Diving in Cenotes

The world’s biggest known cave system is located on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico. Those so called Cenotes are actually caves and caverns of Calcium carbonate or limestone, which often possess bodies of water.

On one hand, open areas with collapsed former ceilings resemble lakes located inside the jungle. On the other hand, the enclosed areas of a Cenote generally consist of tunnel systems often filled with stalactites and stalagmites and openings in the ceiling, allowing for some surreal patterns of light. 

For the experienced diver, Cenotes truly represent one of the most exotic environments for scuba diving. It is for that reason, that a significant part of the elite of international cave diving is based in the Yucatan peninsula. The majority of Cenotes relevant for scuba diving is located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. For our Cenote dives, the starting points depend on where you are located and can be either at the ferry harbor of Cozumel or directly in Playa del Carmen or Tulum. Depending on which Cenote(s) we will be diving in, prices and times vary. Due to logistics we can arrange 2 to maximum 3 different Cenotes to dive in on one day.

In order to fully enjoy the experience and to protect also the archeological and geological heritage of the region, spot on buoyancy and in some cases an Advanced Open Water certification are necessary. Buoyancy skills can still be perfected in a Peak Performance Buoyancy workshop to provide the best possible preparation for this exiting scuba diving adventure.