Choo-Ha, Cenote near Cobá, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Choo-Ha is a cenote, a water-filled limestone sinkhole, near the Maya site of Cobá in the central Yucatán Peninsula. It is one of three small cenotes there, together with Tamcach-Ha and Multun-Ha, and its entrance measures only about 3 by 4 metres. Small fish and turtles live in the water.

Maya civilizations relied on water-filled caves like this one for centuries to supply their settlements with fresh water. These cenotes became essential infrastructure for communities across the region.

Choo-Ha is one of three cenotes near the Maya site of Cobá, together with Tamcach-Ha and Multun-Ha. All three are open to the public, and visitors can enter the water to swim or dive. Bathers must shower before entering.

A staircase leads down to the water areas where changing rooms, bathrooms, and showers are available for visitors. Swimming is permitted with life jackets that are provided on site.

Choo-Ha is one of three small cenotes near the Maya site of Cobá, together with Tamcach-Ha and Multun-Ha. Its entrance is only about 3 by 4 metres wide, and small fish and turtles live in the water.