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Cenote Nicte-Ha, a verdant underwater garden

Cenote Nicte Ha, a verdant underwater garden

Map cenote Nicte-ha
Map cenote Nicte-ha

1 dive site

Difficulty: Easy 

Dive or snorkel

Maximum depth: 8 meters

Features: cave formations, lily pads

Nicte Ha is a smaller cenote with an ample lily pad garden and plenty of sunlight at its entrance. The cavern features interesting formations, and the entrance to the cenote is ringed with beautiful vegetation. It has the feel of a relaxing playground and is appropriate for both divers and snorkelers. A snorkeling tour has very nice views of the lily garden. The tour can proceed into a small cavern with views of formations and a picaresque view of the garden from the dark.

There is a current and some slightly tighter spaces, so this cenote is only for divers with experience in cavern diving. One bonus is that there are usually no other divers in the cavern on this dive. The dive here lasts for about 40 minutes and reaches a maximum depth of 8 meters. The dive features very nice views of light beams views from various openings in the ceiling and an amazing view of the water lily garden from the dark cavern.

 

List of the Cenotes near Tulum

We give guided eco tours of both snorkeling and scuba diving for all of the cenotes below. Please feel free to contact us to discuss our personalized scuba diving eco tours into the cenotes of the Mayan Riviera.

Click on the cenotes for details about each:

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Cenote Chikin-Ha, amazing light beams

Cenote Chikin Ha, a dive site with amazing light beams

Map cenote Chikin-ha
Map cenote Chikin-ha

Snorkel site / dive site with a few path options

Difficulty: Easy 

Maximum depth: 16 meters

Features: halocline, tree roots, light beams

Chikin Ha is a beautiful cenote both inside and out. An expansive entrance sets a pretty scene for divers preparing to enter the cenote. Snorkelers and divers both enjoy this open area. Light beams can be seen, as well as a halocline deeper within the cenote. Plant and tree roots are passed in many areas, adding to this cenote’s mystique. Snorkelers can enjoy the clarity of the water and large open space for swimming; however, there are almost no formations in this cavern.

The entire dive circuit is about 160 m long with a maximum depth of 16 m. The dive lasts about 40 minutes. Previous cavern diving experience is required. A few different paths can be taken through the cenote.

List of the Cenotes near Tulum

We give guided eco tours of both snorkeling and scuba diving for all of the cenotes below. Please feel free to contact us to discuss our personalized scuba diving eco tours into the cenotes of the Mayan Riviera.

Click on the cenotes for details about each:

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Cenote Tajma Ha, return to the soul

Cenote Tajma Ha, return to the soul

map cenote Tajma-ha
map cenote Tajma-ha

1 dive site

Difficulty: Moderate  

Dive site only

Maximum depth: 17 meters

Features: cave formations, bat cave, halocline, light beams

Tajma Ha is an impressive and well-rounded dive site featuring both very dark passages and bright chambers that are penetrated by sunlight. It contains almost all of what a cenote could have: formations, halocline, light beams and different cenotes to surface into. Fossils and logs decorate the site, and a halocline is present at some of the greater depths. The cenote features many beautiful views as one comes out of the darkness into the bright, open chambers, which shine in blues and greens.

The dive rises and falls in depth quite often, which makes it slightly more challenging than some of the other cenotes. Previous cavern diving experience is required. The circuit is approximately 130 m in length. The maximum depth is 17 m with a dive time of about 40 minutes.

List of the Cenotes near Tulum

We give guided eco tours of both snorkeling and scuba diving for all of the cenotes below. Please feel free to contact us to discuss our personalized scuba diving eco tours into the cenotes of the Mayan Riviera.

Click on the cenotes for details about each:

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DIVING BANCO CHINCHORRO – THE PEARL OF THE CARIBBEAN

EDEN REEF CHINCHORRO

DIVE BANCO CHINCHORRO THE PEARL OF THE CARIBBEAN SEA IN MEXICO.

