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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/30/2019
Gran Cenote caters to the crowds, and has more of a commercial feel to it than other nearby cenotes.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/30/2019
There is food and drinks for sale, along with covered seating to enjoy them.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/30/2019
The cenote consists of a series of limestone caves reached by descending into the depression.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/30/2019
The cenote offers lockers, snorkel equipment and life jackets for rent right beside the water.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/30/2019
The water is beautifully clear and swimmers and divers can explore the caves.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/30/2019
Gran Cenote.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/30/2019
Freshwater turtles swim around the cenote.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/30/2019
There are several decks for visitors to access the water.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/30/2019
A view of swimmers in Gran Cenote.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/30/2019
Gran Cenote's underwater terrain and clear water creates dazzling effects when the sunlight hits.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
08/30/2019
The color is surreal, and swimmers are able to swim through a limestone cave and emerge on the other side.