Where is the lake?

When the summer heat hits Yucatan it is wonderful to cool off by going for a swim. There is only one problem. If you look at the Yucatan from the air you'll see that there are no lakes, so where does all the water go?

The limestone ground of the Yucatan peninsula is full of water filled caves, called cenotes. These waterholes are popular swimming spots for both the locals and tourists.

We went to an old hacienda where you could take a horse driven rail cart to visit three different cenotes. From the ground all you see is a small hole with a wooden ladder that leads you into the cenote.

Below ground, a new world opens up. With only a tiny amount of daylight, stalactites in the ceiling and tree roots making their way down towards the water it really gives off a magical feeling.