TO SEE MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE TOUR WE OFFER PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK

DIVE CHINCHORRO
DIVE CHINCHORRO

 

The unique conditions of Chinchorro had led to fortunate conservation initiatives that ensure the preservation of its healthy state.

EDEN REEF CHINCHORRO
EDEN REEF CHINCHORRO

Diving Banco Chinchorro is  like exploring an underwater enviroment like it has been from the beggining of time

This reefs are teaming with life, they have tons of coral in excellent shape, schools of colorfull fishes all around the formations, big groupers that couldnt care more of the human prescence, extremly curious nurse sharks that follow you theough the dive, turtle, rays, eels and every other surprise you can think of.

INCREDIBLE BIODIVERSITY OF CHINCHORRO
INCREDIBLE BIODIVERSITY OF CHINCHORRO

SO WHAT IS BANCO CHINCHORRO?

Banco Chinchorro is the biggest atoll in the northern hemisphere, a ring shaped coral reef that encircles a lagoon. The coral of the reef sits on too of an extint volcano eroded beneath the surface of the water. Only 3 small kays of very small size come a float.

ABOVE THE REEF OF CHINCHORRO
ABOVE THE REEF OF CHINCHORRO
SHARK DANCE CHINCHORRO
SHARK DANCE CHINCHORRO

 

There over a hundred kilometers of coral walls, over a decene of shipwrecks, sand areas at the perfect depht for rays, conchs and lobsters.

Most of the diving sites are in the edge of the atoll where the seamount drops and there is generally a slight current, this is why the advance dive site require very good bouyancy skills and good intel on the present current of the dive site.

WHERE IS CHINCHORRO

 

 

HOW CAN I DIVE BANCO CHINCHORRO?

Banco Chinchorro is a highly protected and remote area. Only authorized dive centers in Mahahual and Xcalac are allowed to visit. A 32 km journey (about 1 hour boatride) separates it from mainland.

You can take a Diving day trip and do 2 or three dives. But certanly Chinchorro has many more interesting site to see. Or if you are yhe adventurous type, there is also the posibility to overnight in a fishing hut in the water to get more dives to explore this paradise.

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LAGOONS OF SIAN KAAN / AMAZING DRONE VIDEO

Breathtaking video of the lagoons of Sian Kaan. In this video we can witnes the sequece of a tour we make starting in the Muyil ruins and then passing through the incredible lagoons of Muyil and Chunyaxche.

If you are interested in doing this tour, check details about this tour

Breathtaking shots of Sian Kaan

Lookiong for some inspiration for your dreams?

Posted by Agua Clara Diving Tulum, Diving & Snorkeling, Eco Tours on Tuesday, June 13, 2017

 

 

 

 

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MESOAMERICAN CORAL BARRIER REEF

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MESOAMERICAN CORAL BARRIER REEF

The Mesoamerican Reef - Tulum Mexico

The Mesoamerican Reef

Tulum is part of the Mesoamerican Reef System, which extends over about 1000 km along the Caribbean coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is the largest coral reef in the western hemisphere and the second-largest in the world, after the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.

With more than 65 species of rock corals, 350 species of molluscs, and over 500 fish species, the Mesoamerican Reef is a natural refuge for protected and endangered species. And certanly a great place to put the mask and immerse in the treasures that its water have to explore.

Dazzling arrays of different types of coral form this underwater wilderness, and provide homes and food to hundreds of fish species, marine turtles, and sharks. Along the shores, mangroves provide habitat for fish and shorebirds as well as protect coastal areas from the damage associated with hurricanes and strong storms.

 

In Agua Clara, we feel extremly fortunate of having so many amazing reefs around us.

You can dive with us in:

It is logical to consider that visiting these places represents a great privilege that, in addition to enjoying, we should treasure and maintain.

We believe that the first step toward generating environmental awareness and protect these natural areas is to experience nature in its original state by engaging in eco tourism activities with minimal impact and providing information about the delicate balance that sustains it.

