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The Hidden Mayan Cenote

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  1. 1The Hidden Mayan Cenote

    We have arrived at the magnificent culmination of our expedition: a hidden Mayan cenote, a pristine natural body of water secluded deep within the jungle of Punta Sam. After the aerial velocity of the zip lines and the mechanical…

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  2. 2Subterranean Hydrology and Cenote Ecology

    As you slip into the impossibly clear water of the cenote, the immediate sensation is one of startling purity and distinct thermal refreshment. The water temperature here remains incredibly consistent year-round, typically…

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  3. 3Portals to Xibalba: The Maya Cosmology

    Beyond the fascinating geological and biological metrics, the water surrounding you is profoundly steeped in human history and theological significance. To fully contextualize your presence in this cenote, we must view it through…

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  4. 4The Hidden Mayan Cenote

    As you emerge from the cooling depths of the cenote and step back onto the sun-warmed limestone, take a moment to reflect on the entirety of the expedition. We have journeyed through the three distinct vertical tiers of the…

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What is The Hidden Mayan Cenote?

The Hidden Mayan Cenote is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeNature
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates21.2345, -86.8010
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within a 5-minute walk
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