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Formed over the last 40 million years, the Yucatan Peninsula is home to some of the world’s longest underground river and cave systems, and the cenotes are the entrance to them. It’s difficult to know exactly how many cenotes there are in the Mexican jungle, but it’s estimated that there are over 7,000, of which more than 2,200 have been registered. The name cenote is derived from the word Dz'onot, which means 'cavern with water' in the Mayan language. As the only source of freshwater in the jungle, the cenotes were sacred to the Mayans, representing the passageway between life and death and the passageway to the underworld they call Xibalba. Along the Riviera Maya, close to Playa del Carmen and Tulum, is the Sistema Sac Actun, the world’s longest underground cave, measuring 350 kilometers / 217 miles and home to roughly 225 cenotes. In this area and beyond, you can find a great variety of flooded caves and caverns accessible to recreational diving, making the cenotes a unique diving experience. These freshwater dive sites are located in the nearby jungle and offer endless tunnels and passages with countless stalagmites, stalactites, fossils, and other interesting geological formations. The otherworldly landscapes, the beautifully light-filled caverns, and the laser-beam-like effects make these dives an unforgettable underwater experience.
If you are a certified scuba diver and would like to dive the cenotes, you can do so with Dive Mike. Chikin Ha, Dos Ojos, Chac Mool, Angelita, and Zapote are only a few of the cenotes you can choose from that are close by and accessible for recreational divers.
For certified cave divers, we offer guided cave diving tours. As the number-one cave diving destination, the Riviera Maya has a wide range of underwater caves to choose from. At Dive Mike, we have over 20 years of experience in local cave diving and offer guided cave dives for all levels. In a safe, stress-free, and professional atmosphere, we’ll make sure to show you our favorite cenotes and caves that will go beyond your imagination. For more information and bookings, contact us directly
Technical scuba diving, or “Tec Diving,” takes divers beyond recreational scuba diving limits. Tec dives may involve decompression, extended depths, or longer dive times. They can also prevent you from reaching the surface directly in a short amount of time, as some take place in overhead environments. Located along the Riviera Maya, Dive Mike is situated near the cenotes, which are the perfect setting for Tec and Cave dive training. If you are looking for a challenge and are willing to commit fully to your training while accepting the physical fitness requirements and risks, taking a Tec Diving course is highly rewarding and enjoyable. For more information and bookings, contact us directly
The cenotes are the perfect place for a snorkeling excursion as an alternative to scuba diving. Located in the Mayan jungle, they are a great setting to discover local culture, flora, fauna, and an incredible underwater world.
I had an incredible experience The experience of diving in cenotes is something unique and difficult to put into words. You can see fossils, geological eras on the walls, stalactites, stalagmites, formations of all kinds, and a magical play of light... This goes far beyond diving: it's history, it's geology, it's pure magic. Thanks to the Dive Mike team for the incredible experience. Can't wait to come back and dive more cenotes! Dachu - Argentina more on google
The experience of diving in cenotes is something unique and difficult to put into words. You can see fossils, geological eras on the walls, stalactites, stalagmites, formations of all kinds, and a magical play of light... This goes far beyond diving: it's history, it's geology, it's pure magic. Thanks to the Dive Mike team for the incredible experience. Can't wait to come back and dive more cenotes! Dachu - Argentina more on google
Excellent Cenote dives My wife and I were looking for a dive shop that would be better for more experienced divers. We dove with Dive Mike for two days in the cenotes. Jorge and Candy were a pleasure to dive with! What a nice family! Next time we are in Playa del Carmen, I know who we will be diving with. Trey - USA more on tripadvisor
My wife and I were looking for a dive shop that would be better for more experienced divers. We dove with Dive Mike for two days in the cenotes. Jorge and Candy were a pleasure to dive with! What a nice family! Next time we are in Playa del Carmen, I know who we will be diving with. Trey - USA more on tripadvisor
Highly recommended! Everyone at the shop is so nice and helpful. Alex was our guide for the Chikin Ha cenote dive and he was excellent! We had a great time and will be booking with Dive Mike on our next visit. Pamela - USA more on google
Everyone at the shop is so nice and helpful. Alex was our guide for the Chikin Ha cenote dive and he was excellent! We had a great time and will be booking with Dive Mike on our next visit. Pamela - USA more on google
