cavernous pool, Cenote Samula is one of the more scenic freshwater cenotes on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Characteristic to Mexico, cenotes are naturally formed pits, created when limestone rock caves in to expose these underground pools. A geological wonder with naturally formed stalactites and stalagmites, Yucatan cenotes were sacred places in Mayan culture, and are still considered a treasure today.
Located near the town of Valladolid, Mexico, Cenote Samula was recently opened to the public, and has an open roof, which acts as a natural skylight inside the cave. A group of long roots hang down from the ceiling and nourish the trees above ground. A narrow staircase leads visitors down to water
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