Have you ever been in a cenote?

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For those of you who don't know, a cenote is a natural sinkhole. Mayans used to throw things down the sinkhole as a sacrifice to their gods. That would include gold, jewels, and even people! Most cenotes have already been excavated, so the chances of finding treasure or a skeleton are extremely unlikely.
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This is obviously an underwater photo of me in the cenote. This was after I did a 5 meter dive.
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Here are some views from inside the cenote. The water is usually a bit wider than the hole. Cenotes are usually quite cold because they are usually deep, and not much sunlight comes in. You may see fish while swimming in the cenotes
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This specific cenote has a ledge inside that you can dive off of it. I had a lot of fun doing so! It is amazing what kind of natural masterpieces can be found all over the world. This cenote was found in the Riviera Maya of Mexico.

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