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The 15 Best Cenote Dives in Mexico

31 dives  ·  from $39 a head

Fresh water at twenty-five degrees, no waves, no current and light coming down through a hole in the jungle floor. The 15 below are cavern routes that stay inside daylight and take certified open-water divers, with prices, drive times from the coast and how many cenotes each covers.

Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen - The 8am start from Playa del Carmen
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Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen

1.Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) Our pick

Meet your guide at 8am in Playa del Carmen for a small-group scuba outing at Cenote Dos Ojos. Guides such as Pepe, Don, Alexis, and Ana lead two routes, often the Bat Cave and Barbie Line, with gear, snacks, transport, and lunch included. Open Water certification is required.

“What an amazing, otherworldly experience 🤩 I expected a great dive and this one exceeded every expectation. It is my new favorite, and I can’t wait to come back for more. Pepe was fantastic with safety and explanations. The site was spectacular. Nothing was rushed, and I felt very comfortable and confident the entire time. You will not regret booking this dive!”

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Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen - The 8 am start in Playa del Carmen
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Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen

2.Scuba Diving in Cenote Kukulkan from Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Meet at 8 am in Playa del Carmen for a small-group scuba excursion to Cenote Kukulkan. Guide Remi may lead the trip, with gear, snacks, refreshments, two underwater routes, and lunch included. You need an Open Water certificate, recent experience, and a minimum age of 15.

“The entire dive from beginning to end was absolutely amazing! There were only 4 divers so the group was smaller and more intimate. Our guide was out of this world! He was full of information not just about the dive but the history of the Cenote’s and explained the scientific history of what we were seeing. He made sure to make all the right stops along the way pausing at places so we could simply take in the beauty of the light refractions. Cannot say enough good things!!! When I come back to Mexico I will for sure being coming back to dive them again!!!!”

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2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers - Getting ready at Agua Clara Diving Tulum
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2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers

3.2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $200

Spend about five hours exploring two freshwater cenotes near Tulum, usually including Dos Ojos and another site chosen for your skills. Agua Clara provides gear, transport, snacks, and a professional guide. Guides such as Alberto, Leo, Julio, and Marcelo are praised for calm instruction and careful support.

“Unique experience. Fantastic guide named Leo. He was so patient and safe. He made us have a truly wonderful excursion.”

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2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum - What your guide adds to the experience
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2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum

4.2 cenote divings (including one deep diving) for advanced divers in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $215

Meet at La Calypso in central Tulum for a five-hour scuba outing to the Pit and Dos Ojos. You’ll descend to 25 meters at the Pit, then explore limestone formations, caverns, a bat cave, and light effects at Dos Ojos with an advanced-certified guide.

“After diving with Martino- I am HOOKED on CAVE/ CENOTE diving! Totally out of this world diving in Los Ojos and excited to plunge into the depths of the Pit. Martino was knowledgeable and professional, yet fun and laid back and our small group (3 paid divers +1 Divemaster) had a marvelous time and were able to beat some of the crowds due to our earlier start time and convenient location of the shop in Tulum.”

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3 Cenote Dives - Casa & Dos Ojos - First stop: Casa Cenote
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3 Cenote Dives – Casa & Dos Ojos

5.3 Cenote Dives – Casa & Dos Ojos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Meet Infinity 2 Diving in Tulum at 8am, gear up, and ride to Casa Cenote and Dos Ojos for three guided underwater sessions. A PADI instructor leads the group, with equipment, towels, snacks, water, lunch, and transport from the shop included. Groups are limited to four.

“I highly recommend Infinity2Diving Tulum and in particular my diving instructor Carlos.”

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Amazing beginner dive in Tulum cenote (or refresher dive) - The short ride to the mangroves
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Amazing beginner dive in Tulum cenote (or refresher dive)

6.Amazing beginner dive in Tulum cenote (or refresher dive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $140

Meet at La Calypso Dive Center at 9 a.m. for a careful scuba briefing, gear practice, and basic underwater signals. Then ride 15 minutes to Casa Cenote for a shallow-water introduction and one guided session among mangrove roots, fish, crabs, rock formations, and shafts of light.

