If you're the sort of traveler who thrives on discovering hidden gems, then these 5 cenotes are about to become the stars of your next adventure in Mexico. advertisement. Viva La Travelista.

Cenote Azul: Not to be confused with the well-known small cenote near Tulum, this is the world's deepest known cenote (nearly 300 feet) and well worth the drive. Though it's hardly a secret spot ...

From Maya temples to a makeshift car wash, these four cenotes offer outdoor adventure, fascinating history, and traditional culture. Cenotes, like this one in Tulum, dot Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula.

But more than that, cenotes are sacred to Indigenous Mayans like her. As she descends into the cavern, Ek shines a light on a stone covered in flowers, pots, and candles —the remains of an offering ...

Cenotes are natural sinkholes found in various parts of the world, but they are especially common on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, where there are nearly 6,000. Serving for centuries as a ...