Angelita Cenote Dive with Always Diving & Water Sports
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical shape with prior deep dive experience and the ability to manage extended underwater activity.
Overview
Dive deep into Angelita Cenote with Always Diving & Water Sports near Cancún for a unique experience where underwater rivers and ancient fossils meet. Ideal for advanced divers seeking something unforgettable.
Angelita Cenote Dive
Starting at MXN$5160 l 10 Hours l Ages 10+
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About This Adventure
Imagine Diving into a Sinkhole & Encountering a River Underwater!
Rates
Certified Diver (Ages 10+): MXN$5160
Duration
10 Hours
About
Imagine diving into a sinkhole and encountering a river underwater. This is exactly what awaits you in the depths of the flooded cave known as the Angelita Cenote. Experience this amazing scuba dive under the careful supervision of our professionally-certified divemasters.mns) never fails to draw the attention of divers. If you look closely, you’ll also see some pottery and fossils lying around.
Requirements
- Advanced Open Water certification
- At least 25 logged dives
- At least 10 years old
Included
- All scuba equipment & tanks
- Lamps & underwater flashlights
- English speaking guides
- Bottled water
- Breakfast & lunch
- Leave from and return to our facilities
What to Expect
- The Angelita Cenote's natural beauty features green jungle-like surroundings with different parts of the water have varying levels of salinity which causes denser water to drop to the bottom. As a result, a river-like body of water is formed in the sea which has mesmerized countless divers.
- This dive is reserved for advanced divers who find fulfillment in exploring new and exciting territories. In this trip, you will descend around 135 feet deep in a multilevel dive. We will provide you with 100 cubic feet tanks to give you maximum bottom time. After diving in the Angelita cenote, we'll have more fun in another dive in a relatively shallower cenote.
- Before diving in the cenotes, we'll discuss safety measures to ensure that you'll have a fun and safe diving excursion. The equipment provided in this trip is top-notch and is carefully inspected by our divemasters prior each dive.
Adventure Tips
Certification Required
This dive requires Advanced Open Water certification and at least 25 logged dives due to its depth and complexity.
Bring a Dive Light
Underwater lamps are provided, but a personal dive light can help illuminate the darker sulfur layer for photography and safety.
Understand the Water Layers
Be prepared to experience the distinct density differences between fresh and salty water that create the underwater river effect.
Stay Hydrated and Fed
The full-day trip includes breakfast and lunch, but bring extra water to stay hydrated in the tropical climate.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Freshwater fish endemic to Yucatán
- Bats inhabiting nearby caves
History
The Angelita Cenote overlays an ancient subterranean river system, with pottery shards and fossils revealing millennia of human presence in the Yucatán Peninsula.
Conservation
Always Diving & Water Sports practices strict environmental protocols to minimize human impact on fragile cenote ecosystems and supports local preservation efforts.
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Recommended Gear
Advanced Dive Computer
Critical for tracking depth, decompression limits, and ensuring safe dive profiles in deep cenote dives.
Underwater Flashlight
Illuminates the darker hydrogen sulfate layer and enhances visibility during the dive.
Full-Foot Fins
Preferred in warmer months for comfort and efficiency during long swim segments.
summer specific
Wetsuit (3–5mm)
Protects against cooler water temperatures found deeper in the cenote during the cooler seasons.
fall|winter|spring specific