It is an unusual geological feature, one of Florida's rare cenotes. It is also the largest natural mineral water spring in the world, covering 1.4 acres at depths up to 250 feet. And it is the only publicly-accessible hot spring in Florida.

Are cenotes and springs the same?

Natural springs and the sinkholes are the entry points for scuba divers. ... This has created sinkholes that are called Cenotes in Mexico. The Yucatán Peninsula has no surface rivers so to the ancient Mayan people these Cenotes were their only source of water.

How many hot springs are in Florida?

Lucky for us, Florida is blessed with more than 700 springs, the largest collection on earth.