The best mayan riviera cenotes in cancun, puerto morelos and. Aware of the potentially harmful impact from sharing this natural inheritance with so many people, property owners only permit the use of biodegradable sunscreen and ecofriendly bug spray in an effort to keep this type of natural tourism sustainable. He was a cenote diver this year and told me about this book. If you would like to book a joinin tour to visit this riviera maya cenote and other awesome attractions, see below for the most toprated tour on get your guide. Get to know the impressive cenotes, natural pools of water in limestone rock that are typical of the yucatan peninsula. Cenote cristalino riviera maya the ultimate guide 2020.
A complete guide to snorkeling, cavern and cave diving the cenotes of the riviera maya. A different package for nature lovers combined with the two most famous ruins in yucatan. See more ideas about riviera maya, mexico and mexico travel. The water here is calm, clear and a deep shade of turquoise, simply stunning. Cenotes singular cenote is a natural hole in the surface of the earth which is formed after extensive corrosion of the limestone rock by subterranean water.
Promoting the beauty of our natural resources by imaging and stories and sustainable tourism. Cenote azul in riviera maya is located on the highway 307 just opposite barcelo hotel. May 07, 2010 here in the riviera maya, mexican land owners are opening up their properties to the public and allowing visitors entrance to the cenotes. One of the primary activities you must do while being on vacations in the riviera maya is snorkeling. Enter the underworld at the cenotes in the riviera maya. The cenotes of the riviera maya is a complete guide to the areas beautiful dive sites. Enjoy an unparalleled experience wrapping all your senses when exploring its majestic crystalline waters. One of them belongs to the most spectacular ones with 56 km dos ojos, which means two eyes, describing the two circular shaped cenotes shining in daylight. The cenotes of the riviera maya mexico has 968 members. The cenotes in the riviera maya are sinkholes that open into a really extensive subterranean river system in the yucatan peninsula mexico, and form a large underwater cave and cavern system.
Photo store special offers contact us sustainability espanol 18885262238. From cancun or the riviera maya, makes the most complete and exclusive tour to cenotes in the riviera maya. Mexico yucatan peninsula quintana roo riviera maya. The cenotes of the riviera maya 2016 english edition ebook. It is believed that the water of the cenotes is sacred and the maya used it to ask the gods for abundant crops, enough rain, and fortune. Jul 28, 2017 it is located near to xel ha park and is one of the most filmed and photographed cenote of the riviera maya. Chichen itza is an ancient maya city in mexico that was abandoned in the 15th century. The cenotes of the riviera maya offer you the opportunity to enjoy this extraordinary work of nature without traveling too far from your comfortable hotel. Cenote maya park valladolid 2020 all you need to know. There are over 4,000 known cenotes in the riviera maya region and so far, seven of the worlds ten longest mapped underground waterways exist beneath the yucatan peninsula. It is a very comprehensive look at the cave systems of the riviera maya.
Chichen itza,tulum cenotes,nado con tortuga y sian ka. They are a lot and all scattered along the main road carretera federal route 307 that connect cancun puerto morelos playa del carmen and tulum. Although its not as large as some of the other popular mayan. The yucatan in mexico is like a giant sponge, with hundreds of kilometers connected through a network of underground rivers and cave systems. The cenotes of the riviera maya 2016 will be published on september 21, 2016 by page publishing of new york city. The book has some very intersting tips and historical data you might want to check if you are planning to practice scuba diving in tulums cenotes.
Aug 17, 2012 this is the by far the best cenotes park in riviera maya, very well managed, they give you water shoes crocs for kids and snorkeling gear. The best cenotes of the riviera maya boundless roads. Touted by many visitors to be one of the most instagrammable places in riviera maya, cenote suytun is arguably the most aesthetically stunning cenotes you will ever lay eyes upon. I researched online and found here in amazon usa the used book and ordered directly. Times are tough for the travel community right now. The top 20 cenotes in the riviera maya can t miss guide. Explore tulum, playa del carmen, cancun and riviera maya with a knowledgeable local guide and see what others miss. The cenotes of the riviera maya 2016 full description. The cenotes of the riviera maya 2016 me dive center. Before i landed into paradise i read about the amazing cenotes of tulum on a great book titled the cenotes of the riviera maya, written by steve penn gerrard.
The riviera maya region makes up the long coastline of the state of quintana roo, the easternmost part of the yucatan peninsula. In fact, cenote cristalino is one of the most popular cenotes in playa del carmen and justifiably so. A complete guide to snorkeling, cavern, and cave diving the cenotes of the riviera maya. My husband and i are so astonished by it that we are forever showing everyone we know, even if they only look at the fantastic photos. Books the cenotes of the riviera maya 2016 the scuba news. This book includes photographs, maps, and provides. Most of the people we know think we are crazy for cave diving and this book is our way of showing them the beauty that draws us to cave. Ecopark kantun chi is an ecological park with five amazing cenotes and a wonderful underground river located in riviera maya, mexico. As a newer diver with just over 75 dives, i have become enthralled with the challenge and beauty of cavern and eventually diving the caves in this region. Youll be pick up from your hotel at the time you request, the drive will take about 45 minutes from any part of cancun or the riviera maya. If you want to book excursions in the mayan riviera and discover its natural resources, let yourself be guided by isla mujeres, tulum, isla contoy and other enclaves that you do. Over the millennia, these rivers have carved out huge caverns and tunnels in the limestone shelf that is the floor of the riviera maya.
