Cenotes
Back to Dive Sites
intermediateYucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Cenotes

Max Depth

30m

Visibility

60-100 meters

Water Temp

24-26°C (75-79°F)

Best Season

Year-round

About Cenotes

The cenotes of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula are natural sinkholes revealing a hidden world of underground rivers and caves. These crystal-clear freshwater systems offer a unique diving experience with stunning light effects, ancient stalactites, and haloclines.

Dive Highlights

  • Crystal clear freshwater
  • Light beams in open cenotes
  • Ancient stalactites and stalagmites
  • Halocline effects
  • Unique cave diving experience

Marine Life You'll See

Freshwater FishCave-adapted SpeciesOccasionally CrocodilesTurtles in some cenotes

Certification Required

Open Water for cavern, Cave certification for full cave

Location Details

Region
Central America
Location
Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Planning a Dive Trip?

Use our tools to help plan your underwater adventure.

Explore Tools