Cave Diving

Mexico’s Riviera Maya is home to one of the world’s most remarkable underground water systems, making it a premier destination for cave diving since exploration of Cenote Dos Ojos began in 1987.

Beneath the jungles near Tulum lie the two longest underwater cave systems on Earth—Sac Actun and Ox Bel Ha. The region is defined by thousands of cenote entrances and vast networks of flooded passageways, offering breathtaking scenery, crystal-clear water, and world-class exploration.

Dive Cenotes Mexico organizes guided cave dives based on each diver’s certification and experience. From Intro Cave to Advanced Cave, the region offers exceptional opportunities for unforgettable underwater adventures.

WHY SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL CAVE DIVING GUIDE?

cave diver surrounded by majestic cave formations

As a certified cave diver, you are not required to hire a guide. However, many cenote owners in this region now mandate that visiting divers be accompanied by a local cave guide.

We strongly recommend working with a professional guide who is intimately familiar with the cave systems and understands how to make each dive both safe and enjoyable.

With only a few days available during your visit, your time is limited. Exploring the extensive cave systems of the Riviera Maya independently would take months—if not years—and not all caves or routes offer the same quality of experience. A knowledgeable guide helps you make the most of your time by selecting routes that match your interests and skill level.

Rather than spending valuable time and gas searching for main lines, locating specific passages, or navigating in the wrong direction, our guides can take you directly to the most remarkable areas of each system. This allows you to experience the highlights efficiently and without unnecessary stress.

Equally important is the protection of these fragile underwater environments. Divers unfamiliar with a system may unintentionally cause damage or venture into sensitive or dead-end areas, increasing both environmental impact and personal risk. Our guides are highly experienced in each cave system and ensure that dives are conducted with minimal impact while maintaining the highest safety standards.

We hope this information helps you in making an informed decision. Our professional guides are available to ensure your dives are safe, efficient, and rewarding—so you can focus on enjoying the best that the Riviera Maya caves have to offer.

We organize cave dives according to each diver’s certification and experience. The region offers an exceptional range of underwater exploration opportunities, from Introductory Cave Divers to Advanced Cave Divers.

CAVE DIVING SITES

Our most famous and frequently visited dive sites are:

  • Eden: River Run Line, Little Joe Line, The Needle Room
  • Xtabay: Mainline downstream
  • Tajma Ha: Sagrado, The Waterfalls, Chinese Garden, and Buena Vista
  • Minotauro: Mainline upstream – loop/circuit
  • Xunaan Ha: Mainline upstream
  • Dos Palmas: Mainline upstream and downstream
  • Taa’k Bi Ha: IMAX line
  • Pet Cemetery: Dark Side of the Moon and Blue Abyys
  • Nohoch Nah Chich: Mainline upstrem, Parker’s line, and Alberto’s lines
  • Concha
  • Fenomena
  • Aktun Ha – Carwash: Adrianna’s Room, the Room of Tears, and Dreamland
  • Kalimba
  • Escondido – Mayan Blue
  • Naharon – Cristal
cave diver illuminating cave formations

Guided Cave Diving Rates

US$250

US$225

private

per diver (2+ divers)

1 CAVE DIVE

with a professional guide

1 cave dive max. 120 minutes (or 2 cave dives max. 60 minutes each)

Introductory Cave Diver Level to Advanced Cave Diver Level

US$280

US$250

private

per diver (2+ divers)

1 STAGE CAVE DIVE

with a professional guide

1 stage cave dive max. 150 minutes

Adv. Cave: Stage Diver Level or Technical Cave Diver Level

US$305

US$270

private

per diver (2+ divers)

2 CAVE DIVES (same day)

with a professional guide

2 cave dives max. 90 minutes each

Cave Diver Level to Advanced Cave Diver Level

Included in diving rates:

  • Cenote entrance fees up to US$30
  • Tanks and weight
  • Transportation from our dive center to the cenotes and back
  • Water

Not included in diving rates:

  • Camera fees
  • Equipment Rental
  • Food
  • Tank carrier assistance (tank help can be arranged for 600 MXN per day – cash only – subject to availability).

Notes: 

  • Prices listed in USD apply to cash payments in U.S. currency only. Credit cards are accepted, but transactions will be processed in Mexican pesos and are subject to a 5% processing fee

Equipment Rental

Full equipment rental is available for an additional $60 per day. This includes a sidemount harness, regulators, primary light, two backup lights, spools, surface markers, and a line cutter.

Individual equipment rental:

  • Sidemount Harness: US$15
  • Regulators: US$10/each
  • Primary Light: US$25
  • Back up light: US$5/each
  • Safety Spool: US$5
  • Jump Spool: US$5
  • Markers: US$5
  • Line cutter: US$5

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THE UNFORGETTABLE  UNDERWORLD OF THE RIVIERA MAYA!

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