: a deep sinkhole in limestone with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in Yucatán
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Known as a portal to the underworld, the cenote beneath El Castillo is the focal point of a massive new imaging project using cosmic particles.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
Other locations that inspire quiet immersion include the cenotes of Mexico, where sunlight filters through ancient limestone caverns, and the tranquil waters of Amed, Bali, a favorite of free-divers.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Guests may choose a water treatment in a pool that evokes the area’s limestone cenotes (underground wells) or try a purification by a local healer in a temazcal (a traditional heated lodge), among many other journeys for mind and body well-being.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Make sure to stop at Laguna Dudú, an oversized cenote filled with crystal clear water for cliff diving and snorkeling.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
Other locations that inspire quiet immersion include the cenotes of Mexico, where sunlight filters through ancient limestone caverns, and the tranquil waters of Amed, Bali, a favorite of free-divers.
—Vanita Salisbury, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
Guests may choose a water treatment in a pool that evokes the area’s limestone cenotes (underground wells) or try a purification by a local healer in a temazcal (a traditional heated lodge), among many other journeys for mind and body well-being.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Make sure to stop at Laguna Dudú, an oversized cenote filled with crystal clear water for cliff diving and snorkeling.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Cenote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cenote. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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