Cenote Dos Ojos Diving with Deep Life in Cancún
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Good physical fitness with strong swimming and diving skills required.
Overview
Dive deep into the crystalline waters of Cenote Dos Ojos with Deep Life. This expert-level cave diving trip near Cancún offers rare access to vast stalactite formations and underwater caverns that demand precise skill and reverence.
Adventure Tips
Maintain Perfect Buoyancy
The fragile cave formations require advanced buoyancy control to avoid damage, so practice before diving.
Stay Close to Your Guide
Always follow the cave line and remain within sight of your guide to navigate safely through the caverns.
Prepare for Early Pick-Up
Pick-up from Cancún hotels starts as early as 6:45 a.m., so plan accordingly for a full-day dive experience.
Bring Certification and Experience Proof
This dive requires Advanced Open Water Diver certification and excellent cave diving skills; bring documentation.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Freshwater fish common to cenotes such as mollies.
- Occasional sighting of bats roosting in cavern entrances.
History
Dos Ojos is part of an extensive underwater cave system that played a key role in Mayan mythology and provides insight into ancient geological processes.
Conservation
Deep Life emphasizes minimal impact diving protocols, ensuring formations remain undisturbed and local ecosystems protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Full Cave Diving Scuba Kit
Includes BCD, regulator, mask, fins, weights—critical for safe and controlled underwater movement.
Scuba Lamp
Lighting is vital in the darker cavern zones to navigate and appreciate geological features.
Wetsuit (3-5mm)
Protects against cooler water temperatures and abrasions inside the cave system.
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Dive Computer
Ensures safe depth and time limits are maintained during the complex cave dive.