Playa del Carmen Trip Overview
Dive into freshwater sinkholes known for crystal clear water and ideal diving conditions with over 500 feet (150 m) of visibility. Stalactites and stalagmites adorn the caverns and fish species swim through the illuminated waters of the cenote.
Swimming through the cenotes’ caverns, take in the surreal environment, admiring the play of light across the strange rock formations and shifting pools. For certified divers of all skill levels, this is an experience not to be missed.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Scuba Diving
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Dive into freshwater sinkholes known for crystal clear water and ideal diving conditions with over 500 feet (150 m) of visibility. Stalactites and stalagmites adorn the caverns and fish species swim through the illuminated waters of the cenote.
Swimming through the cenotes’ caverns, take in the surreal environment, admiring the play of light across the strange rock formations and shifting pools. For certified divers of all skill levels, this is an experience not to be missed.
The Yucatan Peninsula is famous for its unique underground conditions. Its limestone soil has percolated rain water over millions of years to give place to the world’s longest underground river system. Parts of the surface land have collapsed over the years creating sinkholes called Cenotes, windows into this amazing underground world.
Diving in a Cenote is a unique experience. These caverns are windows to the world’s largest underground river systems and were sometimes used by the ancient Maya for sacrificial offerings. Their water is so clear with over 500 feet visibility that it will make your cavern diving adventure unforgettable. In some Cenotes you will see beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, amazing light effects as the sunlight shines through cracks in the ceiling and halocline effect.
Discover the unforgettable underwater world of the Yucatan Peninsula’s subterranean river. Your guide—a diving expert familiar with the world’s largest underground river system —is safety-minded and attentive with a good sense of humor. Take a break between dives to refuel over a lunch of Mexican cuisine as your guide shares more information about the Yucatan Peninsula’s fantastic natural history and unique characteristics.
There are many cenotes in the area, all different and special. With an Open Water Diver certification, it is possible to dive in these incredible caverns. For your first dive in cenotes, we will take you to the classic cenotes. Once you are familiar with diving in cenotes or if you are more experienced, we can take you to some special deeper cenotes.
WHICH CENOTES DO WE DIVE?
• Classic Cenote: Chac Mool, Kukulkan, Dos Ojos, Chikin Ha, El Eden/Ponderosa, Tajma Ha, Casa Cenote, Dream Gate…and others by request.
• Special Cenote: The Pit, the Pet Cemetery, Angelita, Car Wash, Gran Cenote. Diving in these cenotes has a different price because they are deeper and more difficult to access. You can pay the extra upon arrival once we have established your cavern diving level.
HIGHLIGHTS
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2 cavern dives to explore cenotes of an underground river
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Amazing natural geological formations & mysterious caves
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More than 500 feet (150 m) of visibility underwater
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Qualified & fully cave-certified guides offer tips & insight
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Personalized attention with small group of divers
