Cenote swimming
- November 22, 2003
- Rated 5 of 5 by
CarollJesse from Surry, New Hampshire
This was the most interesting, most memorable part of the trip. Cenotes are underground ponds. You climb down stairs carved into the rock (like in touring caverns) and swim in a pond in a cave that has a small (maybe 5-foot diameter) hole in the ceiling to let light in. The water is fairly warm, and there are small fish in it. It's very safe, and sort of mystical. Lots of people go down to see the cenote; a few swim. Be aware - lots of local people are there to sell you things, and children offer to watch your car for you. I decided to support the local economy (in addition to paying the entrance fee) by having my car watched.
From journal The Real Mexico