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.
Car Wash Cenote Dive (From Riviera Maya)
Starting at MXN$4100 l 9 Hours l Ages 10+
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About This Adventure
This Cenote is Surrounded by Rich Flora & Fauna From Water Lilies to Turtles & Occasional Small Crocodiles!
Rates
Certified Diver (Ages 10+): MXN$4100
Duration
9 Hours
About
The Carwash cenote, also called Aktun-Ha, is located 8 km outside of Tulum on the road to Coba. The entrance to the cenote is easily accessible to divers since the level of the water is just a few inches below ground level. With a depth of 50 feet and water temperature of 78 °F, this cenote is surrounded by rich flora and fauna from water lilies to turtles and occasional small crocodiles. The impressive display of speleothems (stalactites, stalagmites, and columns) never fails to draw the attention of divers. If you look closely, you’ll also see some pottery and fossils lying around.
Requirements
- Open Water Scuba Certification (or higher)
- At least 10 years old
Included
- All scuba equipment & tanks
- Lamps & underwater flashlights
- English speaking guides
- Bottled water
- Breakfast & lunch
- Transportation from our facility to the Cenote and drop-off at your hotel (within Cancun hotel zone)
What to Expect
- This cenote gives divers the opportunity to experience upstream and downstream dives. The upstream dive with its large chestnut coloured columns is a more popular route which leads divers through a water path of roots and fallen trees. Divers are treated to a fascinating display of light that penetrates through the roots.
- During the summer, there is a build-up of algae cloud at the surface due to the decomposition of the plants. The water might appear murky in the first few meters but it clears out as you descend to reveal an amazing view below.
- The Carwash cenote does not have a permanent guideline because it is frequently used for cavern and cave diving training sessions. Your guide is expected to place and remove a guideline during the dive.
- We value the importance of quality service and high safety standards that’s why we only bring up to four divers at a time per instructor.
Shuttle Service Information
Pickup & drop-off schedule & locations vary on where you stay:
- Playa del Carmen: Pickup at 7:00 AM at your accommodation
- Cozumel: Pickup at 7:30 AM at Playa del Carmen ferry pier
- Riviera Maya: Pickup at 8:00 AM at your accommodation
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.
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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.