Sacred Cenote
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Sacred Cenote, Yucatan, Mexico

Sacred Cenote

Sacred Cenote, Yucatan, Mexico

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Corbin Fadi
Corbin Fadi
3 weeks ago

The Sacred Cenote refers to a noted cenote at the pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site of Chichen Itza, in the northern Yucatán Peninsula . Mexico Impressive location , fantastic time with friends and relatives . Excellent Discovery .

Mehmet Sarıgül
Mehmet Sarıgül
5 months ago

Chichen Itza The Sacred Cenote. The Yucatan Peninsula is a limestone plain and water permeates to the underground forming rivers, streams and pools known as cenotes. Cenotes can be completely covered, have a sinkhole or be completely exposed as is the case with the Sacred Cenote. It resembles a small lake or pond; 60 meters (197 feet) in diameter with steep cliffs to the sides that drop 27 meters (89 feet) to the green waters below. Water to the Yucatan Mayans was very sacred and Chac the Rain God who was believed to live at the bottom of this cenote, was feared and worshipped because he produced drought and the life-force of water. As an entry to the underworld they believed they could speak to their ancestors and the underworld Gods by offering sacrifices at the cenote. They would ask for good rains and harvests, health and fortune. Priests offered rituals at the temples using the sacred water. The large Sacred Cenote was considered very important to the wellbeing of the Mayan people and as part of their religious culture offered sacrifices to the Rain God as a form of Worship. It should be remembered that the name Chichén Itza translates to “At the mouth of the well of the Itza” referring to this cenote. The Sacred Cenote was a place of pilgrimage for the ancient Maya as most of the objects that were offered were not native to the Yucatan and pilgrims must have travelled great distances to offer their precious objects to Chac. When the cenote was dredged they found numerous precious objects including gold, jade, shell, wood, obsidian and wooden objects which were preserved in the water. There were also skeletons of men and children with wounds consistent with sacrifice. Young women were the most common sacrifice presumably because they had power in their beauty. The Sacred Cenote was used exclusively for religious purposes and potable water was take from other cenotes located throughout the city. Note: This is a perfect place to grab a bottle of water or use the restrooms at the kiosk close by.

Ana Silva
Ana Silva
6 months ago

It is very beautiful and magical.

DINKO NIKOLOV
DINKO NIKOLOV
6 months ago

Amezing... An amazing adventure. Enter deep into the jungle of the Yucatan peninsula and dive into the beautiful underwater cave. Mexico has many Cenotes and each one is worth visiting. You can keep your excursion to the ruins in Tulum and visit the Cenotes by a travel agency in Cancun or Playa del Carmen. They will take you from the hotel with a small clean van with air conditioning and a guide that will show you and explain everything you need and at lunch you will taste delicious Mexican food. Swimming in Cenotes is a unique experience and must be visited.

Marlon Morales
Marlon Morales
a year ago

Amazing place to visit has a lot of adventures, lovely nature and amazing people. This place has a lot of history that will surprise you. It is a great place to relax yourself with the family. I will come here and visit again at anytime.

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Sacred Cenote, Yucatan, Mexico