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Ik Kil Cenote, (some refer to it as ikil cenote) is a deep natural pit usually open to the sky (formed by the collapsing of a cave), Mexico has a special name for those kind of places: “cenote” -taken from Mayan language word for a well. some Cenotes were a sacred, Young men and women were thrown and left to drown there,as a sacrifice to the god of rain).

Ik Kil cenote is a popular stop on the way to the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza (specifically popular among bus tours, since there is a restaurant and store on The Premises) the Cenote is about 25 meters beneath the surface,  The stairway is beautifully lit up & carved into limestone rock and reaches the swimming platform, usually crowded with swimmers, the pool itself is about 60 meters in diameter, the water are very deep around 35 meters. There are vines descending from the top and little water drops constantly flow from above. There are some black catfish which live on the pool, not to worry they don’t bite.

in 2010 & 2011 there was a crazy Red Bull Diving Competition and the divers jumped into the cool water from  a platform placed all the way above the Cenote.

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At Tulum, you can swim in the shadow of ancient Mayan ruins. The area is home to a Mayan archeological ruin that teeters on the edge of a cliff. Beneath it, sand and jade green waters glisten.

Highlight: The Yucatan’s turquoise cenotes and excellent diving are tourist draws. Everything from mega-resorts to thatched cabanas offering boutique accommodations are available.

Sweating it out in a Mayan steam bath

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Photo: Vibecke Markhus

Photo: Vibecke Markhus

Photo: Vibecke Markhus

A semi-hidden cove best accessed by boat, Lover’s Beach was once popular with pirates, now with photographers.

Be aware: The beach is small and the sea can get rough, so this isn’t a place to stay for long. You should pre-arrange return transport to town, as come 4 p.m., boats are scarce.

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