: a deep sinkhole in limestone with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in Yucatán
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There are dozens of cenotes scattered across the region, but a few stand apart including Dos Ojos, Cristal, and Calavera—all are within easy reach of Tulum and each striking in their own ways.
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Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
As oversized all-inclusive resorts began to rise from the sands of Cancun and Playa del Carmen up and down the Riviera Maya, the tiny town of Tulum was still almost unheard of, its bare beaches bordered by dense jungle that hid untouched ruins and cenotes brimming with still, turquoise waters.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
This 355-suite all-inclusive resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast sits within a nature park where guests can explore mangrove trails and cenotes.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
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.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
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Gina Góngora, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
As oversized all-inclusive resorts began to rise from the sands of Cancun and Playa del Carmen up and down the Riviera Maya, the tiny town of Tulum was still almost unheard of, its bare beaches bordered by dense jungle that hid untouched ruins and cenotes brimming with still, turquoise waters.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
This 355-suite all-inclusive resort on Mexico’s Caribbean coast sits within a nature park where guests can explore mangrove trails and cenotes.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
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.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Cenote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cenote. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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