Cenotes Tamcach-Ha & Choo-Ha

Welcome, adventurous travelers, to the surface entrance of the spectacular cenotes of Tamcach-Ha and Choo-Ha. As we stand here in the sweltering heat of the Yucatan jungle, the ground beneath our feet hides a magnificent secret. …

We now approach the yawning mouth of Tamcach-Ha. Notice the sign prominently displayed at the entrance: 'Caution, go down the steps carefully.' And below it, the thrilling addendum: 'Jump at your own risk.' Take a moment to peer…

Now that we have reached the main cavern floor of Tamcach-Ha, let us direct our academic gaze away from the water for a moment and look upward. The ceiling of this great dome is heavily adorned with jagged, dagger-like formations. …

Turn your attention now to the centerpiece of Tamcach-Ha, and the source of the echoing splashes you've been hearing. Built directly into the sturdy wooden scaffolding of the descent stairs are two distinct jumping platforms. …

While swimming in the refreshing depths of Tamcach-Ha, you might assume that this subterranean environment is devoid of life. However, if you equip a snorkeling mask and peer beneath the surface, you will quickly discover that…

Having thoroughly experienced the deep, open waters of Tamcach-Ha, it is time to dry off and take a short walk through the jungle to its neighboring sinkhole, Cenote Choo-Ha. While they are geographically adjacent, born from the…

As we wade through the shallow, crystal pools of Choo-Ha, surrounded by a forest of stone pillars, let us consider the broader geological context of what we are standing in. It is easy to view these two cenotes as isolated,…

As we ascend the wooden stairs, leaving the cool, echoing chambers of the cenotes behind, the thick, humid heat of the jungle surface greets us once more. Our transition from the dark, quiet underworld back into the blinding…