Cenote light in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Sunlight illuminates a cenote near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, a natural sinkhole with sacred historical significance to the Maya.
Sunlight illuminates a cenote near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, a natural sinkhole with sacred historical significance to the Maya.

Sunlight streams into a cenote, a natural pit or sinkhole formed by the collapse of limestone bedrock, near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. These geological formations were sacred to the Maya civilization, who believed they were portals to the underworld and used them for rituals and as sources of fresh water. Today, many cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula are popular tourist destinations, offering opportunities for swimming, diving, and experiencing the unique subterranean ecosystems.

Photo taken in December 2016.

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Aerial resort complexes and cenote interiors around Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya
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