Cenotes Dos Ojos: World-Famous Cavern Diving Near Tulum

Cenotes Dos Ojos is one of the most famous cenote diving sites near Tulum, Mexico. It is a top choice for certified scuba divers visiting Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and the Riviera Maya.

The name Dos Ojos means “Two Eyes” in Spanish. It describes two neighboring cenotes that connect to a vast underwater cavern and cave system. From the surface, the cenotes look like two large eyes. They provide access to the remarkable underground world of the Yucatán Peninsula.

Dos Ojos cenote diving offers exceptionally clear freshwater and dramatic limestone formations. Divers can enjoy two classic cavern routes: the Barbie Line and the Bat Cave Line. Each route reveals beautiful light effects, stalactites, columns, and spacious underground passages.

Both cavern dives begin and end at the same cenote entrance. Therefore, Dos Ojos is convenient for divers who want two distinct dives in one location. It is an excellent option for discovering cenote geology and the unique atmosphere of Mexico’s underwater caves.

Barbie Line — Level 1 (green) Cavern Dive

The Barbie Line is an approximately 500-meter (1,600-foot) cavern circuit near Dos Ojos’ second “eye.”

It features abundant natural light, broad passages, and spectacular formations. These include columns, stalactites, and stalagmites.

The Barbie Line is an approximately 500-meter (1,600-foot) cavern circuit near Dos Ojos’ second “eye.”

It features abundant natural light, broad passages, and spectacular formations. These include columns, stalactites, and stalagmites.

Additionally, the route offers an open and welcoming cavern-diving experience. Divers enjoy clear views toward open-water areas throughout the dive.

Meanwhile, brilliant blue light fills the cavern. This light makes Dos Ojos one of the Riviera Maya’s most photographed cenotes.

Therefore, the Barbie Line is ideal for certified divers with good buoyancy control. It offers a memorable introduction to a world-class Mexican cenote.

Bat Cave Line — Level 2 (blue) Cavern Dive

The Bat Cave Line offers a darker, more atmospheric Dos Ojos cenote diving experience.

First, the route circles an air-filled dome with limited daylight. As a result, it creates a dramatic cavern-diving environment.

However, the dive remains within guided cavern-diving limits. Divers may surface inside the dome to admire striking limestone formations.

They can also observe bats living in this unique chamber. Therefore, the Bat Cave Line suits divers seeking an adventurous cavern dive in Tulum.

The Dos Ojos Cave System

Exploration of the Dos Ojos cave system began from these cenotes during the 1980s. In January 2018, explorers connected Dos Ojos with the nearby Sac Actun cave system. Consequently, the connection formed part of one of the world’s longest known underwater cave systems.

Moreover, Dos Ojos has earned international attention through film. It appeared in the 2010 IMAX production Journey into Amazing Caves. It also featured in scenes from the 2005 Hollywood film The Cave.

LEVEL 1 – Barbie Line

LEVEL 2 – Bat Cave Line

Cenotes Dos Ojos Overview

Maximum Depth: 9 meters / 30 feet

Average Depth: 5 meters / 15 feet

Water Temperature: 25C / 77F year round

Location: The entrance to the Dos Ojos Cenotes Park is about 10 km (6 miles) south of our dive shop in Akumal Pueblo. We pay the entrance fee at the ticket counter at the main entrance (about 100 meters (100 yards) from the turnoff on Highway 307. Then, a 2.5 km (1.5 miles) long dirt road leads into the jungle to the cenotes.

Opening Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Facilities: Toilets, changing facilities, restaurants, souvenirs

Entrance Fee:

400 pesos (diving)

Cameras: This cenote charges a fee for cameras (prices vary depending on size of camera)