Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Xenotes Oasis Maya - Yucatán Penninsuila, Cancún

Date: February 2015
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The word cenote comes from the Mayan dzonot, meaning cave with water. There are cenotes open, semi-open and closed or grottos. The cenotes constituted the largest supply of fresh water for the Mayans and were used as natural burial chambers, you will be amazed by the mysticism and beauty that surrounds the cenotes in Riviera Maya.

Rappel
Whether you've practiced this activity or is your first time doing rappel, we assure you will enjoy it to the fullest. This activity is taken in the cenote "Lu´um". There will be no location or surroundings that can compare to the rock formations found in this unparalleled cenote. Lu’um is a semi-open cenote. It connects to the aquifer through tunnels and caves. The flow of water is horizontal and the amount of time the water stays put is usually short. The Xenote is still semi-closed, thus it is considered young.

Snorkel
Get amazed with the flora and fauna inside the cenote "Ha", an open cenote with great visibility, let yourself be surprised by the underwater gardens of water lilies and enjoy this landscape. Ha’ is a cavern cenote, home to beautiful aquatic fauna and where you will find beautiful rock formations. Here you will be able to enjoy the unique landscape of the underwater world, surrounded by jungle and peace.

Zip line
Feel the wind in your face as you slip through zip lines over the enigmatic jungle in the cenote Lik. Feel the adrenaline of flying high and feeling free in this amazing environment. Iik’ is an advanced age cenote known as ancient cenote. This type of Xenote is blocked from the watertable due to the collapsed roof or walls and sediments, which make the exchange with underground currents restricted and the flow of water a lot slower.

Kayak

Paddle a kayak surrounded by lush jungle and admire the exotic flora that surrounds the cenote K’áak There are inner tubes available for those who prefer a more relaxing ride. K'áak ´ is an open Xenote that allows underground currents to communicate with the jungle and light. Among its great virtues are its vertical walls and exceptional landscapes. Large quantities of life can be found here and plants surround it; it is the perfect place to interact with nature and enjoy some healthy fun.

Information: http://www.xenotes.com


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