Cenote Ik Kil

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photography — Cenote Ik Kil, Mexico. Public Domain.

Location:	Merida - Valladolid Km. 122, 97753 X-Calakoop, Yucatan. In the Eco-archaeological Park Ik Kil, just 2.8 km from Chichen Itza and Pista. (20.661108, -88.550548)
Open:	All year daily 8-17. [2024]
Fee:	Adults MXN 100, Children MXN 40. [2024]
Classification:	Cenote
Dimension:	Ø=60 m, VR=48 m.
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Address:	Merida - Valladolid Km. 122 97753 X-Calakoop, Yuc
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History

2010	a location on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
2011	a location on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.
2014	a location on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.

Description

Cenote Ik Kil is a perfectly round, well-type cenote with a diameter of 60 m and a depth of 48 m. It is an open shaft, the water level is 26 m below the surface. A steep artificial tunnel with a stone staircase leads visitors down to the water. The surroundings are tropical rainforest, and plants and roots grow into the cenote. Quite spectacular are the long roots which have grown down more than 26 m to reach the water. They form a sort of curtain.

This cenote is well developed, with car park, restaurant, bar, and hotel. It is located west of X-Calakoop on highway 180.