Cenote Xcanche, Natural sinkhole near Temozón, Mexico.
Cenote Xcanche is a natural sinkhole near Temozón with a water surface about 40 meters across and clear water reaching depths of roughly 30 meters. Access is via wooden staircases and platforms that lead to the water and viewing points.
The Maya used this water source for centuries as a vital supply for drinking water and for religious ceremonies. The site was deeply embedded in their way of life.
Local people gather here regularly to swim and spend time with family, keeping the cenote an active part of community life today. The water source remains central to how residents interact with their landscape.
The site offers activities such as swimming, zip-lining, rappelling, and mountain biking, with equipment rentals on site. Wear slip-resistant shoes since wooden platforms can be slippery when wet.
The water shifts between blue and green tones depending on the season, giving the place different visual appearances throughout the year. These color changes happen due to varying light refraction and mineral content at different times.
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