Feb 18, 2018 this video shows behind the scenes of the underwater filming project i did while in mexico. Its water temperature is perfect for snorkeling throughout the year. Now a unesco world heritagelisted archaeological park, its intact temples, and famous stepped pyramids may be explored during this comprehensive guided tour, which tops off funfilled history lessons with a visit to the colonial town of valladolid and a swim in a sacred limestone waterhole. The cenotes of the riviera maya is a must read for all cave divers and other divers considering cavern and or cave courses. Riviera maya scuba diving prices pro dive international. Vip riviera maya is safe and reliable, but what we do best is we customize your tour to match what your group wants. Youll enjoy snorkeling on this guided tour in the riviera maya. Cenote calavera, in my opinion, is one of the best cenotes in tulum. Its charms range from turquoise waters to luxury boutique resorts built with ecology as development principle. This cenote is made of two sinkholes of approximately 70m in diameter, connected by a 400 meters long passageway.
You can dive in these amazing caves with the full cave diver certification. A sense of mystique and awe surround the unique system of. The cenotes of the riviera maya the book agua clara. Steve penn gerrard the cenotes of the riviera maya 2016.
Casa cenote tulum casa cenote is a fully open cenote with stunningly bright green water. I have been cave diving there for the past 15 years and found this book to be very informative. This book is a exhaustive guide that takes you trough the cenotes of the area of tulum and region known as the riviera maya. These underwater sinkholes were are formed millions of years ago when limestone caves collapse, revealing underground pools and today lucky travellers can take a dip in some. Ecopark kantun chi riviera maya mexico cinco increibles. There are not all the beautiful photos the last guide had. Snorkeling tours aqua excursions playa, riviera maya and. In this region of mexico there are no rivers aboveground but a vast network of underground rivers that can be accessed by hidden entrances through cenotes. Snorkeling is a fun and relaxing way to view the colorful and fascinating world just beneath the oceans surface. Its very close to the sea and hence has a lot of marine life coming in and out. We have 10 years of experience exploring the mayan riviera s places.
Famous for its profound beauty, serene atmosphere and above all its magically translucent blue water, cristalino is regarded by most as one of the top cenotes in the riviera maya. Turquoise waters cenotes riviera maya cenote calavera. Best 8 cenote tours from riviera maya our colleague dorte nielsen invites us on a journey to visit ik kil and other cenotes, the yucatan peninsulas enigmatic sinkholes unless you are looking for cold weather, inhospitable people or snowy mountaintops, cancun and the riviera maya pretty much have it all. With most cenotes being a little inland from the coast. Join our expert guide in an off the beaten path experience in tulum and its cenotes, where you will discover all the best aspects of the underground rivers of the mayan world. This book includes photographs, maps, and provides details of where and how to swim, dive, and enjoy these beautiful cenotes located on the caribbean coast of mexicos yucatan peninsula. For those who wish to own a book that presents beautiful underwater cave photography, this book is a must purchase.
This is a very comprehensive book on diving and the excellent cenotes in this region of mexico. Jan 18, 2000 for those who wish to dive in the cenotes located in the yucatan, this book is an outstanding reference source. The 9 best cenotes in riviera maya you cant afford to miss. Located two hours from cancun, this paradise is home to the only beachfront archaeologic mayan ruins of the whole peninsula. The cenotes of riviera maya, mexico matador network. The cenotes of the riviera maya mexico public group facebook. Cenotes riviera maya cenotes cancun private cenote tour. It is best for older kids, as it requires some swimming or floating in life jackets.
Jun 11, 2018 the cenotes of the riviera maya offer you the opportunity to enjoy this extraordinary work of nature without traveling too far from your comfortable hotel they are a lot and all scattered along the main road carretera federal route 307 that connect cancun puerto morelos playa del carmen and tulum. Feb 26, 2016 my book will available during september, 2016 and published by page publishing of new york city. Pure knowhow shared with love a real must read about cenote and snorkeling in tulum. Cenotes, beaches, reefs, and archaeological sites in order to offer visitors the best places. Cenotes tours in the riviera maya the biggest selection. This book will be available during september, 2016. This distinctive fairytalelike cave cenote flaunts an immaculately placed break in the ceiling allowing for a beam of sunlight to perfectly shine through onto the center of the cave.
There are literally thousands of cenotes, or natural caves that are filled with fresh water, in mexicos riviera maya. Book your adventure to explore the beautiful fresh water sinkholes known as cenotes. The cenotes of the riviera maya 2016 ebook by steve penn. Best favorite guide book for the yucatanriviera maya. Pick up is included from cancun, playa del carmen, the resorts along the riviera maya, and tulum, so its pretty much a great option for anyone whos looking for an introduction to tulum. If you are considering purchasing this book to actually find your way to the cenotes, especially the cenotes around tulum, then save your money. For those who wish to dive in the cenotes located in the yucatan, this book is an outstanding reference source.