What We Offer
open water cenotes cave-like caverns deep sink holes haloclines light shows
We will take you on a 1-3 tank dive adventure in all the most stunning recreational cenotes in the region!
Check out the Cavern Menu below and let us know what interests you! We can create an unforgettable itinerary specific to individual’s certification level and available time. Prices of popular 2 tank dive days are available below.
What Will I See?
- Stunningly clear water, in which it often seems like you are flying through thin air
- Formations such as stalactites and stalagmites
- Rays of sunlight penetrating the water creating laser-like effects
- A visual phenomenon called a “halocline” – where fresh and saltwater meet
- Fossils embedded in the rocks
Which cenotes do we dive?
TAJMA HA / EDEN
CHIKIN HA / CHAC MOOL
DOS OJOS / EL PIT
TAAK BI HA / TAAK BI LUM
NICTE HA / CASA CENOTE
ANGELITA / DREAM GATE
CASA CENOTE / CARWASH
ZAPOTE / MARAVILLA
AZUL HA
Discover the Mayan underworld
through cavern diving
The Riviera Maya, located along the Caribbean coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is famous for its stunning freshwater cenotes. These natural sinkholes give way to a subterranean river which flows through an intricate network of caverns and caves.
“Our experienced team of dive professionals is passionate about sharing the beauty and wonder of these unique geological formations with you.”
Don’t miss out on this
unqiue diving experience
Cavern diving offers an unparalleled experience. As divers descend into the cool, clear waters, they are greeted by a surreal landscape adorned with stalactites, stalagmites, and columns that have formed over thousands of years.
Safety is of utmost importance when cenote diving, and it is essential to dive with experienced guides who are familiar with the cenote systems and can provide the necessary training and equipment.
Your guide will ensure that divers follow proper procedures and protocols for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Cenote diving in the Riviera Maya is a unique diving adventure!
Immerse yourself in a world of natural beauty and wonder.
Whether you are a novice or an experienced diver, there’s always something to explore under the jungle floor.
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Eco Conscious
What are Cenotes?
Fresh Water Oasis
Sunlight filtering through natural openings creates an ethereal ambiance, casting mesmerizing patterns on the cave walls and formations, illuminating the turquoise waters.
The water which flows through them is considered one of the world’s longest underground rivers. As there it no substantial source of fresh water above the surface of the Yucatan, the cenotes were considered sacred to the Maya prople.
Portals to the Underworld
Some of Our Favorite Cenotes
Discover what lies under the jungle
Please keep in mind these are only a few of our top choices and that there are many more cenotes to choose from when diving in the Riviera Maya. Get in touch to discuss more extensive dive itineraries and off the beaten path locations.
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old
Average Depth: 15m / 50ft
This is an easy Cenote dive but it is a true cavern experience! You will move through a maze of natural tunnels lined with the occasional fossil and eye opening speleothems until you reach an area called the “Sugar Bowl” – another cenote– admiring the light show from above. We can pop up here to look around and try to spot the Motmot bird – a multi-colored tropical bird with turquoise head feathers and a rather unique-looking tail – which was considered sacred by the ancient Mayans. They say if you see a Motmot bird in the jungle, a cenote is not too far.
There’s also the halocline layer that is great fun to swim through and experience the visual effect!
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old
Average Depth: 15m / 50ft
This cenote, also known by its real name “Aktun Ha”, used to be the spot where taxi drivers going between Coba and Tulum would stop to wash their cars. Now this beautiful open air cenote is reserved for divers and snorkelers to enjoy its unique beauty.
Divers can see many fish, interesting vegetation and rock formations, turtles and even a resident crocodile! There is a lovely cavern section that can be explored with the cavern line. This dive is perfect for beginner/intermediate divers.
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old
Average Depth: 15m / 50ft
The name Nicte Ha, which means “Flower of the Water”, was given because of the many water lilies growing in the open water area of the cenote. There is a shallow cavern line that guides the diver along the contour of the whole cenote giving way to magical displays of light and beautiful rock formations. This dive super scenic, easy and relaxing. Divers need only maintain good buoyancy to not disturb the silty bottom. Bring a camera because there will be ample opportunities for picturesque moments.
Requirement: Open Water Diver, 15 years old
Average Depth: 13m/ 42ft
This cenote has two guidelines that allow for two distinct dives! The lines are called Kukulkan and the other Little Brother. Divers can experience a halocline effect where the salt and freshwater layers meet. On sunny days the lightshow coming through the cenote entrances can be dazzling, creating stark contrasts with the darkness inside the cavern. This is a perfect introduction to overhead environments for beginners!
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old
Average Depth: 12m / 40ft
This is a very popular cenote for diving and training as well as snorkelling because of it large open water pond area. There are multiple ways to enter the cenote and your guide will connect to the cavern line with a primary reel. Divers can experience a halocline effect while traveling through the various chambers. The walls are lined with fossils and and the lightshow at the entrance is epic. Two dives can be done here but for the best experience combine Eden with Tajma Ha!
