Im looking to buy a spanish comic book or two for my sons, while we are there for a week. Deep blue dive shop, scuba diving in cozumel, mexico. Rates scuba diving playa, cozumel and the cenotes divemex. Cozumel and the cenotes, yucatan, mexico, commuting to the caverns, 118. They are open and often reveal underlying cave systems of which in the riviera maya there are thousands. These beautiful lagoons also offer hikers an oasis to cool of and relax after trekking through the beautiful wilderness. Not certain exactly where the diving took place, only. Discover the unique cenotes and dive with the giant whale sharks and bull sharks that are drawn to the fresh water. The best tulum cenote diving for certified scuba divers. This diving area on the riviera maya just across the waters from cozumel has the most amazing cavern cenote diving in the world.
In particular, cozumel is currently ranked as one of the top ten places for advanced diving. We dont like big diving groups this is our passion and what we do additionally we can manage reef diving in cozumel and playa del carmen, bull shark diving seasonal activity, whale shark snorkeling seasonal activity, and many other activities. The yucatan peninsula poses a complex network of underground caves of hundreds of kilometres in limestone rock. The encounters between the first europeans and the mayans were rarely happy ones. But to explore the magic of diving in cenotes you cant. Xtc dive center, xcalak, mexico, facetoface with crocodiles in the yucatan, 1115. At villas derosa we are proud to have our own private scuba dive center we call aquatech. Cenote dive center is a multipurpose dive center that specializes in cavern and cave diving. As you step down to the surface, all you see is blue clear water surrounded by a rock walls rising up 20 meters high.
Since then divers have flocked to the area to see all the wondrous sites to be experienced here. We specialize in cenotes diving in a personalized service way. The lush green plant life in this vibrant jungle surrounding the cenotes will provide the idyllic natural backdrop for a swim or a pleasant picnic. The reef system around the island is a part of the mesoamerican reef system and is protected by the cozumel reefs national marine park. A cozumel tragedy, sometimes only a buddy knows what happened, 417. Our philosophy here at diving cenotes tulum is simple. Part of this land collapsed after the last ice age more than 8,000 years ago, creating sinkholes called cenotes, derived from the mayan word dzonot which means sacred well and were considered the entrance to the mythical underworld by the ancient mayas. Founded in 1986, aquatech has over 30 years providing safe and enjoyable scuba diving adventures. Scuba diving in cenote is more or less like a cave dive but has many advantages. Scuba planet mexico can offer a personalized service while avoiding the crowding of a diving center and you can dive with experienced instructors who know all the dive sites in playa del carmen, cozumel and the amazing cenotes of the riviera maya.
Ultimate list of the best cenotes in mexico getting stamped. The cenotes from the mayan dzonot are potholes or sinkholes filled with fresh water, fresh and clear up to several tens of meters deep. Their water is so clear with over 500 feet visibility that it will make your cavern diving adventure unforgettable. These worldrenowned underwater caverns are located across the channel from cozumel, on the yucatan mainland, and offer an underwater experience like no other. Cancun diving, cozumel diving, playa del carmen diving, caverncenote diving, cancun wreck diving, cancun night diving, cancun dive packages, cenote excursion, dive courses, call us at 52 998 892 35.
Cenote scuba diving playa del carmen the word cenote is pronounced, saynotay and is derived from the mayan word, dzonot which means sacred well. As such, it is extremely healthy for a caribbean reef and is home to 26 coral species and more than 500 species of fish. In these ponds and caverns, visibility up to 200 feet 60 meter is not uncommon, giving you the impression that you are floating in midair. If you are planning to stay in cozumel and want to dive the famous cenotes, all it takes is a 45 min. Jan 15, 2016 cenote diving mexico dos ojos is a beautiful cenote, it is shallow so it is accessible to open water divers. Our speleological and cave diving paradise is the riviera maya in mexico. For security reasons, we only take up to 4 divers per full cave instructor guide in each dive. Iberostar cozumel is a luxury beachfront resort with its own specialized dive center offering some of the best shark diving in mexico. Dive cenotes the hot and dense jungle of the yucatan peninsula is strangely devoid of large rivers.
You will get to explore natural sinkholes formed from limestone bedrock. Dive shop mexico offers cenotes cavern diving, padi courses, cozumel and playa del carmen diving, discover scuba diving, bull shark dive and whale shark swim and snorkeling in season. They are not like the ones on the mainland where you can see the entrance, or some natural light, for pretty much the entire dive. For certified divers only, cenote diving is best during the morning hours because of the sun rays reflecting in the water. The spanish conquistadors gave the word a spanish twist when they met the mayas in the early 1500s. The word cenote comes from the mayan word dzonot or tsonot, literally meaning cave with water. We also organize adventurous dives in the fresh water caves cenotes of the yucatan, and from may to september we go snorkeling with the whale sharks. Diving the cenotes of mexicos yucatan peninsula by scuba diving editors posted may 1st, 2017 at 12.
Cozumel is suitable for all levels of diver from beginners to tec divers. Between dives you can paddle around in a kayak, explore ancient ruins or indulge in a massage, then refuel in one of three restaurants. Our typical cenote diving experience will meet at scuba playa at 8. Cenote diving is a unique and unforgettable experience. It was not nearly as scary as the cenote in the article i just was cavern diving, which you can do with a regular open water diver cert. Cenote the pit is 3km past cenote dos ojos through the deep jungle. To dive in any of mexicos cenotes, most dive shops will require you to have your open water diving certification. These caverns are windows to the worlds largest underground river systems and were sometimes used by the ancient maya for sacrificial offerings. Amazing cenotes tour offers you the best selection of cenotes in the riviera maya discover the beautiful mayan jungle and experience swimming and snorkeling in amazing crystalline cenotes in a spectacular and safe way, while you learn about the surprising cultural and geological heritage of the region, as presented on natgeos top destinations. Come with us to explore cozumels famous reefs and meet new dive buddies. An open water diver certification with reasonable recent diving experience are sufficient prerequisites for cenote diving. Happy manta cenote diving playa del carmen all you need. Declared in 1961 by cousteau one of the most beautiful scuba diving areas in the world, the protected area of cozumel marine park is home to some of the most incredible coral reef and marine life you can find.
