3 Days • 6 Tanks • Cenotes
Spend three half-days diving six of the Yucatán’s most striking cenotes with experienced local guides. This compact, guided program out of Playa del Carmen mixes cavern light shafts, haloclines and cave passages for certified divers ready to expand their overhead-environment skills.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3 half-days
Fitness Level
Moderate to strong swimming fitness; able to manage gear, surface swims and multiple dives per day.
Wildlife
History
Cenotes are formed by the Yucatán’s karst limestone and were vital freshwater sources for the Maya, who also used some as ceremonial sites.
Conservation
Guides enforce no-sunscreen rules, limited penetration and careful buoyancy to protect fragile formations and freshwater ecosystems; entrance fees often support local conservation.
3 Days • 6 Tanks • Cenotes
Bring your certification card
You must show Open Water Diver certification or higher at check-in; some cenotes require advanced credentials.
Budget for entrance fees
Cenote entrance fees start around 400 Mexican Pesos and are paid at each site—carry cash.
Skip the sunscreen
Sunscreen is not allowed at cenotes to protect fragile aquatic systems—use a rash guard for sun protection.
Practice buoyancy and line skills
Good buoyancy and respect for guide lines keep silt down and passages safe for everyone.
Personal dive computer
Tracks depth and bottom time for multi-dive days and overhead environments.
Backup dive light
Essential for cave passages, low-light exits and signaling during penetration dives.
Shorty or 3mm wetsuit
25°C water is comfortable but a thin wetsuit adds thermal comfort during surface intervals.
Certification card and logbook
Required for check-in and useful for guide briefings about your experience level.