The vast majority of cenotes are located along the Yucatan Peninsula and extend to Belize and Guatemala. These areas have a very porous and soft limestone soil, which when collapsed by the action of rain and the current of the underground rivers, gives rise to the formation of the cenotes.

Where are cenotes mostly found?

Some cenotes are only found through small <1 m diameter holes created by tree roots, with human access through enlarged holes, such as the cenotes Cenote Choo-Ha, Tamcach-Ha, and Multum-Ha near Tulum. There are at least 6,000 cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico.

Where are cenotes in Mexico commonly found?

Beaches and pools are undoubtedly refreshing places to cool down, but cenotes, which are commonly found in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, offer a special, secluded spot to beat the heat.