Xel-Ha Ruins

The plan was to go survey the new cave this morning, but at 9:45am our tanks were still not filled, we knew it wasn't happening. Normally that would be no problem, but since we planned on a 4-5 hour dive we didn't want to be getting out of the water at 5 or 6 since it would be dark. Also, it would be nice to give my ear another day off.


So we headed to breakfast at Turtle Bay Bakery and then decided we woudl visit the ruins at Xel-ha. They are located right on 307. The entrance fee was only 74 pesos for both of us and we spent over 2 hours walking around. There are two cenotes on the site. One is right by the Jaguar house and rumor has it there is cave, some human bones, and an altar underwater. Unfortunately it is off limits to divers and I think snorkelers also. Either Danny or Robbie had gotten permission to dive there but I don't remember who told us about it...I think Danny.



Here are some photo's:







And here are the two cenotes: A smaller more remote cenote and the deep cenote near the Jaguar house and assorted structures.








Tomorrow we survey, our tanks are filled, gear is ready, and we are rested.

Karen and John