The Sacred Cenote (Spanish: cenote sagrado, Latin American Spanish: [ˌsenote saˈɣɾaðo], "sacred well"; alternatively known as the "Well of Sacrifice") is a water-filled sinkhole in limestone at the pre …

Dec 3, 2025 · Unlike the central archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá, the Sacred Cenote remains a quieter, more contemplative site, where visitors can reflect on its dual role as a natural wonder and a …

Feb 14, 2025 · In Mayan culture and mythology, cenotes are considered sacred and are often associated with various deities and spiritual beliefs. They served as vital water sources in a region …

Explore the sacred cenotes, their historical significance, rituals, and the role of human sacrifices in ancient civilizations.

The Sacred Cenote was a ritual center and place of pilgramage throughout Chichén Itzá's long history. Even after the city's decline sometime before 1200 AD, it remained a place of pilgrimage and a place …

Chichen Itza is also famous for its sacred cenote which was used for sacrifices to the gods. It is a round-shaped open-air cenote about fifteen meters deep but there is not much to see on site.

From the Plataforma de Venus, a 250m rough stone sacbé (path) runs north to the huge sunken well that gave this city its name. The Sacred Cenote is some 60m in diameter and 35m deep.

Feb 12, 2025 · The Sacred Cenote of Chichén Itzá, measuring approximately 60 meters in diameter and 15 meters deep, stands out for its cultural and historical significance. Unlike other cenotes used …

A cenote (English: / sɪˈnoʊti / or / sɛˈnoʊteɪ /; Latin American Spanish: [seˈnote]) is a natural pit, or sinkhole, resulting when a collapse of limestone bedrock exposes groundwater. The term originated …

The Sacred Cenote was a place of pilgrimage for the ancient Maya as most of the objects that were offered were not native to the Yucatan and pilgrims must have travelled great distances to offer their …