About

The Project

“Cenotes del Alux” is an exclusive 10,000 NFTs collection that blends art, conservation, and sustainable tourism in a unique effort to protect the cenotes of the Yucatán Peninsula. This project, created by three founders and friends and passionate about the environment, donates 50% of the NFTs to Cenotes del Alux, an organization dedicated to installing dry ecological toilets, showers, and offering training in sustainable practices in cenotes throughout the region. With an estimated 10,000 cenotes across the peninsula, each NFT represents a specific cenote and serves as a special access pass to cenotes protected by “Cenotes del Alux.”

Additionally, NFT holders gain exclusive access to conserved cenotes, starting with Santa Cruz cenote in Chan Cenote, with each NFT symbolizing the promise of expanding this access network to more cenotes in the future. Inspired by Sergio Neri’s piece “La Gruta del Alux”, the collection was created in collaboration with over 20 international artists, resulting in a distinctive Alux character with more than 400 accessories and 100 unique backgrounds, evoking the cultural and natural richness of the region.

This approach not only raises awareness of Yucatán’s cultural and natural heritage but also builds consciousness about the importance of conserving these spaces. Investors not only gain a unique and customizable piece of digital art but also join a cause that brings tangible ecological improvements and promotes respectful tourism.

 Each dry toilet is estimated to save 2,000 gallons of water per month and produce around 17 cubic feet of rich organic matter every 1-2 years as well as prevent this contaminants to reach the cenote and better the water quality.

We believe that art has the power to inspire change, and we invite you to join us on this meaningful journey. Together, let’s create a positive impact in these selected areas, one cenote at a time.

Meet

Our Ilustrator

Originally inspired and illustrated by mexican artist Sergio Neri and based on the 90s comic “La Gruta del Alux,” our base character, the Alux, has taken various forms. From ancient mayan rituals and legends to famous pop culture props, around 100 Aluxes were drawn individually to select the best props and characteristics we want to showcase, making an international collaboration between different artists and cultures to portray our very own version of this mythical creature who cares for our natural resorces. 

Sergio Neri

Illustrator

Project Roadmap

It has been a slow but steady ride since 2021...

Idea is born dec. 2021

First we took our time to evaluate our reach to these communities and our possible impact within. We hired different artists and had a contest to design our base character.

Step One

Base character selected jan 2022

By teaming up with ilustrator Sergio Neri, our base character or Alux #1, the first of the first is born.

Step Two

Music and video are in the works apr. 2022

We started working on the props, video and original music to accompany our NFT.

Step Three

Our first eco toilet is built, may 2023

We have finished building two ecological toilets in cenote Santa Cruz. We have worked together with its community for promoting a sustainable tourism.

Step Four

Built 2nd toilet and showers by late 2023

We plan on launching the collection during the winter of 2023.

Step Five

Launch NFT collection by late 2024

We plan on launching the collection during the last quarter of 2024.

Step Six

General public NFT sale starts from 0.01 ETH

Whitelist starts minting at .01 up to .03 ETH