Photo credit: Ivan Ayala, Triton Productions
Cenotes Chac Mool & Kukulcan
Photo credit: Ivan Ayala, Triton Productions
The Chac Mool system offers two spectacular cenote dives for divers at all levels. These cenotes feature everything a cenote dive should have.
We start with a dive in CENOTE KUKULCAN (Level 1). Kukulcan, also known as the feathered or plumed serpent god, was associated with the religion and mythology of Mesoamerica, specifically the Yucatec Maya, and is related to the belief that he was a creator who brought rain and winds.
This cenote is known for its breathtaking curtain of lights (only visible in the morning). The deeper area of the dive goes through a strong halocline. A halocline is where fresh and salt water meet and, when swimming through it, creates spectacular visual effects giving divers the feeling of diving in jelly.
The second dive starts at CENOTE LITTLE BROTHER leading over to CENOTE CHAC MOOL (Level 2). Chac Mool is named after a pre-Columbian Mesoamercan sculpture which was used as an altar to send offerings to the rain good. The meaning of Chac Mool is claimed to be “Thunderous Paw”, however, the original name of the Chac Mool sculpture remains unknown.
On this dive we enjoy a strong halocine, nice light effects, and surface in an air dome where we admire thousands of stalactites growing from the ceiling.
CENOTE OVERVIEW
LEVEL 1 – Kukulcan
LEVEL 2 – Chac Mool from Little Brother
Maximum Depth: 14 meters / 46 feet
Average Depth: 11 meters / 36 feet
Water Temperature: 25C / 77F year round
Location: Cenote Chac Mool is located about 15 km (10 miles) north of our dive center in Akumal Pueblo. Then, from the turnoff on Highway 307 a 1.5 km (1 mile) long dirt road leads into the jungle to the cenote.
Opening Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Facilities: Toilets, showers, changing facilities, restaurant
Entrance Fee: 250 pesos
Cameras: NOT permitted
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Photo credits: Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Ivan Ayala of Triton Production for sharing with us some of his stunning photos. When diving in Chac Mool, do not miss to ask for Ivan to take some memorable shots of you. Follow Ivan on Instagram @triton.prod.
Cenote Chac Mool & Kukulcan
THE SACRED WATERS OF THE RIVIERA MAYA!
