The Best Mexican Cenote Day Trip From Merida!

Alrighty fellow travelers, this one is a doozy! I am off a tour deep into the Yucatan state of Mexico. Join me as I climb some of the Mayan Ruins at ancient Mayapan Archeological Zone. The history of the native cultures in one of their final strongholds before the colonial era began is absolutely amazing. Filled with mysticism, rituals, and sacrifices, you can truly feel the ancient energy in this place.
Afterwards I head to the Santa Barbara Cenotes to cool off. Set in a lush Ecological Park, you get to visit three separate cenotes all within half a mile of each other. Each cenote has it's own character that truly wows anyone that descends into them.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:35 - Mayapan Archeological Site
9:58 - Santa Barbara Cenote and Restaurant
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  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon
    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon Жыл бұрын

    To help support the channel buy me a coffee at: buymacoffe.com/traveldon

  • @TheCountryCollectors
    @TheCountryCollectors Жыл бұрын

    Love that you exploring Mexico! The cenotes are amazing! The music you chose was perfect. Oxxo is a classic! Loved all the locations you explored, especially the ruins. Just amazing! The tacos looked delicious 🤤!

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't remember but, did you guys hit the Santa Barbara Cenotes? I remember the town of homun you guys did which wasn't too far from where I went to.

  • @teribrady5227
    @teribrady5227 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the ruins. And yes, I agree that the 3rd senote was the best. Loved the opening that let in the light.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen.

  • @ashlynngalluzzo1589
    @ashlynngalluzzo1589 Жыл бұрын

    Swimming in a cenote is one of my favorite experiences I have ever done. I am glad you enjoyed it.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    It was so cool. Literally, 😂 a bit chilly but, perfect for the hot Yucatan days

  • @arunram5628
    @arunram5628 Жыл бұрын

    You nailed it again with awesome presentation and beautiful views. Another beautiful share from you.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I really appreciate it.

  • @jordanandsoph
    @jordanandsoph Жыл бұрын

    What better place to be during a cold, snowy winter then in Mexico. Looked like you had a great time there!

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Given all the pics I saw of my friends back home 😂 yeah I have to agree

  • @rightrecipefortravel
    @rightrecipefortravel Жыл бұрын

    That's a swim! Cool ruins and history. Thanks for the tour and the history. Lovely place for a visit.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed it is. Thanks for watching

  • @thetravellingwelshman
    @thetravellingwelshman Жыл бұрын

    Mexico is certainly the gift that keeps on giving! I see from a lot of the Americans I follow the immense natural formations and incredible history that the country has to offer! Its very high on my travel list and cant wait to walk along your footsteps!

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope you do. Although knowing you I feel you may start upon my path and yet diverge into unknowns I did not get to experience myself.

  • @AmaiwanTraveler
    @AmaiwanTraveler Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ruins, blessed to observe such amazing history, adore this.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a blessed life indeed

  • @Travelsheesh
    @Travelsheesh Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful trip to nature. greenery and mountains. Those ruins have ancient history and culture. Thanks for your amazing trip and all the details of the place.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Anytime, I definitely enjoyed this day trip

  • @gaming-zombie1392
    @gaming-zombie1392 Жыл бұрын

    I Love story time and I'm 45... You know alot about the places you go to that Amazing...

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    I study the night before my test 😁

  • @StepsbyKaatje
    @StepsbyKaatje Жыл бұрын

    I really liked the temples and the dip into the water, that looked like great fun! Good food as well! Wishing you lots of travels and fun in 2023!

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year to you as well Kaat

  • @pabbsways
    @pabbsways Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic ruins. I need to visit Mexico for sure.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh it's an absolutely amazing country

  • @traveladvisorak6065
    @traveladvisorak6065 Жыл бұрын

    Liked the beginning of the video. Liked the archaeological site and the information share by our Don.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Big fan of native Mexican history. What'd you think of the Cenotes. Do they have anything like that in India?

  • @traveladvisorak6065

    @traveladvisorak6065

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AdventuresOfATravelingDon Not sure about it.

  • @PabloVillasenorPresents
    @PabloVillasenorPresents Жыл бұрын

    Awesome presentation of this intriguing place with so much information that go with it! Great cinematography! Well done!

