Car Wash Cenote Dive with Always Diving & Water Sports
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good health with the stamina to complete multiple dives and handle moderate physical exertion.
Overview
Dive beneath the Riviera Maya’s surface with Always Diving & Water Sports on the Car Wash Cenote trip. Discover spectacular limestone formations, freshwater turtles, and hidden pottery relics on this expertly guided 9-hour dive adventure.
Adventure Tips
Bring certification card
An Open Water scuba certification is required to participate in this dive.
Beware seasonal algae
Summer conditions can cause a murky surface layer, but visibility improves with depth.
Use underwater flashlights
Lighting is essential to highlight intricate stalactites and fossils in darker cavern areas.
Travel light
Wear minimal gear to ease transport between pickup, cenote site, and hotel drop-off.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Freshwater turtles
- Occasional small crocodiles
History
Aktun-Ha's artifacts indicate Mayan use of cenotes for ceremonial and practical water sources.
Conservation
Dive operators observe strict guidelines to protect fragile speleothems and minimize disruption to the ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wetsuit (3mm)
Provides thermal protection in 78°F water and safeguards against rocky surfaces.
Underwater flashlight
Illuminate dark caverns and highlight stunning speleothems during the dive.
Mask and snorkel
Clear vision is critical for navigating narrow passages and spotting details underwater.
Dive computer
Helps monitor depth, time, and decompression limits to maintain safe diving profiles.