Dzibilchaltún - Xlacah

Xlacah (Mayan: old city), the sacred cenote located at the heart of Dzibilchaltún, was clearly of great religious significance. Exploratory dives have so far yielded no less than 30,000 archaeological finds, among them clay vessels, ceramic figures, jewellery and some skeletal remains. Indications are that the sacred pool, about 30 m (98 ft) across and thought to be 45 m (148 ft) deep, was not generally used for human sacrifices. Today it offers the chance of a welcome dip.