Are there any cenotes in Cozumel?

Depending on how dedicated you are, you can reach nearly 20 mapped cenotes on Cozumel. However, we suggest you stick with just 2 or 3 for starters. Perhaps the most popular one of Cozumel is Cenote Aerolite de Paraiso. It is a fantastic cenote worthy of a visit from any visiting Cozumel.

Are all cenotes connected?

A lot of them are interconnected, because the rock is very porous. So if you can almost picture a sponge or arteries or something else, like some sort of connectivity. The water flows from inland out towards the sea, and you can access that river system. It’s the largest underground river system on the planet.

Where are the cenotes located in Mexico?

the Yucatan Peninsula
The vast majority of cenotes are located along the Yucatan Peninsula and extend to Belize and Guatemala. These areas have a very porous and soft limestone soil, which when collapsed by the action of rain and the current of the underground rivers, gives rise to the formation of the cenotes.

What is Cozumel best known for?

Cozumel is world-renowned for its scuba diving and proximity to numerous top dive sites. The Mesoamerican reef system is the second-largest reef system in the world (after the Great Barrier Reef), and there is extensive coral and sea life with incredible visibility.

Can you swim in cenotes?

Remember: unlike the ocean where there can be big waves or a strong undertow, cenotes are closed off – within caves – that protect the calm, azure waters from the elements. This typically makes them an ideal spot for a restful swimming experience.

Is there sharks in cenotes?

Diving with whale sharks, diving with bull sharks and cenote diving in the spectacular cave systems of the Yucatan peninsula. Diving with whale sharks and bull sharks are both season bound and unfortunately we were here out of season for diving with either.

What is the best cenote to visit in Mexico?

The Best Cenotes In Yucatan

  • Cenote Manatí (aka Casa Cenote) This river-like open-air cenote is one of the most unique and beautiful in the Tulum area.
  • Cenote Calavera.
  • Cenote Cristalino and Escondido Cenote.
  • Cenotes Yaxmuul.
  • Cenote Aktun-Ha.
  • Cenote Choo-Ha.
  • Cenote Zaci-Ha.
  • Cenote X’Canche.