The Yucatan Peninsula is made of limestone formations which have been eroded by the constant movement of water creating an extensive underground river and cave system. As a result, cenotes are the natural fresh and brackish water sinkholes that offer great snorkeling and cave/cavern diving.

Cenotes are the natural spring fed pools that lead to the underwater limestone formations beneath the jungle.

There are over 1500 feet of cavern to be explored in the famous Dos Ojos Cavern where you will discover beautiful ancient stalactite and stalagmite formations while never leaving the light zone.

The water in the caverns remains a constant 75F year round and a wetsuit is required in order to maintain body heat while in the caverns.

Tanks, weights, and belts are included in the cost of a cenote dive. Dives do not include open water dive equipment, dive light, or wetsuit. This equipment is available for rent. Cenote dives allow certified open water divers to visit the underwater world of caverns accompanied by a divemaster/instructor who is cave certified.

Although the caves are an extensive system of tunnels and underwater rooms, the cavern zone is the first initial 200 feet of the cave entrance. Any penetration beyond the 200 feet zone is considered a "cave dive" and divers must be fully cave certified to go beyond this point.

Akumal is a diving destination for many people around the world. The reef that passes outside the bay is part of the biggest living reef in the Western Hemisphere. With the areas’ incredibly clear waters and abundant marine life, as well as world renowned cave and cavern diving you will soon see why so many people return to Akumal.

For the non-diver, the areas’ cenotes, bays, and lagoons all make the perfect place for an introduction to snorkeling. You will be amazed at the diversity of life you will see in these calm shallow waters.