Cenote: Passage to the Maya Underworld

What modern attractions are prevalent in the Maya Riviera?

• Deserts

• Ancient ruins

• Yoga studios and hipster art

• Underwater caves

What did the Maya use to construct their massive stone monuments?

• Animal labor

• Metal tools

• Physics and human strength

• Modern machinery

What is the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan called?

• El Castillo

• Nohoch Mul

• Kukulkan

• Calakmul

What unique geological feature is the Yucatan Peninsula known for?

• Volcanoes

• Deserts

• Cenotes

• Mountain ranges

What did the Maya believe cenotes were?

• Fishing spots

• Natural swimming pools

• Gateways to the underworld

• Sources of drinking water

What is the Sistema Sac Actun known for?

• The largest underwater cave system in the world

• The oldest Maya pyramid

• A significant Maya archaeological site

• Being a large open-air cenote

What kind of environment did the Yucatan Peninsula originate from?

• Mountainous

• Submarine

• Forest

• Desert

What phenomenon occurs when fresh and saltwater mix in cenotes?

• Tidal waves

• Whirlpools

• Tsunamis

• Haloclines

What did the explorers find in the cenotes?

• Ritual offerings and prehistoric animal bones

• Alien artifacts

• Ancient weapons

• Gold treasures

What makes diving in cenotes unique compared to other diving experiences?

• The presence of marine life

• The overhead environment and visibility

• The deep depths that can be explored

• The warm water temperatures