Cenotes Around Playa del Carmen

While learning Spanish in Playa del Carmen, students will have the opportunity to see one of nature's wonders in many spots around the Yucatan Peninsula. These natural sinkholes are known as Cenotes, which literally means sacred well in the Mayan language.

The northern portion of the penisula consists of many caverns that are cut out by under ground rivers. When the rivers cut through the earth eventually the ground above gives way forming the open area known as a cenote.

The Mayan people also built portions of their empire near the cenotes as they used the natural wells as a water source. Today the cenotes are well known for cave diving. Some of the best diving sites are at Dos Ojos and the Bat Cave. You can find many of these Cenotes around the Playa del Carmen and Cancun area. You must have a special diving certification and unique equipment is required before venturing into this adventurous sport while in Mexico.

Students that are learning Spanish in Playa del Carmen, Mexcio can check with the school for information on local outfitters that can help arrange for dive certification and/or guided trips to explore the Cenotes. The Spanish school in Playa del Carmen offers excursions to the Cenotes on an occasional basis.

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