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Casa Cenote
Open mangrove lagoon where fresh cenote water meets the sea through a hidden tunnel.
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About this audio guide
This guide to Casa Cenote in Tankah Bay, north of Tulum, follows two threads: why an open jungle lagoon is still called Cenote Manati after its namesake manatees vanished, and the small resident crocodile, Panchito, who swims among snorkelers today. It traces the hidden tunnel where fresh water from the cave system Sistema Sac Actun meets the Caribbean's salt water. You'll hear which creatures share that strange mixed water. Bring a mask and stand near the dock at the mangrove line to spot Panchito.
This audio guide was created using AI.