What is a cenote?

Any cenote guide will agree: Diving into these mystical wells are among the most extraordinary diving experience in the world.

Diving in a cenote is different from an immersion in the sea. Besides the natural life, you’ll discover a completely different atmosphere. These ancient areas are full of surprises. With geological formations millions of years old and fossils of shells scattered all around, we find ourselves immersed in another world.

The water, which can be fresh or salty within the same dive, is exceptionally clear, giving the impression of flying among these remains. And not to mention the unreal light effects that unfold around us !

Immerse yourself in another world, the world of Xibalba, as calls by the Mayas. You will be captivated by this experience which will leave an indelible memory.

There are two types of Cenote diving: cave diving, which requires a specific technical training, and cavern diving, accessible to any diver with at least a level 1/Open Water or the equivalent.

To be considered as a cavern dive, the diver must always be within 60 meters of an exit and always have a source of natural light. Moreover, all divers must have enough space to progress without touching any area of the cavern. The selection of the cenote will depend on the depth authorized by your level of certification (but will not exceed 30 meters in any case).

Visibility being practically unlimited and the current almost non-existent, cenote diving is accessible to all levels of certifications.

•7.30-8 am: Pick up at your hotel or meeting place agreement. (An early departure is recommended in order to arrive among the first on the dive sites).

• Arrival on site: Briefing, preparation and equipment set up.

• Water entrance: Each cenote has an open area where we can perform buoyancy exercises (if necessary) before starting the dive.

• Dive time: Between 45 mins and one hour per dive (depending on air consumption).

• Snack break between the two dives.

• After the two dives, we enjoy typical Mexican tacos prepared by a local taqueria. 

The return time will depend on the proximity of the Cenotes chosen (between Puerto Morelos and Tulum) and the traffic (usually between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.).