: a deep sinkhole in limestone with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in Yucatán
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And, of course, the iconic cenotes are a can't-miss.
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Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
Inspired by the local cenotes, the space feels cocooning and protected, with plenty of water elements, including hydrotherapy pools and a skylight covered by rippling water from a reflecting pool upstairs.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
For natural wonders, explore the region's natural sinkholes, called cenotes, that were sacred to the Maya.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
The spa’s architecture mimics a cenote, which are natural underground pools which were once used for Mayan ceremonies.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
Inspired by the local cenotes, the space feels cocooning and protected, with plenty of water elements, including hydrotherapy pools and a skylight covered by rippling water from a reflecting pool upstairs.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
For natural wonders, explore the region's natural sinkholes, called cenotes, that were sacred to the Maya.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
The spa’s architecture mimics a cenote, which are natural underground pools which were once used for Mayan ceremonies.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Cenote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cenote. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.
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