The Cenotes are impressive natural formations. A cenote is formed when acidic rain water seeps through cracks in the limestone bedrock dissolving soft areas of the rock. Over time, roofed underground caverns are formed. Some can be quite large. When the water eventually dissolves enough of the limestone covering these caverns, the roofs collapse, and young cenotes are formed. Over the course of hundreds of years, these open sinkholes fill with dirt, rock, and other organic material, reducing the cenote's water depth. The life of a cenote comes to an end when the hole eventuallyfills with organic material and mineral debris. At the very end of their lives, they are called dry cenotes, and are usually covered with a variety of vegetation.

The cenotes at Kantun Chi provided water to the ancient Mayans and local wildlife. The Mayans believed that cenotes could purify their souls. Before entering one to drink or bathe, the Mayans would perform a ceremony to ask permission of mythical creatures like the God Chaac, who was believed to be the rain and water god, and the aluxes. The aluxes were human-like beings that inhabited the forests and hid from view. At night, while everyone slept, they emerged to walk through the forests. The Mayans believed that if they were treated well, the aluxes would take care of the plants of the forest's plants, ward off plagues, protect the animals, and keep away negative energies.

Kantun Chi ecopark is home to several cenotes. Currently four are available for swimming, snorkeling, or just admiring. In order to protect the fish and other wildlife that make the cenote their home, the use of any kind of oil or water-based sun block or lotions is not allowed.

Grutaventura is undoubtely the most impressive part of the park. It is a beautiful underground cavern that was only recently discovered.

Descend into this magical underground world, walk along its passageways, swim in its cenotes and enjoy one of the most amazing tours in the Mayan Riviera.

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