Diving and snorkeling in Casa Cenote, Tulum

What you should know about Casa Cenote, the last step for the water running from the jungle to the sea.

Casa Cenote, also known as Cenote Manatee (because of the manatees that swam in their waters), is one of the most popular cenotes at the Riviera Maya for snorkeling and scuba diving. What differentiates this cenote from other cenotes is that it connects one of the longest underwater cave systems in the world, Sac Aktun with the ocean, it is only a few steps from the beach! and the closest to a surface river you can find in the Yucatan Peninsula.

The entrance to Casa Cenote is located in Tankah (Quintana Roo, Mexico), approximately 10 km north of Tulum and 50 km south of Playa del Carmen.

The admission to Casa Cenote costs approximately 100 mexican pesos per person, and you will be free to explore it independently at your own pace.

Casa Cenote extends for about 250 yards into the jungle, leading to a dead end. The water level in the pools varies, but it is no more than 8 meters in the deepest part.

The dive follows alongside the jungle and it is surrounded by lush algae covered Mangrove roots reaching into the water. Huge rocks overgrown with mosses and green algae decorate the bottom. Surfacing quietly, at the end of the river, you might spot different bird species and, with luck, the Osprey, known as the Fishing Eagle. Along both sides of the cenote, there are small caves, some of them go far away!.

As soon as you are in the water, you will be enthralled by the clarity, light and colour of it. It has no equivalent in snorkeling spots in the sea. Go deeper into the jungle along the natural route formed by the cenote. You will go past the mangrove, with the root forest filtering the light. The mangrove roots are real underwater nurseries and the home of thousands of newly hatched fish. Due to the

connection with the ocean, you will see many fresh and saltwater species in the cenote, such as platys, guppies and mollies – all well known to aquarium owners. You will definitely never tire of exploring these unusual natural pools. The incredibly clear and pure water, as well as the play of light, are a delight for photographers.

If you are looking for an original snorkeling experience with a minimum difficulty, then the Casa Cenote is for you. You can explore a series of outstandingly beautiful natural caves hidden in the jungle. With its extraordinarily clear emerald green waters, the play of light and its root forest. It is important to know that the place is full of divers, so, if you want to snorkel, you have to be careful.

Diving Casa Cenote gives a unique feeling of swimming underneath the jungle, dazzling him with the beauty of the flora and fauna. Do not miss the chance to live the experience and keep the memory!