The tours offered by us are designed to convey the consequences of a natural act over another, to understand the ecosystem in question as a whole.

 

 

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Terms and conditions Tours Agua Clara diving Tulum

Cancellation By You:
The lead name on the booking must give notice to cancel the tour in writing or mail at our office and we shall refund the tour cost after deduction cancellation charges as under.

In order to cover our expected loss from the cancellation of the booking there is set scale of charges which must be paid by you or any one traveling with you;

From the booking date till the departure date, 50% of the deposit of the tour/package cost is chargeable 5 days before your departure and 100% after this period.

Changes Made By Us Before Travel:
We reserve the rights to do any change in your Tour program due to unexpected conditions. If you do not want to accept a significant change, which we will tell you about before you depart, we will (if we are able to do so) offer you an alternative tour of equivalent or closely similar standard and price at no extra cost, or a less expensive tour, in which case we will refund the difference in price. If you do not wish to take the alternative we offer you, you can choose a different tour offered for sale by us and pay, or receive a refund of, any price difference. Or, if you prefer, you can cancel your tour and receive a full refund of deposits, which you have paid to us, except for any amendment charges of Rs 1500.00.

Unless the change is as a result of circumstances such as fighting, disturbance, terrorist movement, natural tragedy, fire, bad weather conditions, we will pay you 100% compensation for your deposit.

Circumstances Beyond Our Control:
We cannot pay any compensation, reimburse expenses, or cover losses for any amount or otherwise accept responsibility, if as a result of circumstances beyond our control, we have to change your tour after booking, or we, cannot supply your tour, as we had agreed, or you suffer any loss or damage of any description. When we refer to circumstances beyond our control, we mean any event that we could not foresee or avoid, even after taking all reasonable care. Such circumstances will usually include, but are not limited to, war, threat of war, airport closures, epidemic, natural or nuclear disaster, terrorist activity, civil unrest, industrial dispute, bad weather.

Your Responsibility:
We want all our customers to have an enjoyable, carefree holiday. But you must remember that you are responsible for your actions and the effect they may have on others. If we, or another person in authority, believe your actions could upset, annoy or disturb other customers or our own staff, or put them in any risk or danger, or damage property or you are unfit to travel, we may end your tour and terminate your contract. You and your travelling party will be prevented from using your booked accommodation, transport, and any other Travel Arrangements forming part of your booking and we will not be liable for any refund, compensation or any other costs you have to pay. Alternatively at our discretion, you may be permitted to continue with your tour but may have additional terms of carriage imposed upon you.

In addition to the above and the effect your actions may have on others, you must particularly also bear in mind that you are responsible for your safety, and that you are responsible for the condition of the property you occupy. We are not responsible for any accidents which occur in or around irresponsible behavior or for any accidents which occur anywhere on properties because of glass, china or the like which you have broken and/or have left in a way in which injury can result.

We expect that you will enjoy your holiday with us. We appreciate that you may well drink alcohol as part of your enjoyment. You must, however, do so responsibly and we will have no liability to you for any injury, loss or damage you suffer as a result of your judgment being impaired wholly or partly by alcohol.

We will hold you and the members of your travelling party jointly and individually liable for any damage to the accommodation, furniture, apparatus or other materials located within the accommodation, together with any legal costs we incur in pursuing a claim. It is your duty to report any breakages, defects or damage to an appropriate person immediately.

If your behavior or the behavior of any members of your travelling party causes any diverted we and/or the carrier will hold you and those members jointly and individually liable for all costs incurred as a result of that diversion. We cannot accept liability for the behavior of others in your accommodation, or for any facilities/services withdrawn as a result of their action.

