Thursday, September 24, 2009

Gay Tourism Guide, The Cenote Travel Experience

By Ricardo d Argence

If you are trying to find intriguing destinations for gay travel, there is no shortage of interesting locations to choose from. If you enjoy the beach and water, the rich coasts of Mexico provide a number of incredible travel opportunities.

However, there is much more to water fun to be found in Mexico than what is on its coast. For many, visitors enjoy visiting the unique and fun sights and sounds of a Cenote vacation in the Yucatan region.

A Cenote is a natural sinkhole that is part of an intricate network of beautiful, age old rivers and caves that exist about 60 feet beneath the surface. They are carved from a subterranean landscape, and are one of the most striking features of the natural world.

Cenotes were created over several thousands of years as the intricate caverns and caves collapsed into one another. The sinkholes left behind captured water runoff, and provided an important water source for the ancient Mayans in areas where fresh water was scarce.

These Cenotes were also used for ancient rituals and were once considered the gateway to the spiritual afterlife. As a result, they were properly maintained which enabled them to survive well into the modern era.

Some travelers might be a bit put off by descriptions like "underground" and "subterranean," conjuring a mental image of a dark and frightening environment that is hardly suitable for an enjoyable vacation. But this couldn't be further from the truth.

These Cenote vacation spots are a lot of fun and have much to offer travelers. Additionally, literally thousands of them exist and the Yucatan Cenotes and Caves are the most appealing and unique destinations for even the most discriminating traveler.

There are a variety of reasons why you might enjoy visiting a Cenote in Yucatan. With beautiful, crystal clear waters, they are some of the most enchanting waterways in all of Mexico.

The waters are placid and free of currents, providing for a wonderful, relaxing experience. Average water temperature is 75 degrees, providing a pleasant environment to take a soak. These conditions are almost unheard of in surface lakes and waters, making a trip to a Cenote an incredibly unique vacation spot.

Before you head off to a Yucatan Cenote, a little research is in order. Remember that there are many Cenotes in the region, and you'll want to choose the right destination for your vacation needs.

Also, when you do visit a Cenote, you want to be prepared for the trek down below the surface. When you trek down the spiraling walkways, enjoy the experience from a historical perspective. Some of the walkways are hundreds of years old and the rock formations in the caves are upwards of thousands of years old. So, do not rush past them. Stop and enjoy them for a second!

You might consider joining a tour group with a guided tour of the Cenote to take full advantage of this captivating experience. You're sure to enjoy yourself and bring home many wonderful memories.

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