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.

One of the best excursions I have been on.

(Translated by Google) The Cenote Ik-Kil is located three kilometers from the Chichen Itzà ruins. Cenotes are cavities in limestone rocks in which rainwater has penetrated by filtering and creating some underground lagoons. It is impressive to bathe in this large natural fresh water swimming pool, between fish and lianas. This cenote is very touristy and is well equipped, it has showers, towels, changing rooms, restaurant and souvenir shops. Cenote. is the name given in Central America and southern Mexico to a type of cave with the presence of fresh water. Currently the term is also used to describe similar karst phenomena in other countries such as Australia, where they are simply called sinkholes and contain deep freshwater lakes with crystalline transparency that attract speleosubs from all over the world. The formation of the cenotes is traced back to low sea level stages during the Pleistocene glaciations. They represent partially or totally collapsed karst caves. Cenotes at the stage of maturity are similar to small circular lakes or lagoons with waterfalls on the margins. In some cases the cenotes blossom into the ocean. In this case there is a mixture of fresh and salt water, and a cloudy layer representing the aloclin can be observed. This phenomenon can occur many kilometers inland, generally at a depth of 20-30 meters. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Original) Il Cenote Ik-Kil si trova a tre chilometri dalle rovine di Chichen Itzà. I cenote sono cavità nelle rocce calcaree nelle quali l'acqua piovana è penetrata filtrando e creando alcune lagune sotterranee. È impressionante bagnarsi in questa grande piscina naturale di acqua dolce, tra pesci e liane. Questo cenote è molto turistico ed è ben attrezzato, ha docce, asciugamani, spogliatoi, ristorante e negozi di souvenir. Cenote (pronunciato in spagnolo standard [θe'note], nella variante latinoamericana [seˈnote], dal maya arcaico tzonoot, reso con la grafia moderna in tz′ono′ot, possibile pronuncia in maya classico [t͡sonot͡ɫ]; possibile grafia alternativa Xenote) è il nome dato in America Centrale e Messico meridionale a un tipo di grotta con presenza di acqua dolce. Attualmente il termine è usato anche per descrivere fenomeni carsici simili in altre nazioni come l'Australia, dove sono semplicemente chiamati sinkholes e contengono profondi laghi di acqua dolce con trasparenza cristallina che attirano speleosub da tutto il mondo. La formazione dei cenote viene fatta risalire a stadi di basso livello marino nel corso delle glaciazioni pleistoceniche. Rappresentano grotte carsiche parzialmente o totalmente collassate. Cenote allo stadio di maturità sono simili a piccoli laghi circolari o lagune con cascatelle ai margini. In alcuni casi i cenote sboccano in oceano. In questo caso si ha una mescolanza di acqua dolce e salata, e si può osservare uno strato torbido che rappresenta l'aloclino. Questo fenomeno si può presentare molti chilometri nell'entroterra, generalmente ad una profondità di 20-30 metri. Da Wikipedia, l'enciclopedia libera.

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.

Like all of the cenotes I visited in Mexico each has something special about them. This one inside Chichen Itza was hard to view but nonetheless interesting. Was told that they’ve found gold trinkets, pottery and bones in the bottom. Sacrificing? Most probably but yet to be confirmed. Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. Included in the entrance fee. A lot of vendors on the path on the way to the cenote. Refreshments available st entrance. Good toilets nearby.

