Friday 24th June: Ik-kil Cenote

Early on Friday morning we took a short taxi ride from our hotel to the nearby Cenote Ik Kil.

It was incredibly beautiful, with decent facilities – lockers, towel rental etc.

We got there early, shortly after it opened, and there were only about six other people there – heavenly:
Showers before getting in - only biodegradable sunscreen permitted.

Showers before getting in – only biodegradable sunscreen permitted.

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View from the first landing of the winding staircase down to the pool.

 

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View from the next landing.

 

Looking up from the landing half way down the staircase.
Looking up from the landing half way down the staircase.
Looking up from the edge of the pool.
Looking up from the edge of the pool.
It's a little bit chilly!
It’s a little bit chilly!
Nice out here.
Nice out here.
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There are lots of little catfish in here somewhere.

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Handy bar for once you're done swimming.
Handy bar for once you’re done swimming.
Local beer.
Local beer.
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