cenote

noun

ce·no·te si-ˈnō-tē

: a deep sinkhole in limestone with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in Yucatán

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Inspired by the local cenotes, the space feels cocooning and protected, with plenty of water elements, including hydrotherapy pools and a skylight covered by rippling water from a reflecting pool upstairs. —

Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025 For natural wonders, explore the region's natural sinkholes, called cenotes, that were sacred to the Maya. —

Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024 The spa’s architecture mimics a cenote, which are natural underground pools which were once used for Mayan ceremonies. —

Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Tren Maya promises to take travelers through remarkable landscapes, home to geological features like cenotes—but these fragile environments require careful navigation. —

Laura Sanders, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for cenote