(Translated by Google) We recall the importance of the image in our world and how it became a witness, an argument, a narrative, a revealing, a protection as well as a visual pleasure; They allow us to explore the unknown, they allow us to travel to unique worlds, and they are a powerful vehicle for change in all aspects of our lives. And a single shot can take us to the most remote places on our planet. In this image, captured by photographer John Stanmayr, a person is seen swimming in a spot of water lit by a ray of sunlight under stalactites in a place called "Cenote Chachiken" in Mexico, which is a natural well that the "Mayans" believed lead to the world Lower Photo: John Stanmeyer We recall the importance of the image in our world and how it became a witness, an argument, a narrative, a revealing, a protection as well as a visual pleasure; They allow us to explore the unknown, they allow us to travel to unique worlds, and they are a powerful vehicle for change in all aspects of our lives. And one snapshot can take us to the most remote places on our planet. In this image, captured by photographer "John Stanmayr", a person is seen swimming in a spot of water lit by a ray of sunlight under stalactites in a place called "Cenote Chachiken" in Mexico, which is a natural well that the "Mayans "believed lead to the world Lower Photo: John Stanmeyer (Original) نستذكر أهمية الصورة في عالمنا وكيف أصبحت شاهدة، حجة، حكاية، كاشفة، حماية وكذا متعة بصرية؛ إذ تتيح لنا استكشاف المجهول، وتسمح لنا بالسفر إلى عوالم فريدة، وهي وسيلة نافذة للتغيير في كل مناحي حياتنا. ويمكن للقطة واحدة أن تنقلنا إلى أجمل الأماكن النائية في كوكبنا. في هذه الصورة، الملتقطة بعدسة المصور الفوتوغرافي "جون ستانماير"، يظهر شخص يسبح في بقعة ماء أضاءها شعاع من ضوء الشمس تحت الهوابط الكلسية في مكان يسمى "سينوت خكيكين" في المكسيك وهو عبارة عن بئر طبيعية كان "المايا" يعتقدون أنها تقود إلى العالم السفلي الصورة: John Stanmeyer We recall the importance of the image in our world and how it became a witness, an argument, a narrative, a revealing, a protection as well as a visual pleasure; They allow us to explore the unknown, they allow us to travel to unique worlds, and they are a powerful vehicle for change in all aspects of our lives. And one snapshot can take us to the most remote places on our planet. In this image, captured by photographer "John Stanmayr", a person is seen swimming in a spot of water lit by a ray of sunlight under stalactites in a place called "Cenote Chachiken" in Mexico, which is a natural well that the "Mayans" believed lead to the world Lower Photo: John Stanmeyer

(Translated by Google) A place of contrasts, of beautiful buildings and vestiges of a great culture in a terrible neglect and abandonment. Today you can see the image of a tianguis or market, which prevents free transit and freedom to admire the magnificence of the vestiges of the place. But even so, the Mayan Culture will continue for a long time longer. (Original) Un lugar de contrastes, de bellos edificios y vestigios de una gran cultura en un terrible descuido y de abandono. Hoy se mira la imagen de un tianguis o mercado, que impide el libre tránsito y libertad de admirarse ante la magnificencia de los vestigios del lugar. Pero aún así, la Cultura Maya seguirá por mucho tiempo más sien grande.

It is very beautiful and magical.

We stopped here for lunch on the way to Chichen Itza. This is a spectacular Cinote. We were able to go down taking the steps and able to swim in the water. This is a must visit place.

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.

Beautiful

It is a piece of heaven on the way to Chichen Itza. I like this Cenote mora than the other one on the way to Tulum. It is more naand gorgeous place to swim.

(Translated by Google) I really liked the history of this place and how unfortunate was the looting that was made of pieces that would really fill with more knowledge of all the ceremonies that were here, also on the way to the cenote there is like a small market of very beautiful, cheap crafts and people are very cordial to assist you (Original) Me gusto mucho la historia de este lugar y lo lamentable que fue el saqueo que se le hizo de piezas que realmente llenarian de mas conocimiento de todas las ceremonias que aca hubieron, tambien camino al cenote hay como un pequeño mercado de artesanias muy bonitas, baratas y las personas son muy cordiales para atenderte

I got there because of the tourist guide tours. It is very wonderful. You need to rent a vest to be able to swim. I would recommend to rent a car and go there yourself for tourist tours don't give you enough time.

