Cave
Deep dive
Lagoon
Cenote Yax-Chen
Tulum, Mexico
Yax Chen, which translates to green pond in Mayan, is an open cenote located in Tulum within the Ox Bel Ha system. The cenote is typically 5-7 meters deep, featuring a bottom made up of tiny shells, sediment, and algae that is highly delicate. There are large boulders in the cenote that provide spots where visitors can stand. During rainy periods, the tannic acid creates a vibrant thermocline on the surface, adding to the cenote's beauty.