If You Have A Complaint:
We aim to provide the best tour possible. However, if you are not satisfied please complain as soon as possible to the relevant person (for example, the accommodation management or transport supplier). If they cannot help, you must tell your tour Representative and we will do everything reasonably possible to sort the problem out. If you are still not satisfied, If you do not have the services of a Representative, you must contact us at the given Email ID or Phone Number. No complaints or refund requests for the same be entertained after the tour ends.

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Cenote Photos: What is beneath the Mangrove?

guppies in cenote

The Mangrove grows over the cenotes of Tulum. The roots of this strong plant feed the trees that give the shade to the souls that walk around Tulum. This series of photos attempt to introduce you to one of the protagonists of the cenotes of Yucatan; the Mangrove. The landscapes found underneath its roots bring all kinds of magnificent feelings, among them veneration and respect towards nature and the environment.

Mexico, Tulum

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Discover Tulum: Diving, Snorkeling and more

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Explore Tulum with this photo session made with arm extension. We took this photos during eco tours involving scuba diving, snorkeling in Tulum’s cenotes and coral reef. bike ride, walk in the jungle, kayaking, diving and snorkeling: certainly there is no better way to explore Tulum.

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Elegant Turtles in the Reef of Tulum: Photo Gallery

This photo gallery contains a collection of amazing photos of turtles that you can see when snorkeling or diving in the coral reef of the Mexican Riviera Maya. This turtles can be found in the area of Tulum were the turtles are part of a rich ecosystem. This beautiful animals can be witnessed in their natural environment following strict rules to protect them. Raising awareness about the importance of their preservation is the main objective of our project.

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June 2014 The Month of the Oceans

Yes, June 2014 is the Month of the Oceans, a month to celebrate and think about the Oceans of our lovely planet.

New scientific studies will be released this month: the research is one of the first to value the carbon sequestration role of the high seas as well as the launch of the Global Ocean Commission.

You can read more about The month of the Oceans June 2014 at the website of the Global Ocean Comission.

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Cenote Diving Tulum: Once upon a time… in the Xibalba

Here we go with a video taken on a scuba dive in Dos Pisos cave system, what a smooth and beautiful dive!!. The shallowness and incredibly decorated passages of this part of the cave system make a very good place where to go for a very long breath taking scuba dive. Hope that the video can transmit a bit of the peace and sacredness we got to feel on this cave dive.

Once upon a time… in the Xibalba from Agua Clara Project on Vimeo.

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Video: Family Eco Tour to Tankah Reserve-Park Cenotes Tulum, Mexico

In Tulum Mexico is possible to engage family eco tours and activities in amazing natural locations. Aguaclara shares this video where you can see the style of our family eco tours that we are offering. The experience includes snorkeling in the amazing cenotes of Tulum, Zipline and swimming in cenotes.

Hi friends, this post includes a video that we made in Tulum during an eco Tour with a family in Tulum, Mexico, our friends of the Ocampo family: Juan, Camila and their two little suns.

We went to the reserve of the Tankah Park that is located close to Tulum town. When we arrived to the Location we visited a cenote, experienced the amazing zipline (in spanish “tirolesa”) over the Naval cenote.

After this we learn to use snorkeling masks and practiced a little of swimming in the Cenote Azul. To end the tour we had a tasty lunch with a authentic Mayan style. Enjoy Friends!

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Diving in Tulum Caves and Cenotes: Cave Diving into Jail House

Eco tours into the Tulum Cenotes, Mexico
This Cenote, part of Naranjal cave system offers some incredible cave dives that go from very dark passages to salty water light full ones, megaterio bones and some incredibly nice decorated areas like the one we visited on this dive, the swiss siphon, it is in the salty part of the cave but amazingly keeps a lot of it`s formations in a weird eroded way. Enjoy it!

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What is a cenote? General description

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What is a cenote? General description

Cenotes are holes in the ground that reveal the underground rivers of the region. This river system is a natural wonder that has been carved over millions of years. Cenotes will captivate you with their crystalline waters, unique cave formations, and mysterious darkness.

