The Wonders of Cenotes!

Introduction:

A cenote is a natural pit, or sinkhole, formed from the collapse of limestone rock that, once collapsed, revealed the pristine groundwater underneath. The collapse is also responsible for the cave-like shape that Cenotes form. Sometimes, Cenotes were used by the ancient Mayans for sacrificial offerings (meaning humans were thrown into the bottomless pit of a Cenote). Other times, it simply served as a beautiful oasis for Mayan royalty. Today, visitors from all over the world come to the Yucatán to gaze and swim in this incredible natural phenomenon. 

What does this creature or plant look like?:

It looks like a big cave with beautiful blue-green water inside.

How did I feel when I saw it?:

When I saw my first Cenote, I was absolutely jaw-dropped! It was so beautiful and the water was sparkling blue with specks of green shimmer. It looked like something off of a movie!  What a beautiful site!

Where does it live?:

Cenotes are scattered all across the south of Mexico, specifically on the Yucatán Peninsula.

How does it use its environment to survive?:

Rain is a Cenote's best friend! It keeps these natural, pond-like formations, filled with water.

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