The Yucatan peninsula is the only place in the world where you will find “cenotes”. They were formed by rain filtering down through the ground, dissolving the limestone. A process that took thousands of years. Vast underwater caves were then formed, as the roof collapsed and then filled with water. Creating one of the greatest adventure locations for divers all over the world – the flooded underwater cave systems of Riviera Maya.
Cenotes are considered today some of the clearest waters in the world with visibility of more than 100 meters. From beginners to tech divers, there’s a cenote for everyone!
Even being just sinkholes, the experience for divers is amazing: the halocline effect – where salt water meets freshwater is mesmerizing. Each cenote is unique – there are underwater flower gardens – like Carwash, or eerie underwater rivers with fallen trees like Angelita. Some are deep and reserved for Advanced divers only – such as the 119 m deep cenote the Pit.
Some of the most fascinating cenotes are located near Tulum. The famous Dos Ojos and Casa Cenote are a few minutes ride from the center. Casa Cenote is a popular snorkeling spot – and as it resembles an open water natural pool it is also a great location for a discovery dive or an Open Water Course.
| Cenote Tours from Tulum | Price | Duration | Get this tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cenote Dive from Tulum | 174USD | 1:30 – 4:30pm | Book Now |
| 2 Cenote Dives from Tulum | 204USD | 8am – 1:30pm | Book Now |
| 3 Cenote Dives from Tulum | 267USD | 8am – 4:30pm | Book Now |
| 1 Cave dive from Tulum | 204USD | 8am – 1:30pm | Book Now |
| 2 Cave dives from Tulum | 264USD | 8am – 3:30pm | Book Now |
| 2 Cenotes Snorkel Tour from Tulum | 124USD | 8am – 12:30pm | Book Now |
| 1 Freedive in a Cenote | 144USD | 8am-12pm | Book Now |
| 2 Freedives in Cenotes | 214USD | 8am-2pm | Book Now |
| Discovery Freediving – 1 dive | 154USD | 8am – 12pm | Book Now |
Cenotes were also a very important part of the Ancient Mayas culture. It is thought that they were portals to the underworld, a way for the Mayan people to talk to the gods. But for sure, they were their fresh water reserves.
Did you know that Garden of Eden, is actually also a cenote, near Playa del Carmen, or as the locals call it: Jardin del Eden. The road between Tulum and Playa del Carmen is abundant in cenotes, with Dos Ojos also located there. It is a perfect place to try diving in some noncrowded cenotes. When bullshark season is over – cenote diving is still on from May till September.
| Cenote Tours from Playa Del Carmen | Price | Duration | Get this tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cenote Dives from Playa | 194USD | 8am – 2:30pm | Book Now |
| 1 Cenote Dive from Playa | 164USD | 8am – 11am | Book Now |
| PADI Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive from Playa | 144USD | 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Book Now |
| PADI Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive + 1 Ocean Dive from Playa | 174USD | 8am – 1:30pm | Book Now |
| PADI Open Water Course – 4-5 Checkout Dives from Playa | 554USD | 2-3 days | Book Now |
| 2 Snorkel Locations Tour from Playa | 114USD | 8am – 12:30pm | Book Now |
| 1 Cenote Fun Freedive from Playa | 134USD | 8am-12pm | Book Now |
| 2 Cenotes Fun Freedive from Playa | 204USD | 8am-2pm | Book Now |
| SSI Discovery Freediving – 1 dive | 144USD | 8am – 12pm | Book Now |
More of the unique Mexican sinkholes await you near Cancun, too.
| Cenote Tours from Cancun | Price | Duration | Get this tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cenote Dive from Cancun | 244USD | 8am – 1:30pm | Book Now |
| 2 Cenote Dives from Cancun | 274USD | 8am – 1:30pm | Book Now |
| PADI Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Ocean Dive from Cancun | 154USD | 1:30pm – 4pm | Book Now |
| PADI Open Water Course – 4-5 Checkout Dives from Cancun | 574USD | 2-3 days | Book Now |
1-4 people small group visits – every day
Cave diving certification is required for cave diving
For private tours, please contact us, so we can provide an exclusive offer for you.
Prices include:
Transportation from our dive shop in Tulum or Playa del Carmen
High-quality dive equipment rental: full dive gear set and torches
Free GoPro & video lights rental – upon request
Prices are fixed, regardless of the number of people in the group.