A cenote (from the Maya “ts’ono’ot” or water whole) is an opening in the ground that connects the underground rivers to the surface. The word “cenote” comes from the Mayan word “ts´onot” and means “hole with water”.

The entire Yucatan peninsula is made of limestone that was formed millions of years ago by the sedimentation and compaction of shells and other ocean detritus. Like the shells that formed it, limestone is mainly composed of calcium carbonate, a compound that is soluble in acidic water. It is also a highly porous and permeable rock. Consequently, when rain falls in the Peninsula, the water (which is acidic[1]) rapidly drains through the rock, slowly dissolving it. As a consequence, we have two phenomenons: first, the peninsula has much fewer superficial rivers than it should considering the quantity of water that precipitates in the area; and second, there are many caves and underground rivers. These caves grow larger over time. Eventually, the roof of a cave may become too thin to support its own weight and may then collapse, creating an opening to the surface known as a cenote.

Some people describe cenotes as being like natural Gothic churches. They evoke awe and wonder, and their tucked-away locations make one wonder what else lies beneath the ground! The underground world of the cenotes calls for exploration! Agua Clara provides unforgettable tours of these magical windows into the underworld.

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Cenote surroundings are very rich withanimal life. Iguanas of all colors can be seen on our tours.
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Mot Mot bird relaxing in a branch.

 

 

List of the Cenotes near Tulum

All of these cenotes are part of our guided eco tours both for snorkeling and scuba diving

Agua Clara offers both scuba diving eco tours into the cenotes as well as snorkeling tours for the entire family to enjoy. We take groups to numerous cenotes around Tulum.

[1] Rain water gets acidified by the dissolution of air´s carbon dioxide and of the organic acids that result from the decomposition of the jungle´s organic mater.

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Cenote Dos ojos – Beautiful & easy cavern dive site

Diving Cenote Dos Ojos

Cenote Dos ojos – Beautiful & easy cavern dive site

Map cenote Dos ojos
Map cenote Dos ojos

2 dive sites

Difficulty: Easy 

Dive or snorkel

Maximum depth: 10 meters

Features: cave formations, bat cave

Map of Cenote dos ojos, Tulum Mexico
Map of Cenote Dos Ojos, Tulum Mexico

Dos Ojos (Two Eyes) refers to two neighboring cenotes that are connected by a large cavern that also connects to a subterranean river. The original explorations of this water system, one of the largest in the world, started in the Dos Ojos cenotes. The total length of the combined system was measured at 310.95 kilometers (193.22 mi). Dos Ojos was filmed for IMAX in 2002 and for BBC/Discovery in 2006.

The snorkeling in Dos Ojos is primarily around the entrance of the cenote from where one can see divers entering and exiting the cenote. The water is a beautiful blue hue.

Dos Ojos is an excellent place to do the first cenote dive due its wide spaces, crystal clear waters and heavy sediment, which is not as easily disturbed. This cenote dive site consists of two independent circuits: The first dive starts at the Barbie Line, a 415 meters line with wide spaces and large light galleries. We always start the dive with this line because it is very close to the surface and is a great way to become acquainted with the feeling of the fresh water, in which buoyancy changes are faster and more delicate. The duration of this dive is 45 minutes and the maximum depth is 6 meters. The second dive circuit is called the Bat Cave, a very different experience. The Bat Cave is an adjacent cenote, next to Dos Ojos, and represents a much more preserved environment, mainly due the fact that the roof of the cenote hasn’t collapsed yet and all of the formations around it are in very good shape. The dive circuit has a length of about 300 meters with a maximum depth of 10 meters. It is darker and takes about 35 minutes. If you are interested in this dive, please check our diving tours page.

 

 

List of the Cenotes near Tulum

We give guided eco tours of both snorkeling and scuba diving for all of the cenotes below. Please feel free to contact us to discuss our personalized scuba diving eco tours into the cenotes of the Mayan Riviera.

Click on the cenotes for details about each: