Cenote Suytún

Cenote Suytun is an underground pool nested inside a limestone cave, with emerald-tinted water and a rocky shelf area near the water surface. The cave has an open ceiling section that allows light to enter and creates a half-submerged atmosphere inside the chamber.

Ancient Maya people used this water-filled cave for everyday needs and sacred ceremonies across many centuries. The location remained an important gathering point in Yucatan settlements until Spanish arrival in the 1500s changed the region.

The name comes from the Maya word for natural sinkholes that held sacred meaning for ancient people. Visitors today can feel this spiritual connection when they see the quiet water and the cave's arched rock formations above it.

The best time to visit is around midday when natural light streams in from above and brightens the cave interior. The water stays cool year-round, so bring appropriate clothing and watch your footing on the wet and slippery stone surfaces around the pool.

A single beam of light falls through an opening in the cave ceiling and strikes exactly onto the flat rocky platform at water level. This rare natural lighting phenomenon results from the precise alignment of the ceiling opening and appears most intense during certain times of day.

Location: Valladolid

Address: Carretera Ticuch Km 8 S/n, 97780 Valladolid, Yuc.

Phone: +529992275696

Website: http://cenotessuytun.com

GPS coordinates: 20.69899,-88.12457

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49