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How Cenotes Were Formed

Three divers in the light of Cenote Dos Ojos

Many people wonder how the magnificent cenotes we know today were actually formed. Thick layers of limestone, created from marine organisms, gradually accumulated over time and formed a vast platform. When the sea level dropped, this platform became exposed. The porous limestone was then slowly eroded by slightly acidic rainwater, leading to the formation of […]

© Triton Diving – Cyril Serge Sylvain Martellet