Get into a surreal world!

“Cenote” is a Mayan word for a deep hole formed when the ground — normally limestone — collapses, exposing water under the surface.

The Mexican cenotes were formed thousands of years ago and have, for centuries, been the primary source of drinking water in the Yucatan.

Some played a part in Mayan religious ceremonies.

Among the numerous and marvelous cenotes in which it is possible to dive in the Yucatan peninsula, the cenote ANGELITA is certainly special: a deep sinkhole completely open on top that present a thick layer of hydrogen sulfide at around 100 ft/30 m which formed through rotten vegetation and which eparates the fresh water from salt water below.

Out of this opaque artificial seeming surface rises the top of the collapsed cave ceiling, like a half moon shaped island with trees on it.

Suitable ONLY for EXPERIENCED DIVERS, the tour offers 2 dives; Angelita is the first deep multilevel dive starting with a straight descent in a surreal landscape till around 30 m/100 ft where the layer start… as passing through it the light disappear and the diving lamp becomes necessary.

A slow ascent by making circles around the gigantic cylinder to end the experience with the safety stop.

Completely different scenery offered by the second dive Car-wash.

A shallow cavern partially connected with the external light, where you’ll dive around stalactite and stalagmite, observing fossil and geological structures, floating through the rain of light.

During the summer months there is a spectacular effect created by over-blooming algae and, at other times of the year, tannic acid laden water washes into the cenote creating a thick orange-green layer on the surface which can reduces visibility drastically, but as you descend, after about 2-3m/6-10ft, water suddenly becomes crystal clear and the view of lily pads, tree branches, and roots create a cool effect of an underwater forest which makes this site very popular with photographers.

NOTE: The tour is made with a minimum of 2 divers: in case you’re alone there is an extra charge of 975 pesos

NOTE: If you’re staying at Sandos Caracol or Playacar, you must pay a fee of 390 pesos concept of boarding fee and transportation.

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The play of light and natural structures make the Cenote the perfect places to have unique underwater images!!

Requirements

• 15 years old
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization

Meeting Time & Location

Meeting time at Scuba Libre shop locate on the 4th street between the 5th avenue and the beach at 8.00

Note: for the guest staying at the Sandos Caracol or Playacar the meeting time will be at 12.00 at Scuba libre dive center of the respective hotel