CENOTE DIVING
A Cenote (from Maya Ts'onot - a location with accessible groundwater) is a natural sinkhole resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath. Cenotes were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. Yucatan Peninsula count over 6000 cenotes alone.
Cenotes are part of the cave systems and considered to be entrances to the systems. Unlike cave tunnels that sometimes stretch for dozens of kilometers cenotes are accessible to recreational divers and do not require specific cave training to dive them while offering the beauty of the caves.
Experiencing a cenote dive is a must for a diver traveling to this area. Nowhere in the world you can find such decorated cenotes with stalactites and stalagmites - beautiful formations of calcium salts.
We offer multiple cenote diving packages. You can select the one that suits you on our BOOK page.
All of our packages include: a cenote guide, transportation your place-cenote (within our normal pick-up area), bottled water, rental of diving equipment (except a dive computer), tanks and weights. What is not inlcluded: park entrance fee ( $15-$20 depending on a cenote) and any food/snack you would like to bring with you.
Some cenotes are horizonal and shallow. Some are vertical and deep. Deeper cenotes require an Advanced Open Water Certification or equivalent as a minimum to participate. Please see more detailes below. You can find more details on our BOOK page as well as watch Cenote Diving Videos on our DIVES page to get an idea what to expect.
SHALLOW HORIZONTAL CENOTES
DOS OJOS: Max Depth - 32 ft, no depth changes, no halocline. Perfect for beginners. Min Cert - Open Water Diver
TAJ MA HA: Max Depth - 47 ft, depth changes, lots of halocline. Intermediate Level. Min Cert - Open Water Diver
DREAM GATE: Max Depth - 23 ft, many fragile formations, dark, excellent buyoancy is a must. Min Cert - Open Water Diver
NICHTEL HA: Max Depth - ft, tight passages, strong current, excellent buyoancy is a must. Min Cert - Advanced Open Water
CASA CENOTE: Max Depth - ft, plenty of light and fish, some halocline, perfect for beginners. Min Cert - Open Water Diver
DEEP VERTICAL CENOTES
EL PIT: Max Depth - 130 ft, some halocline and sultur cloud, good visibility. Min Cert - Advanced Open Water Diver
ANGELITA: Max Depth - 130 ft, a lot of sulfur on the bottom and limited visibility. More advanced dive than in EL PIT. Min Cert - Advanced Open Water Diver.
CAVE DIVING
To participate in a cave dive you must hold a Cave Diver Certificate. If you are interested in becoming a cave diver please read about our Cave School and our Cave Instructor on our DIVES page, then read on offered Cave Training.
We strongly recommend holding a Full Cave Diver Certification or an equivalent to fully experience the beuaty of the caves in this area.
We offer higly qualified cave guides and visiting caves off the beaten paths so be prepared to spend some time driving through the jungle.
We offer several types of diving packages on our BOOK page as well as expeditions available upon request.
Please, note our prices includes weights and tanks. Rental gear and transporation are available upon request.
Experience the best by diving with the best!
Photo Credit: Henning Andree