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old, 25 logged dives & a checkout dive may be required
Average Depth: 15m / 50ft
This cavern dive has some regions which are darker and more cave-like. However, as you move towards the “Rainbow Room” (cenote Rainbow) we will pass through a strong halocline that creates amazing visual effects. After which we will be dazzled by the spectacular light show in the Rainbow room. Along the walls you can see fossils and interesting formations in the crystal clear water. There are two possible dives here but is more fun in combination with another cenote.
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old, 50 logged dives
Average Depth: 7m / 23ft
Requirements: Open Water Diver, 15 years old, 50 logged dives or a checkout dive
Average Depth: 6m / 18ft
This stunning cavern dive is a little bit darker, not encountering a significant source of light during most of the dive. The tour is a circuit passing from the main cavern into a another large room where we can pop up to see the formations and catch sight of some small bats that reside inside. What makes this dive unique are the incredible formations that are unlike any others. They look like melted bulbs of wax. You have to see it for yourself!
Requirements: Advanced Open Water, 18 years old, 50 logged dives and a check-out dive
Maximum Depth: 60m / 200ft
El Pit is a rugged sinkhole that plummets down to 140ft/40m+. The steep stairs to enter the water need not be taken lightly. Slow and steady wins the race on this one. Once in the water we can appreciate the tranquil surroundings towering above us. Our descent will take us through a shallow halocline towards the hydrogen sulfide cloud residing around 100ft/30m. Like Angelita, tree branches eerily protrude from the cloud, which shrouds the cavern floor. At the right time of day the light beams are absolutely incredible, making this one of my favorite cenotes to dive! There are stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations to enjoy on our slow way back to the surface. The maximum depth is up to the client but we normally don’t pass through the cloud.
Requirements: Advanced Open Water, 18 years old, 50 logged dives & a check-out dive
Maximum Depth: 60m / 200ft
The “little angel” Cenote is a once in a lifetime dive, similar to the Pit. It is a sinkhole rather than a cavern, which drops down to 200ft/60m. Arriving early is key as this is one of the farthest south cenotes. You will sink through the crystal clear waters approaching the hydrogen sulfide cloud that lies around 95ft/27m. If undisturbed this cloud is more spectacular than that of the Pit and meandering through fallen branches that protrude through it make this experience “other worldly”. If the client has a deep diver specialty we can pass through the cloud to see the floor of the cenote which is in crystal clear waters again. However this experience is not for the faint of heart, a cool head is needed as the visibility is 0 passing through the cloud.
This is a “pit-like” sinkhole with a depth of 130 ft/40 m that cones out as you descend into the depth. It is famous for its rare, bell shaped stalactites that can be found at about 85 ft/25 m of depth giving it their name the “Hell’s Bells”.
Because of the depth requirement, this dive is recommended for certified Advanced Open Water divers.
It is located about 40 minutes from Playa del Carmen
Requirements: Advanced Open Water, 18 years old, 25 logged dives
Average Depth: 35m / 115ft
This is a still-quiet gem of the Playa del Carmen cavern diving scene. It has a classical sinkhole shape that dips down to over 200+ ft/60+ m and an advanced certification is required. When the sun is high, it has one tremendous beam of bluish-green light penetrating the depths from the single hole in the cavern ceiling.
It is known for both its rock formations of bell-shaped stalactites (Hell’s Bells) and the thickness of the hydrogen sulfide cloud layer too (at 90 ft/28 m. Combined, these visual effects make for incredible video and photo-taking opportunities if you have the right equipment.
Requirements: Advanced Open Water, 18 years old, 50 logged dives & check-out dive
Maximum Depth: 45m / 140ft
This beautiful blue sink hole is a rare find. It is located deep on the Ruta de Los Cenotes, you can truly say it is off the beaten path. To arrive at the entrance of the cenote, you must walk deep into the jungle with your gear but it is well worth the trek. Sometime is is possible to hire a sherpa who will carry everything and help us lower it into the water. The maximum depth of the cenote is about 200 ft and it bells out slightly as you descent. The most striking aspect is the magical beams of light that can be seen in the late morning. At the right time of year you can see them reaching straight down to the bottom.
Sidemount Course
Duration: 2 full days
Requirements : Advanced Certification and minimum 25 logged dives
Cost: 9 400mxn all inclusive
Cavern Course
Duration: 3 full days
Requirements : Open Water + Sidemount certification and minimum 25 logged dives
Cost: 12 850mxn all inclusive
Sidemount + Cavern Combo
Duration: 5 full days
Requirements : Advanced Open Water + minimum 25 logged dives
Cost: 18 900mxn all inclusive