A beautiful cenote near Chichen Itza, but normally full of tourist so probably better if you find some less famous cenotes to enjoy the nature

(Translated by Google) World Heritage and one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Archaeological site in Yucatan, Mexico. It consists of a vestige of the Mayan civilization. There the city was erected and what remains are well preserved remains of the ceremonial sites. You can see five main buildings: the Temple of the Warriors, impressive, surrounded by a thousand columns, the Pyramid of Kukulcan or the Castle, with the heads of snakes on both sides of the base of the stairs, the Observatory, revealing revealing knowledge of the Mayans about astronomy, the ball court, it is assumed that there they performed a ritual game with the heads of their enemies, and Tzompantli, there the heads of the enemies were nailed, there are reliefs of skulls and eagles that eat hearts. There is also a series of temples with different degrees of conservation. The atmosphere that is achieved in this place with an ancient history of such an advanced civilization immersed in the green of ancient vegetation is a unique experience. For 45 minutes during the spring and autumn equinoxes respectively, thousands of people gather to observe the descent of the snake from the top of the pyramid to the base. This show is given by the way the sun illuminates this construction. The name "Chichen Itza" refers to this cenote. 🌷 (Original) Patrimonio de la Humanidad y una de las Siete Maravillas del Mundo Moderno. Sitio arqueológico en Yucatán, México. Consiste en un vestigio de la civilización maya. Allí se erigía la ciudad y lo que quedan son restos bien conservados de los lugares de ceremonias. Se pueden observar cinco principales edificaciones: el Templo de los Guerreros, impresionante, rodeado por mil columnas, la Pirámide de Kukulcán o el Castillo, con las cabezas de serpientes a ambos lados de la base de las escalinatas, el Observatorio, descollante revelador del conocimiento de los mayas sobre astronomía, la cancha del juego de pelotas, se supone que allí realizaban un juego ritual con las cabezas de sus enemigos, y Tzompantli, allí se clavaban las cabezas de los enemigos, hay relieves de cráneos y águilas que comen corazones. Hay además, una serie de templos con distinto grado de conservación. La atmósfera que se logra en este lugar con ancestral historia de una civilización tan avanzada inmersa en el verde de antigua vegetación es una experiencia inigualable. Durante 45 minutos durante los equinoccios de primavera y otoño respectivamente, miles de personas se reúnen para observar el descenso de la serpiente desde la parte superior de la pirámide hasta la base. Este espectáculo se da por la forma en que el sol ilumina esta construcción. A este cenote hace referencia el nombre "Chichen Itza". 🌷

(Translated by Google) The place is amazing, with each step you find one with something magical, history and culture in one place. It is worth going, walking and enjoying each pyramid. In my opinion it is advisable to go early in the morning because the more the day progresses, the more people enter the site. (Original) El lugar es increíble, a cada paso se encuentra uno con algo mágico, historia y cultura en un mismo lugar. Vale la pena ir,recorrer y disfrutar de cada pirámide. En mi opinión es recomendable ir a primera hora durante la mañana ya que mientras más avance el día mayor número de gente ingresa al sitio.

(Translated by Google) One of the best archaeological sites in the world. Considered one of the modern wonders of the world. (Original) Una de las mejores zonas arqueológicas del mundo . Considerada una de las Maravillas modernas del mundo .

(Translated by Google) It is an ancestral place of the Mayan culture, however, despite the nature and historical beauty of this site, it is very crowded and people can bathe in this place can be a very varied subjective experience. On the one hand there are people who like this experience and there are other people who do not want to be seen bathing from the top of the Cenote. (Original) Es un lugar ancestral de la cultura maya, sin embargo, a pesar de la naturaleza y la belleza histórica de este sitio, se llena mucho de personas y bañarse en este sitio puede ser una experiencia subjetiva muy variada. Por un lado hay personas que les gusta esta experiencia y hay otras personas que no quieren ser vistos bañándose desde lo alto del Cenote.

