open air, the water is a pleasant temperature and there are usually lots of areas to relax by the water. Our favorite open cenote in Valladolid is Cenote Oxman and we also love Cenote Azul in Playa Del Carmen.
How do you get to Valladolid cenotes?
Getting There – the cenotes are 7 km from the city, an easy 20-min bike ride from downtown Valladolid. We recommend hiring a bike from MexiGo Tours located just behind the main square and asking them for a map showing where all Valladolid cenotes are located.
What are cenotes in Mexico?
Cenotes are natural deep-water wells (sinkholes), which are fed by the filtration of rain and by the currents of underground rivers that are born in the heart of the earth. That is why when swimming in a cenote you feel so much freshness. The average temperature of its waters is a maximum 75° F!
How many cenotes are in the Yucatan Peninsula?
6000
There are thousands of cenotes dotted all across Mexico but the best ones can be found in Yucatan which is home to over 6000.
Can you swim in Cenote ZACI?
Going for a swim at Cenote Zaci is a great idea to escape the heat of Valladolid, and its location is so convenient that anyone can reach it easily.
How do you get to cenotes in Tulum?
El Gran Cenote, Tulum Gran Cenote is one of the most popular cenotes in Tulum, Mexico. It is an open cenote surrounded by caves and caverns. The best way to explore the cenote is through a diving excursion. It has two diving sites frequently explored by snorkelers, scuba divers, and the occasional sea turtle.