Cenote Cristalino
Protected Area
Caribe Mexicano
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Cenote Cristalino offers some of Cozumel's richest cave diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Cenote Cristalino, just off the main drag on Cozumel, is a solid choice for a freshwater dip. It's a proper cenote, not a salty reef, so expect clear, cool water and a very different vibe. We often recommend it for anyone needing to brush up on their buoyancy or practice a few skills in a calm, shallow environment. You'll find a few small freshwater fish darting about, maybe a turtle or two, and some interesting underwater plant life. The main cavern is a gentle 9 meters deep, good for an easy glide, but if you’re cave certified, there’s a tighter section to explore. Visibility is usually excellent, around 30 meters, making for a very relaxing dive.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Strong currents typical this month (avg 79 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.
Nearest Dive Centres to Cenote Cristalino
Dive shops near Cenote Cristalino
Paamul Dive Center
Planet Scuba Mexico
Zero Gravity
Bahia divers
Pro Dive International Occidental Xcaret
Aquaexcursions Diving Centers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cenote Cristalino
Cenote Cristalino Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cenote Cristalino, sourced from NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Yucatan Basin - 120 NM ESE of Cozumel, MX (227km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
85°F · Range: 28.7–32.3°C
Air Temperature
29°C
84°F
Current Speed
78.6 cm/s
Direction: NE (36.7°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.046 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.99 PSU
Wave Height
1.1m
6.7s period
Wind Speed
5.5 m/s
10.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.7 hPa
Visibility
24.1 nmi
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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