(Translated by Google) The Cenote Sagrado is almost circular and has vertically sloping walls. It is a sinkhole. For centuries, the Mayans believed this was the entrance to the underworld and did not use this natural well as a reservoir for drinking water but as a place for ritual sacrifices and as a pilgrimage destination. A sweat bath at the edge of the water may have served for ritual cleansing. In times of drought, living people and valuable objects were thrown into the well for the gods, especially for the rain god Chaac, whose place of residence was believed to be here. The archaeologist Edward H. Thompson examined the bottom of the cenote with the help of an excavator at the beginning of the 20th century. The skeletons of 50 people as well as numerous objects made of ceramic, stone, gold, copper, jade and obsidian were found. Research in the 1960s, which opened up new depths, uncovered another 4,000 objects of a similar type, but also rubber and wooden hand puppets as well as human and animal bones. For a long time it was believed that the Maya threw virgins into the cenote. However, new studies have not confirmed this, as 64% of the bone finds come from young children up to three years of age and only 36% from the majority of male adults. The cenote has a diameter of 60 meters and its walls tower 22 meters above the water level. So far, the greatest depth has been measured to be 82 meters. The water is not drinkable. The green color is produced by algae. Chichén Itzá owes its origin and name to this cenote. It means "At the edge of the Itzá well". (Original) Der Cenote Sagrado ist fast kreisrund und hat senkrecht abfallende Wände. Es handelt sich um eine Doline. Über Jahrhunderte wähnten die Mayas hier den Eingang zur Unterwelt und benutzten diesen natürlichen Brunnen nicht als Trinkwasserreservoir sondern als Platz für rituelle Opferungen und als Wallfahrtsziel. Ein Schwitzbad am Rande des Gewässers dürfte zur rituellen Reinigung gedient haben. In Zeiten der Trockenheit warf man lebende Menschen und wertvolle Gegenstände für die Götter, vor allem für den Regengott Chaac, dessen Wohnort man hier vermutete, in den Brunnen. Der Archäologe Edward H. Thompson untersuchte mit Hilfe eines Baggers Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts den Grund der Cenote. Gefunden wurden die Skelette von 50 Menschen sowie zahlreiche Gegenstände aus Keramik, Stein, Gold, Kupfer, Jade und Obsidian. Forschungen in den 1960er Jahren, die neue Tiefen erschlossen, brachten weitere 4000 Objekte ähnlicher Art, aber auch Kautschuk und Holzhandpuppen sowie Menschen- und Tierknochen zutage. Lange Zeit wurde angenommen, dass die Maya Jungfrauen in denCenote warfen. Neue Untersuchungen haben dies jedoch nicht bestätigt, da 64 % der Knochenfunde von kleinen Kindern bis zu drei Jahren und nur 36 % von in der Mehrzahl männlichen Erwachsenen stammen. Der Cenote hat einen Durchmesser von 60 Meter und seine Wände ragen 22 Meter über dem Wasserspiegel empor. Als größte Tiefe wurden bisher 82 Meter gemessen. Das Wasser ist nicht trinkbar. Die grüne Farbe wird durch Algen erzeugt. Chichén Itzá verdankt diesem Cenote seine Entstehung und seinen Namen. Er bedeutet „Am Rande des Brunnens der Itzá“.

(Translated by Google) Super nice and relaxing place. Quite interesting your training. Ik Kil is a cenote located on the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, and is part of the Ik Kil Archaeological Park, near Chichen Itza. Recommended for all ages, the place is relaxing and exotic. (Original) Lugar super agradável e relaxante. Bastante interessante sua formação. Ik Kil é um cenote localizado na Península de Yucatán, México, e faz parte do Parque Arqueológico Ik Kil, perto de Chichen Itza. Recomendável para todas as idades, o lugar é relaxante e exótico.

(Translated by Google) These transparent water caves where you can dive, are one of the main attractions of the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. We visited four of them, and we wanted to know a lot more. It is certainly one of the most incredible places we know. (Original) Essas cavernas de águas transparentes onde é possível mergulhar, são uma das principais atrações da Riviera Maia, no México. Nós visitamos quatro deles, e ficamos com vontade de conhecer muito mais. É com certeza um dos lugares mais incríveis que conhecemos.

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 .

(Translated by Google) Amazing!! (Original) Incrível!!

