Located in the central Yucatán Peninsula, the breathtaking Ik Kil Cenote is draped in vines that dangle 158 feet from the cylindrical opening in the cliffs above.

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6 Cool Cenotes to Visit Around the World

Located in the central Yucatán Peninsula, the breathtaking Ik Kil Cenote is draped in vines that dangle 158 feet from the cylindrical opening in the cliffs above.

The blue-green waters plunge over 130 feet deep and fill a naturally-formed pool that stretches nearly 200 feet in diameter. Not only is Ik Kil a memorable place to take a dip, but its cultural significance is also profound. The Maya peoples believed the cenote was home to the God of Rain, Chaac, and considered the area sacred.

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