Cenote Ik Kil
The Mexican peninsula of Yucatan is famous for its many cenotes – karst lakes and cave complexes that are located throughout its territory. In ancient times, the Maya Indians used water in the cenotes for drinking purposes and considered these places sacred, offering sacrifices. Of the existing more than 6,000 cenotes, 2,400 are officially registered, which are allowed to visit. Cenote Ik Kiel is considered the most famous and popular among tourists.
It is the hallmark of Mexico. This is the deepest well on the peninsula. Previously, Ik Kil was an underground cave with water, but heavy rains have sunk the upper surface. As a result, a karst lake with a depth of more than 50 meters appeared. The height of the resulting walls is 25 meters. A cenote of natural origin with a diameter of 60 meters has an absolutely round shape.
To get down, steps made of stones are arranged in the cenote of Ik Kil, the staircase descends in a kind of spiral. There are specially equipped viewing platforms in several places, designed so that guests can admire the beauty of the surrounding area.
The walls of the Senate have been reinforced and decorated with stalactites, waterfalls and lush tropical vegetation in order to create an unearthly atmosphere.
The water in the Ik Keel is very clear turquoise color. This shade gave the cenote its second name, "Sacred Blue Cenote."
Due to the high content of limestone and plankton, black carps live here. The water temperature becomes 22-25 degrees Celsius, which contributes to comfortable bathing in the reservoir. It was believed that after swimming in the cenote lake Ik Kiel, they gained inner peace, epiphany, solitude with nature and were filled with additional strength and energy. Unlike other cenotes where diving is possible, only swimming is allowed in Ik Kiel.
Legends say that it was here that the kings of the Maya tribe spent time with beautiful concubines, enjoying the simultaneous enjoyment of the beauty of nature and women.
You can get here by taking a 10-minute drive from the archaeological site of Chichen Itza. By visiting this attraction created by nature, tourists receive unforgettable emotions and impressions.