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @PabloVillasenorPresents

    @PabloVillasenorPresents

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AdventuresOfATravelingDon Cheers!

  • @unstoppabledigitaltravelling
    @unstoppabledigitaltravelling Жыл бұрын

    Wow loved it. I am quite fascinated to visit such sites anyways. Great to know about it. Very well captured and described. Keep rocking.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    If you get the chance it is well worth the trip

  • @traveladvisorak6065
    @traveladvisorak6065 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed it again. Nice vlog.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @AndysWorldJourneys
    @AndysWorldJourneys Жыл бұрын

    also was a great place to have a swim!

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    It was so nice

  • @RachaelMartin
    @RachaelMartin Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Those ruins are epic! :)

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Indeed they are. As a history buff I thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • @TheAverageTourist
    @TheAverageTourist Жыл бұрын

    Ha loved the intro! I also enjoyed visiting the cenotes when I go to Mexico and there are so many to choose from. That ride was a little bumpy on that bus. I think I still need to visit Mayapan - going to add that to my next trip itinerary.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    It's easily overlooked since most head to Chichen-Itza. Fun fact after Chichen-Itza fell Mayapan was the next city built.

  • @trendingtopics7626
    @trendingtopics7626 Жыл бұрын

    Really beautiful place to explore, I love it

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, it was definitely a lot of fun.

  • @TravelRoads
    @TravelRoads Жыл бұрын

    Hi Ben! I love your videos ❤ You are so good on camera and you have a fantastic tv voice. I love travel vlogs where I can learn something. Your excitement carries through to the viewer and we are all thrilled to follow you on your adventures. Thanks for this great report from Yucatan! You have a new fan ❤

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that very much. Thanks for joining the adventure. It was definitely a blast to film.

  • @ChristyEVERS
    @ChristyEVERS Жыл бұрын

    visiting Cetnotes are by far one of my favorite excursions! This one looks epic! It's def on my list of where to go next!

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Up to that point in the trip it was my favorite day

  • @branzbea
    @branzbea Жыл бұрын

    Nice ruins, so beautiful, lucky to see such amazing history, I love this, goals ❤️

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    It was one of my favorite days on the trip in Mexico.

  • @thatplace1
    @thatplace1 Жыл бұрын

    new to channel. very informative. enjoyed hearing the Mayapan history and the climb up the temple. Cenotes look fun. Thanks for taking me along. All the best to you from that place

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the adventure. Thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Definitely one of my favorite experiences in Mexico so far

  • @KJFTravelAdventures
    @KJFTravelAdventures Жыл бұрын

    The cave swimming looks amazing though I don’t know if I could do it! Looks amazing.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Once you do the first plunge you love it

  • @zlukaszemprzezswiat
    @zlukaszemprzezswiat Жыл бұрын

    great adventure i will travel this year to Mexico and i want go to Cenotes too :)

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    It's worth it. You have your pick as well. There are so many Cenotes throughout the Yucatan, Campeche and Quintana Roo states.

  • @603travels
    @603travels Жыл бұрын

    Are you good ???? you are good and your storytelling is interesting.

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I appreciate that comment.

  • @lifeofpri..
    @lifeofpri.. Жыл бұрын

    I may have been to one of the same cenote in 2019!!!! The jump was fabulous ( we got partly down on a rope n then jumped ) but the fall gave me the worst headache ever!!!! And the water was cold even in September!!! I can imagine how awesome your experience must have been!!!!

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Might've been a different Cenote. Although probably not too far. I don't remember any of these having a rope to climb down to a drop. Still any Cenote is fun.

  • @WDWBound
    @WDWBound Жыл бұрын

    What's the term for fear of deep water? Thalassophobia? That's exactly what I felt watching this video. So glad I can experience through your videos, I don't think I could do it on my own!

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    Did not know that was the term name. It can be a bit intimidating at the beginning when you first look into the depths. However, seeing so many others in there I'm like, "well if there is anything in there I have a 1/50 chance of being eaten 😂"

  • @AndysWorldJourneys
    @AndysWorldJourneys Жыл бұрын

    so gotta say sir, very disappointed that you didn't proceed to the underworld and show us what it was like there. Otherwise though great video, full of info as always! :) Happy New Year!

  • @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    @AdventuresOfATravelingDon

    Жыл бұрын

    They didn't have a ladder to get down there