点评:Cenote Ik Kil was absolutely beautiful. We visited right after exploring the Chichén Itzá ruins, and it was the perfect way to cool off on a hot day.
We arrived around 11:00 AM, and it was still fairly quiet. The parking lot was mostly empty, and we were able to enjoy the cenote without the crowds. By the time we left—just after noon—the place was packed with tour buses, so arriving earlier definitely made a difference.
The descent to the cenote is scenic but a bit uncomfortable heading down the stone steps barefoot. Shoes aren’t allowed, although I believe water shoes might be permitted, but one visitor mentioned she was told she couldn’t wear hers. Flip flops are not allowed. You put your belongings in a locker, then you're required to rinse off in the showers (sunscreen is not good for the cenotes) and you must wear a life jacket, as the cenote is about 80 meters deep.
Once you reach the bottom, the sight is breathtaking. When the sunlight filters in, it illuminates the cool, crystal-clear water. Looking up, you see long vines cascading from the opening above—it feels magical. Small fish swim around you, and the water is so refreshing.
We swam for about an hour. It was peaceful at first, but as more people arrived, it felt crowded, and I enjoyed it less. If possible, go early for a more serene experience.
There are many cenotes to choose from in Mexico, but Ik Kil’s proximity to Chichén Itzá made it a convenient and memorable stop. Afterward, we continued on to Valladolid for a delicious lunch of traditional Yucatecan fare at El Atrio del Mayab—a perfect end to a well-paced day.
翻译:伊克基尔天然井(Cenote Ik Kil)美极了。我们刚参观完奇琴伊察遗址就去了那里,在炎热的天气里,这里简直是消暑的绝佳去处。
我们上午11点左右到达,那里仍然相当安静。停车场几乎空无一人,我们得以避开拥挤的人群,尽情享受了天然井的乐趣。等到我们离开的时候——刚过中午——那里已经挤满了旅游巴士,所以早点到确实很有帮助。
下到天然井的路途风景优美,但赤脚走下石阶略显不适。这里不允许穿鞋,虽然我相信水鞋或许可以穿,但一位游客提到,她被告知不能穿水鞋。人字拖也不允许穿。你需要把随身物品放在储物柜里,然后去淋浴间冲洗干净(防晒霜对天然井有害),而且必须穿救生衣,因为天然井大约有80米深。
到达底部后,眼前的景象令人叹为观止。阳光洒落,照亮了清凉清澈的池水。抬头望去,长长的藤蔓从上方的开口处倾泻而下——感觉妙不可言。小鱼在你身边游来游去,池水清凉宜人。
我们游了大约一个小时。起初很平静,但随着人越来越多,感觉越来越拥挤,我的乐趣也随之减少。如果可能的话,最好早点去,享受更宁静的体验。
墨西哥有很多天然井可供选择,但伊克基尔天然井靠近奇琴伊察,因此成为一处便捷且令人难忘的停留地。之后,我们继续前往巴利亚多利德,在玛雅布餐厅享用了一顿美味的传统尤卡坦风味午餐——为这充实的一天画上完美的句号。