Cenote Eden
Protected Area
Playa Tortuguera X'cacel-X'cacelito
Why dive here
With 177+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and nurse sharks - Cenote Eden offers some of Cozumel's richest cenote diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
Cenote Eden, sometimes called Ponderosa, offers an accessible cavern dive just a short drive from Playa del Carmen. You’ll descend into cool, clear fresh water, navigating through grand stalactites and stalagmites. Sunlight filters down from openings, illuminating the formations and creating an ethereal glow. It's a relaxed dive, ideal for those new to overhead environments looking for a taste of cenote diving.
Typical Cenote Eden Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cenote Eden
Cenote Eden Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Cenote Eden, 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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