“This trip was amazing and absolutely worth the money! Mariano was very laid back, funny, kind, and was able to explain the basics of scuba diving in a clear way that made me feel secure about giving it a shot. The cenote was absolutely beRead more”

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Go for 2 dives in cenote Dos ojos for certified divers - The road to Dos Ojos and the first preparation
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Go for 2 dives in cenote Dos ojos for certified divers

7.Go for 2 dives in cenote Dos ojos for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190

Meet at La Calypso in Tulum at 8:30 a.m. for two guided scuba sessions at Dos Ojos, using the Barbie Line and Bat Cave route. Certified divers get equipment, transport, entrance fees, snacks, and water, with groups capped at four.

“En fait j’ai fait 2ojos et Pit C’est extraordinaire !!! Le club et le moniteur sont au TOP ! Je recommande vraiment cette expérience qui change des plongées en mer.”

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2 tanks Cenote Diving Adventure in Tulum for Certified Divers - Starting at La Calypso Dive Center at 8:30 a.m.
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2 tanks Cenote Diving Adventure in Tulum for Certified Divers

8.2 tanks Cenote Diving Adventure in Tulum for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $200

Meet at La Calypso Dive Center for two guided scuba sessions: an easy 40-minute open-water swim at Casa Cenote, followed by a 40-minute cavern trip through Dos Ojos. Groups are limited to four certified divers, with gear, transport, entrance fees, water, and a snack included.

“This was easily one of the coolest things I've ever done. Alex (and La Calypso Dive Shop) was an amazing instructor who made me feel comfortable with my relatively little experience. The water was perfect temperature and visibility. Strongly recommend the experience.”

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Dos Ojos Cenote Cavern Dive- The Barbie Line and The Bat Cave - The 8:00 a.m. start in central Tulum
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Dos Ojos Cenote Cavern Dive- The Barbie Line and The Bat Cave

9.Dos Ojos Cenote Cavern Dive- The Barbie Line and The Bat Cave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $230

Meet Flying Fish Tulum at 8:00 a.m. for a five-hour outing to Dos Ojos with two certified Open Water cavern descents. You’ll follow the Barbie Line and Bat Cave, stay within 25 feet of the surface, use provided equipment, and travel with a group capped at four. Mario and Budgie are among the guides associated with the team.

“The experience was great - from the start to the finish, Mario was supportive and patient. The dives were spectacular, we saw fish, cool caverns and other things we wouldn’t normally have the chance to. Mario also gave us helpful tips on how to improve our technique. Highly recommend!”

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Tulum Area Experiences Guided 2 Tank Scuba Dive Casa Cenote & Barrier Reef-Lunch - The Mayan lunch is simple and useful
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Tulum Area Experiences Guided 2 Tank Scuba Dive Casa Cenote & Barrier Reef-Lunch

10.Tulum Area Experiences Guided 2 Tank Scuba Dive Casa Cenote & Barrier Reef-Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $209

Start with a guided freshwater scuba descent at Casa Cenote, where mangrove roots, fish, and a resident alligator create an unusual underwater setting. After a Mayan lunch, head by boat to Tulum’s barrier reef for a saltwater descent. Guides may include Paco, Carlos, Brenda, or Johannes.

“Pako was a great guide. He brought extra equipment just in case we needed. And he gave a great refresher on our skills which we needed. Underwater, the experience was terrific. We did two cenote dives, one with cave exploring.”

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Scuba Diving in Cenotes - Choosing between Regular, Adventure, and Extreme
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Scuba Diving in Cenotes

11.Scuba Diving in Cenotes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $190

Meet Be Diving in Playa del Carmen, check your certification and gear, then ride about 40 minutes to the cenotes route near Tulum. With guides such as Jon, Jow, or Carol, you’ll make two 45-minute descents, enjoy a long surface break, and return around 3 PM. Cenote fees cost extra.

“Wonderful experience to dive in Casa Cenote with Jow and Carol. There was a crocodile inside the cenote and we could see him there.”

