Cenote, is a term that comes from “Dzonot” which in Maya means “abyss” are natural swimming holes formed by the collapse of porous limestone bedrock, which has revealed a secret subterranean world of groundwater pools. If you visit the Mayan cenotes you can escape to a secret underworld of turquoise pools where Mayans communicated with the gods. The Mayans revered cenotes because they were a water source in dry times; The name cenote means 'sacred well'. Mayans settled villag