“Cenote Cleanup Success in Playa del Carmen: Community Efforts Save the Day!”

The Hooded Chipil Cenote and its surrounding areas were cleaned up in a joint effort led by the Urban Cenotes association. They collaborated with Planetario Sayab, the Secretary of the Environment of Quintana Roo, the Quintana Roo Youth Institute, and numerous local volunteers. Together, they managed to remove several hundred kilograms of waste.

Alejandra Flores, the head of the Urban Cenotes association, shared that the group has over 400 volunteers. They are dedicated to the conservation of caves and cenotes in the urban areas of Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Cancún, and beyond. The association also conducts tree planting initiatives to improve water catchment and sustain the cenotes.

Both the association and its partner organizations are urging the public to refrain from improper waste disposal due to its detrimental environmental impact. They warn that such behavior can cause irreversible damage, making it exceedingly difficult to restore and maintain the fragile ecosystems often found in cenotes like the Hooded Chipil.