(Translated by Google) Excellent site to meet after the Chichen itza visit (Original) Excelente sitio para conocer posterior a la visita de Chichen itza

(Translated by Google) Wonderful. Come with umbrella and well-breakfasted (Original) Maravilloso. Venganse con sombrilla y bien desayunados

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place do not forget the sunscreen water and umbrella (Original) Hermoso lugar no olviden el protector solar agua y sombrilla

Super cool

Wish our time with our tour was longer, but other then that was absolutely perfect it was raining but made it that much better.....🙏🙌

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place of the pyramids and beautiful and impressive Cenotes, very nice experience get into these is a wonder, if you visit Cancun can not stop getting into these rich waters of the Cenotes. (Original) Muy bello lugar el de las pirámides y hermoso e impresionante los Cenotes, muy linda experiencia meterse a estos es una maravilla ,si visitan Cancun no pueden dejar de meterse a estas ricas aguas de los Cenotes.

I like the place. Amazing. We used a tour, tour guide included. The tour was included with the Chichen Itza tour. Tour guide Informed us about each history. We enjoyed the cenote swim. You don't have to jump from the platform, you can use the stairs to go down the water. We paid for the water vest, including the locker for your valuables.

(Translated by Google) Cenote is an enigmatic place beautifully redesigned for national and foreign tourism located a few meters from the Castle a rich adventure awaits the story If you come to Chichén do not hesitate to visit it will be an unforgettable experience and will put you in contact with the pre-Hispanic past from this region of mesoamerica (Original) Cenote es un enigmático lugar hermosamente rediseñado para el turismo nacional y extranjero ubicado a unos metros prácticamente del Castillo les espera una aventura rica la historia Si llegan a venir a Chichén no dude en visitarlo será una experiencia inolvidable y te pondrá en contacto con el pasado prehispánico de esta región de mesoamérica

Couldnt belive that I swam at the historical place.

(Translated by Google) Perfect to complement your visit to the ruins ... (Original) Perfecto para complementar tu visita a las ruinas...

(Translated by Google) is a huge wonderful impresionante..100 x percent recommended to go visit (Original) es una enorme maravilla impresionante..100 x ciento recomendada para ir a visitarlo

(Translated by Google) The sacred cenotes !! (Original) Los cenotes sagrados!!

I am personally afraid of water and stuff like that but there was little catfish and my family overall very fun

Year jerking Experience is ready went twice before absolutely amazing

Super

Crowded but awesome place. Do avail photograph service if you want awesome pictures. 7 star for the cameraman Roberto :)

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, historical, but disappointed by the desire of the government to obtain large amounts of money at the cost of sacrificing archaeological remains, it is unusual the number of posts within the archaeological zone, it seems a market. (Original) Hermoso, histórico, pero decepcionada de las ganas que tiene el gobierno de obtener grandes cantidades de dinero a costa de sacrificar vestigios arqueológicos, es insólita la cantidad de puestos dentro de la zona arqueológica, parece un mercado.

(Translated by Google) Wow (Original) Guau

(Translated by Google) Wonderful (Original) Maravilloso

(Translated by Google) Spectacular!! (Original) Espectacular!!

(Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy bueno

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermoso

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful and everything! But if you are coming, bring your waters and chips because prices are higher than the entrance and parking! (Original) Muy bonito y todo! Pero si van venir traigan sus aguas y papitas porque los precios son mas altos que la entrada y el estacionamiento !

Magic!

(Translated by Google) Amazing !!!!!!!! (Original) Espetacular !!!!!!!!

(Translated by Google) It is wonderful to bathe in such a place! Crystal clear water in the fantastic cenote. The lunch before was very delicious, nice people. (Original) Csodálatos egy ilyen helyen fürödni! Kristálytiszta víz,a fantasztikus cenote-ban. Az ebéd előtte nagyon finom volt,kedvesek az emberek.Feltétlen menj el ha arra jársz!

(Translated by Google) A mysterious fountain. I mean, everyone jumped in and swam! ?? I was surprised. I can't swim, so I just looked at it, but it seems that I can enter the water. A short drive from the temple of Chichen Itza. (Original) 神秘的な泉。って、、みんな飛び込みをして泳いでたんですけど！？驚きでした。 私は泳げないので、見てるだけでしたが、入水できるようです。 チチェン・イッツァの神殿から車ですぐ。

beautiful

Good

Natural water it’s deep very nice water was cold but did not matter the food good and get to take picture with Maya dancers ..