VALLADOLID, Mexique — les nageurs se rafraîchissent dans les eaux Azur du Cenote Xkakah, également connu sous le nom de Cenote Dzitnup, près de Valladolid dans la péninsule du Yucatan au Mexique. Cette piscine souterraine naturelle, formée par l'effondrement du substrat rocheux calcaire, offre aux visiteurs une retraite rafraîchissante dans ses eaux cristallines.

• Contributeur: David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy Banque D'Images
• ID de l’image: 2Y4GKNT
• Taille du fichier: 34,9 MB (2,2 MB Téléchargement compressé)
• Autorisations: Modèle - non | Propriété - non
• Dimensions: 2848 x 4288 px | 24,1 x 36,3 cm | 9,5 x 14,3 inches | 300dpi
• Date de la prise de vue: 10 janvier 2011
• Lieu: Valladolid, Yucatan, Mexico

Informations supplémentaires

Photograph by David Coleman. Cenote Xkakah, also referred to as Cenote Dzitnup, is a stunning natural wonder located near the colonial city of Valladolid in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Cenotes are natural sinkholes resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock, exposing groundwater underneath. This particular cenote is part of an extensive underground river system that characterizes the Yucatan's unique geology. The cenote features a large dome-like cavern with a small opening at the top, allowing shafts of sunlight to penetrate the darkness and create a mesmerizing play of light on the turquoise waters. The pool's depth varies but can reach up to 40 meters in some areas. The water is remarkably clear, allowing visibility of the underwater rock formations and small fish that inhabit the cenote. Stalactites hang from the cave ceiling, testament to the ongoing geological processes. Cenote Xkakah is not only a popular swimming spot for tourists and locals seeking relief from the Yucatan heat but also holds cultural significance, as cenotes were considered sacred by the ancient Maya, often used for ritualistic purposes. Today, it serves as both a natural attraction and a window into the region's geological and cultural history.

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