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Discover Scuba Diving at Casa Cenote - The 9:00 am start in Tulum Centro
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Discover Scuba Diving at Casa Cenote

12.Discover Scuba Diving at Casa Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190

Meet Flying Fish Tulum at 9:00 am for a four-hour beginner scuba session with PADI Instructor Mario. You’ll learn basic theory and safety skills, use supplied equipment, then explore Casa Cenote to about 21 feet, with mangroves, fish, and clear water all around.

“This tour was excellent. An unforgettable way to experience our first Cenote on the Yucatan. We were staying in Cancun, and the Uber to Tulum was easy; 2 hours. We spent the morning and early afternoon on the tour; budget the day and let yourself enjoy it fully. Flying Fish Tulum and Mario were fantastic. The shop is easy and not a tourist trap, I wouldn't hesitate to call them direct. Patient, professional, and genuinely kind. The gear was in great condition. Mario did a very good job on the training and safety. He was detailed without being dull and perfect for first-timers. Casa itself is breathtaking. The water looks…”

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Dive into Tulum: Tour 3 Cenotes, from Riviera Maya - Yum-Ha: clear water and Mayan stories
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Dive into Tulum: Tour 3 Cenotes, from Riviera Maya

13.Dive into Tulum: Tour 3 Cenotes, from Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Visit Yum-Ha, Luna, and Sombra cenotes on a four-hour trip from Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, or Tulum. Shared air-conditioned transport, Mayan culture guides, lifejackets, water, and a Mexican meal are included. The $29 preservation fee is extra.

“We had a great guide, ‘el chino’, he was attentive, kept us safe, and he was fun! The food was simple, but fresh and tasty.”

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Cenotes 2-Tank Dive in Playa del Carmen/for certified divers only - Starting at Scuba Libre at 8:30 am
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Cenotes 2-Tank Dive in Playa del Carmen/for certified divers only

14.Cenotes 2-Tank Dive in Playa del Carmen/for certified divers only

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $159

You’ll travel from Scuba Libre in Playa del Carmen to two cenote caverns near sites such as Chikin Ha, Dos Ojos, or Jardín del Edén. A specialized guide leads certified scuba divers through stalactites, stalagmites, clear water, and dramatic shafts of light. Four-person groups keep the outing personal.

“The dive spot was more like a cave than a wide open lagoon. It was a bit scary. My dive instructor seemed annoyed each time I would let him know I was afraid. He wasn't the greatest to be with, which did not make the dive very fun.”

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Tulum: Dos Ojos Cenote 2 Scuba Dives with Transfer Option - Meeting in Tulum or going straight to Dos Ojos Park
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Tulum: Dos Ojos Cenote 2 Scuba Dives with Transfer Option

15.Tulum: Dos Ojos Cenote 2 Scuba Dives with Transfer Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours - 1 day · from $116

Join Paolo, or a similarly experienced cenote guide, for two guided scuba dives at Dos Ojos. You’ll explore clear water, limestone rooms, the Bat Cave, and the Barbie line in a group limited to four. Transfers from central Tulum are available, while entry and equipment cost extra.

“I booked this activity last minute and went diving yesterday and it was amazing. The two dives were phenomenal, a once in a lifetime experience. The price of the dives alongside the equipment rental was extremely reasonable in comparison to local prices. Best of all was my guide, Pablo, who had a ton of experience, made me feel safe and went out of his way to explain everything and help me. Overall I very strongly recommend this experience to any certified diver, It was perfect.”

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Just written up in Cenote Diving

★ 5.0Tulum : Dos Ojos cenote 2 scuba dives (certified divers)From $1993
★ 5.0Try dive in beautiful Casa cenote for 2 peopleFrom $1906
★ 5.0Private Scuba Diving in Cenote around Playa del Carmen7
★ 4.5Cenote diving Dream GateFrom $1953
★ 5.0Cenotes diving Dos Ojos and The Bat CaveFrom $2103
★ 5.03 days diving in cenotes for certified diversFrom $5403
★ 5.01 day of diving in Cenotes price for 2 certified diversFrom $3927
★ 5.0Cenote Diving – 2 Tank Dive Trip for Certified Divers6
★ 5.0Playa del Carmen: Cenote Diving for Certified DiversFrom $2102
★ 5.0Cancun 2 Cenote Dives: The Pit & Dos Ojos – Certified DiversFrom $2593

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