Dive Sites in Mexico | ‘The Pit’ and ‘Dos Ojos’ Cenotes
Dive Sites in Mexico
‘The Pit’ and ‘Dos Ojos’ Cenotes
Cenotes are natural sinkholes that are formed by the collapse of limestone bedrock, exposing groundwater. The Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico is home to an estimated 10,000 cenotes. The ancient Maya considered cenotes sacred, partly because they were a source of fresh water.
The Pit
The Pit Cenote is located in Dos Ojos Natural Park, around 22 km north of Tulum and 54 km south of Playa del Carmen along the road which links the two towns. The Pit Cenote is a popular diving spot on the Yucatan Peninsula, known for its stunning 100-foot pillar of light illuminating the halocline and gas cloud layers.
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Max. Depth: 37.8m
Dive time: 38mins
Water Temp: 26 degrees
Air Temp: 27 degrees
‘Dos Ojos’ Cenote
The Dos Ojos cenotes are located in the Tulum area of Mexico. The name “Dos Ojos” means “two eyes” in Spanish, and refers to the two neighbouring cenotes that connect into a very large cavern zone shared between the two. The two cenotes are called the Bat Cave and the Barbie Line.
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Max. Depth: 9.7mDive time: 39mins
Water Temp: 26 degreesAir Temp: 27 degrees