The Sacred Cenote

The Sacred Cenote is a pool of water believed to have been a sacrificial well for the Mayans. It is said that they would paint the children they would sacrifice to the god blue, and then toss them into the cenote. This is just a legend, though researchers have found a number of skeletons here that feature wounds indicative of sacrifice.

Location and What's Nearby

Located on the southeastern part of Yucatan, The Sacred Cenote happily welcomes guests who are lodging in this part of Mexico Not Caribbean. Even if you are not staying in this location, you should consider dropping by for some fun in the sun. If you're curious, Chichen Itza is a half mile (three quarters of a kilometer) to the South.

There are a decent number of options to choose from in the community immediately near The Sacred Cenote. La Casa Del Mayab is an easy to come by buffet and also the closest restaurant. It is maybe about a mile from this site's location, so stop in and eat up! Also close-by, you'll have options like Xunan and Las Mestizas so if you're lucky, at least one of these close by eateries will delight the whole entire group.

Exhibits

The surface of the water is about 65 feet deep into the sinkhole, and the cenote itself is another 65 feet deep.

Staying Close

The Sacred Cenote is located in Yucatan, meaning those staying in this part of Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean will have easy access to this historic attraction throughout their trip. With just a small number of accommodations in the neighborhood surrounding this historical site, only a little foot traffic might be anticipated.

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Location: Yucatan, Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean