What is a cenote??? According to Wikipedia, a cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater. The regional term is specifically associated with the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, where cenotes were commonly used for water supplies by the ancient Maya, and occasionally for sacrificial offerings (yikes!). The term derives from a word used by the lowland Yucatec Maya--ts'onot--to refer to any location with accessible groundwater. Pretty much every small town you come across in the Yucatan Peninsula will have a cenote. Some are more famous than others, but not necessarily because they're the most beautiful, but because they are more accessible. Cenote Lol-Ha (which means water flower in Yucatec Mayan) is not well-known, but is certainly beautiful and you may even say it's stunning. You are allowed to enter this fresh water pool to swim if you wish, but you have to descend a metal ladder about 10-15 feet (they have life vests available if you want). I didn't have enough courage to do this, but it's still beautiful to behold. It's located in the town Yaxuna, which is famous for some Mayan ruins (The Yaxuna Archaeological Zone), which date back to about 600AD; the town is also famous for a local Mayan chef named Rosalia Chay Chuc, who rose to fame after appearing on Netflix' series, "Chef's Table". It's also located less than 30 minutes from Chichen Itza, so if you're in the area, I highly recommend you visit. read more

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