Explore The Pit and Dos Ojos in a single day: two technical cave dives through dramatic light shafts, haloclines and domed chambers in the Sac Actun system. This advanced guided experience favors small groups, rigorous safety and unforgettable underwater photography.
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You surface into a shaft of light—then descend. The Pit opens like a vertical cathedral where sunlight threads through clear water and a halocline bends the world into two tones. Later, Dos Ojos spreads horizontally: a vaulted dome peppered with stalactites and the flutter of bat wings in its darker chambers. Both sites sit within the Sac Actun–Dos Ojos system, part of the longest known underwater cave network on Earth.
Difficulty
expert
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Good cardiovascular fitness and comfort with deep, confined dives; able to manage equipment and moderate surface swims.
Wildlife
History
The Maya used cenotes for ritual offerings and freshwater; many sites around Tulum were considered entrances to the underworld Xibalba.
Conservation
Cenote ecosystems are fragile—avoid sunscreens, use biodegradable products, and follow guide instructions to protect formations and water quality.
Reserve your spot on the Cenote Scuba Diving Adventure at The Pit and Dos Ojos today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring redundant lights
Primary and backup dive lights are essential—cave passages can be pitch-dark without them.
Plan gas conservatively
Use conservative gas planning with reserves for decompression and contingencies; follow your guide’s bailout protocols.
Skip sunscreen before diving
Sunscreen and lotions contaminate cenotes; shower before entering to protect water clarity and formations.
Mind your buoyancy and fins
Precise buoyancy prevents damage to fragile formations and avoids stirring silt that kills visibility.
Primary and backup dive lights
Reliable illumination is critical for cave navigation and communication.
Dive computer with decompression capability
Tracks no-decompression limits and staged decompression if needed at depth.
3–5 mm wetsuit or semi-dry suit
Thermal protection for water temperatures that can feel cool during lengthy dives.
Redundant air system (pony bottle or twinset)
Required for cave diving safety and required by most full-cave guides.