CENOTE
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Example

We swam in a cenote surrounded by jungle and birds.

Nadamos en un cenote rodeado de selva y aves.

Definition

Natural, water-filled sinkhole in limestone, common in Yucatán

  • Formed by collapsed rock exposing groundwater

Pozo o sumidero natural en caliza, típico de Yucatán

  • Formado por colapso que expone agua subterránea

Cenote regarded as sacred, used for Maya ritual offerings

Cenote sagrado usado por los mayas para ofrendas rituales