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Ocean Diving | Cavern Diving | Dive Instruction | Dive Packages
Cavern / Cenote DivingIf you do no other scuba diving while on vacation in the Yucatan, you must take the time to dive a Cenote or Cavern. Come see why the brisk crystal clear fresh water, of Mexico, has captured the hearts and minds of both Brigitte and I. Enjoy the experience of "flying" through the water between ancient stalactites, while the natural sun light turns the underwater world a beautiful blue sapphire color. Single tank $70 USD. What are Cenotes / Caverns?The entire peninsula of Mexico, known as the Yucatan, consists of limestone. Over millions of years the rain water has permeated the porous stone forming caves, passageways and huge caverns. These cenotes are actually collapsed entrances leading to the underground rivers that run through this part of Mexico and form the largest interconnected cave and cavern systems in the world. The collapses ( Cenote ) are picturesque water filled sinkholes in the middle of the jungle which are supremely suited for scuba diving and snorkel tours. The Mayans called these sinkholes "Dzonot" (sacred well), thus the Spanish word cenote. Cenotes and caverns were used for religious ceremonies as well as a water supply. The fresh water of a cenote is crystal clear and around 76°F all year round. The caverns and caves of a cenote are highly decorated with stalactites (hang from the ceiling) and stalagmites. These delicate thin structures or in some instances massive columns abound in the secret depths of the cenote. The varying colors of the sediments and the walls supply every single cenote with a distinctive painting. And looking back at the entrance you will see the amazing interplay of light and water. The beauty of these lost worlds is breathtaking. The maximum depth reached during a dive is about 30 feet. A cavern dive will last roughly 40 to 50 minutes. There are basically no currents to fight. The caverns are huge, you'll never be guided through any area that two divers could not pass side by side! NO SMALL HOLES! What do you need to dive in a Cenote / Cavern?
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