It is world-renowned for featuring an extraordinary natural phenomenon: a floating "underwater river" created by a thick layer of hydrogen sulfide at a depth of around 30 meters (100 feet).

This cenote features a large open-water area where fish, turtles, and aquatic plants (water lilies) can be observed in the pond, along with an occasional small crocodile.

Internationally famous for its visual spectacle, it features intense laser-like sunbeams piercing through crystal-clear waters and a dramatic halocline—the boundary layer where fresh water meets salt water, creating a mesmerizing optical effect.