Cenote The Pit + Dos Ojos
Playa del Carmen
Description
The Riviera Maya has the largest underground water system in the world.
Cenotes are systems of flooded caves formed by crystalline underground rivers typical of the region. In these fresh waters, you will find a great amount of biodiversity as well as stalactites, stalagmites, marine fossils, gas clouds (sulfuric acid) and haloclines (mix of salt water with fresh water), with a visibility of more than 50 meters.
Cenote The Pit has an upside down funnel shape and a depth of 90 meters, being one of the deepest in the region, you will stay at a maximum depth of 30 meters, from 12 to 18 meters where you can observe the Halocline (where fresh water meets salt water) and upon reaching 30 meters you will find a cloud of sulfur and hydrogen, where you will feel as if you were in the clouds, in Cenote The Pit fossils of more than 10 thousand years old have been found.
Cenote The Pit is a unique place, due to the way in which the light penetrates the cenote, reaching the cloud at a depth of 30 meters, illuminating the entire cavern and creating a play of lights in its interior and an unequaled sensation due to the immensity of this well of water.
Known by the Mayans as the gateway to Xibalba (the world of death), these two cenotes (The Pit and Dos Ojos) are located within the largest underground river system in the world with a length of 347 kilometers: Sac Actun - Dos Ojos System.
Cenote The Pit and Cenote Dos Ojos are one of the best dives to do in the Tulum and Playa del Carmen area.
Key Points
Max: Up to 8 persons
Duration: 6:00 hrs
Guide language: Spanish, English
What's Included
- Cavern guide
- Round transportation from the dive shop at Playa del Carmen
- Lunch and beverages
- Cenote's entrances fees
- 2 dives in different cenotes
- Full diving equipment gear
- Flashlight
Where
Recommendations
Requirements
- Advanced diver or open water with 20 logged dives.
- Good air consumption.
- Good equalization techniques.
- Do not fly in the next 18 hours.
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellations are made 24 hours in advance clients are refunded 100%.
- If cancellations are made less than 24 hours in advance clients will not receive a refund.
We really enjoy this fantastic trip! Everyone was so nice and patient, and we saw the whale shark! So lovely and beautiful. If we had the chance must come to here again with Gluup! Thank you so much!
yixin zhang
July 2026
It was a magical and unforgettable experience. We saw the majestic whale shark; the guide even held our hands to help us stay calm and led us to where we could see it best! We felt incredibly safe with the captain and the guide, who were always very attentive and made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed to eat and drink. The ceviche and guacamole were delicious. I highly recommend taking this tour with this company; you won't regret it!
Fayné Cerón
July 2026
Great experience and a great place to get certified. The instructor was super professional and friendly. The diving in Cozumel was amazing - highly recommended!
Marc Sivan
July 2026