Cenote Hubiku is one that is frequented by a lot of tourists. In fact, it is a common stop in many of the tours in the area. There are also several facilities that you will find the moment you walk into the cenote entrance. There is a tourist shop and plenty of vendors selling souvenirs. You must walk past all of these establishments before you reach the grounds of the cenote.
Cenote Hubiku, like many others in Mexico, is considered a sacred site for the Mayans. It is therefore not uncommon to encounter bones of both humans and animals. There are plenty of fossils in the area, as well. These remains are of the sacrificial offerings performed during the rituals of the Mayan people. These rituals were intended to appease the rain god and bring rain to the Mayan lands.
There is a shower area that all swimmers and divers are required to wash from before jumping into the water. This is essential so as not to contaminate the waters of the cenote. There are also facilities such as lockers that you can rent to keep your personal belongings in while you go swimming or diving. You can also rent life jackets and towels are included in your entry fee.
The cenote itself is semi-open. While you must walk down a set of stairs to get to the cave, you will be greeted by an open cavern with breathtaking limestone formations hanging from the ceiling. The central part of the cavern comes with a hole where natural light from the sun can enter and hit the waters of the cenote. This creates a breathtaking scene as the light is reflected onto the crystal clear water.
Aside from the beaming of light from the sun, there are also a variety of vines that hang from the ceiling of the cavern. The water itself is a deep shade of turquoise. Meanwhile, the cavern walls are covered in green moss, which has created quite a marvelous view in itself.
Diving is also a popular activity for those who visit the cenote. The cenote has a maximum depth of 150 feet. You can also spot a variety of black catfish swimming along even if you aren’t diving.