There's a river beneath the riverbed too—amazing underwater rivers in Mexico

Text by the MOOK Scenic Spots Travel & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team, compiled and reported
 

On the eastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, about 17 kilometers south of Tulum, Mexico, divers have discovered an underwater river cave named “Cenote Angelita.” Beneath it lies a dreamy layer of underwater mist, with scattered trees along the banks, giving the impression of a small river flowing through a forest.

Photographer Anatoly Beloshchin dove into the water to capture a series of astonishing images of “Cenote Angelita.” His works reveal a thin layer of mist flowing beneath the surface, exuding an air of mystery. This underwater cave and river, known as “Cenote Angelita,” were formed 6,500 years ago. The word “Cenote” means “sacred well” in Mayan, and it is said that this underwater cave was once used by the Maya for rituals. Now, the little angel’s secret identity is revealed—a so-called underwater river resembling a forest stream may seem like its endpoint, but it is actually just an intermediate stratum. The mist-like underwater river winds beneath, and divers who venture deeper can reach the saltwater layer.