There are open water reef dives to fit all levels of experience, from discover scuba to advance boat dives. Then head to the scuba fusion website to learn about upcoming dive trips. When most people think of scuba diving in the yucatan peninsula area of mexico, they think cozumel. Susanna simader operator, dos ojos dive shop dos ojos, which means two eyes in english, refers to two neighboring cenotes, which connect into a very large cavern zone, says susanne simader of dive cenotes mexico, operator of the dos ojos scuba dive shop.
During the cenote diving excursion be prepared to recover your regulator quickly. Cozumel is an incredible place for ocean reef diving, but if you want a truly unique and magical dive experience, you should try diving in the fresh water cenotes underwater caves of the yucatan peninsula. The cenotes and caverns are located throughout the jungle in an ancient underwater river system to which we have access to over 700 kms of explored diving areas. My understanding is that the cenotes on cozumel require cave diving certification.
This is due to the deep walls and visibility that require extra vigilance. Diving into these refreshing pools is truly an amazing experience. Just let us know the date you want to do your cenote dives and we will pick you up at the ferry station. We will show you the incredible beauty of these hidden worlds and guarantee a safe, relaxing dive in unique underwater passages. Cenote diving cavern diving jungle divers cozumel diving.
Playa del carmen is the perfect location to start exploring the riviera maya to the north and south of this lively colorful town to experience the best dive sites of mexico. Cozumel is famous among the diving community for its lush walls and highvoltage drifts. Cenote diving mexico, cancun diving, playa del carmen diving. Diving cancun offers discount scuba diving packages and a great variety for beginner scuba divers or certified scuba diving. There are over 6,000 cenotes in mexico in which most cenotes are located in the yucatan. Mexico blue dream cenote snorkeling playa del carmen. Feb 12, 20 take a look at these incredible animals and gorgeous scenery filmed in cozumel. But with the amazingly clear water here, it is possible to see all the corals and sea life. Jungle divers offers cozumel diving, cenote diving and padi courses. I just did the cenote dives but i am well beyond ow in training. The dressel divers cenote dive excursions takes you diving in two of the most impressive cenotes and should you wish to repeat the excursion again two different ones.
The cenotes yucatan mexico playa del carmen, in addition to the beautiful caribbean dive sites offers to divers the possibility to experience a different type of dive. The word cenote saynotay originates from the mayan word tdzonot which means cave with water or sacred well. Cenote diving is unique to the yucatan peninsula, mexico. Mexico blue dream cenote cavern cave diving riviera. Diving cenote tours cave diving mexico playa del carmen. New guinea liveaboard diving cuba liveaboard diving. Diving cenotes tulum the best cenote diving experience. Our dive center is situated right on the beach of the royal hideaway and has a checkin point at the allegro playacar. Our world consists of clear waters, cenotes and caves. The mainland cenotes dives do not require a cave cert, and the ones ive done have been quite impressive. Diving in cenotes mexico, especially the yucatan peninsula, is a magical and unique place where you can live an unforgettable diving experience in discovering the cenotes. This is the deepest cenote open to cavern diving in mexico.
Diving the cenotes around tulum is not extreme, unsafe or about being a hero. While i am not one of them, i know some here have experienced cenote diving. If you need information or clarification about any of our services, please email us at. Scuba planet mexico diving in playa del carmen and cenote. Stay in cozumel and dive cenotes in playa del carmen. Cenotes diving in cozumel with padi blue note scuba dive.
Explore the beauty of the amazing tulum cenotes by snorkeling or diving. During your stay on cozumel, add to the adventure with a day trip to the worlds best fresh water diving in the akumal cenotes, or natural wells. If you want to dive in the open water then my suggestion would be to dive in cozumel. If you are coming from cozumel to dive the cenotes here is what happens. Cozumel s amazing underwater world was first experienced by jacquesyves cousteau in the 60s. Our rates scuba diving in playa del carmen, cozumel and the cenotes. The yucatan peninsula is a huge limestone platform where fresh water runs like rivers through underground cave systems. However, below the ground run the three longest underwater systems in the world dos ojos 82km, sac aktum 172km and the ox bel ha 270km. Apr 14, 2020 put visiting a few of the best cenotes in mexico on your bucket list. The last four paragraphs are the most important also the most depressing.
The reefs vary from very shallow to extremely deep. A combination of various geological events and climate changes created an incredible and unique ecosystem in mexicos yucatan peninsula. How to go cenote cave diving in mexico matador network. Mar 30, 2009 artist margo cavis filmed her latest dive destination the reef off the island of cozumel and the cenote dos ojos two eyes on the mainland of mexico. Cancun scuba diving allows you to enjoy a nice easy drift through the local cancun coral reefs, visit some of the best wall diving in the world in cozumel, or go for the adventure and go scuba dive some of the worlds most famous fresh water caverns, diving cancun will. Some cenotes charge an extra underwater camera fee 15 to 40usd. My playgrounds are the longest flooded cave networks in the world, with hundreds of cenotes in the middle of the jungle, hundreds of kilometers of galleries to discover, each one more beautiful than the last. Full gear bcd, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins and flashlight.