The origin of the term cenote comes from the Mayan word "dzonot" which means "abyss" or "cavern with water reservoir".
According to the Government of Mexico, these water wells were considered sources of life for the Mayan culture.
In addition to providing the vital liquid for Mayan civilizations, they were an entrance to the underworld and a center of communion with the gods.
The formation process of cenotes can take hundreds of thousands of years.
OPEN
This type of cenote is usually exposed to the surface and its walls are usually cylindrical to facilitate the entrance of the sun.
CLOSED
This is characterized for being completely subway and for the little light that enters them. This does not detract from the fact that its waters are turquoise or emerald green and this can be perceived if any kind of light, whether natural or electric.
SEMIABLE
These are those that conserve the characteristics of an open cenote, however, the difference is that the upper part usually has a slightly narrower opening, however, the sunlight still enters with some ease.
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