Cenote Snorkeling

The Yucatan peninsula was an ancient sea bed and the region's limestone foundation is fossilized coral beds, shells and ocean floor.

There are no above ground rivers in this area, all of the ground water sinks through the porous limestone and travels to the sea in underground rivers. These under ground rivers, follow the path that offers least resistance back to the sea.

In some parts the limestone ceiling collapsed, leaving openings that offer us access to these sinkholes, that the ancient Mayas called tzonot, a cenote.

During the ice ages, portions of the underground rivers dried up and water dripping through the limestone left mineral deposits in beautiful formations. Decorations - stalactites and stalagmites - formed in the caves and caverns, and were covered with water when the rivers began flowing once again.

You can see what is inside a cenote cavern by snorkeling. Akumal Dive Shop runs a guided snorkeling trip through three different cenotes.

This is a one of a kind adventure found only in this part of Mexico .

The Cenote Snorkeling Tour includes:

• Snorkel gear and vest
• Round transportation from Akumal and sites
• Entrance fees
• Soft drinks
• Guide

Price $75.00usd pp