Casa Cenote

Protected Area

Playa Tortuguera X'cacel-X'cacelito

Why dive here

With 417+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Casa Cenote offers some of Yucatán Cenotes's richest reef diving.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Hammerhead Sharks · 417+ species recorded

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Casa Cenote is a solid pick for a relaxed dive, especially if you’re new to cenote diving or just want an easy afternoon out. It’s essentially an open-air river, winding through a thick mangrove tunnel near Tulum. The water is a lovely emerald, and sunlight streams through the trees, making for some cool light play on the shallow bottom. Maxing out around 7 meters, it’s not about deep exploration but more about a gentle drift through the roots and rock formations. You’ll spot small fish like blennies and maybe a shy moray eel tucked into crevices, but the real draw is the unique environment itself. It’s perfect for snorkelers too, and we often take beginners here to get comfortable before moving onto deeper cenotes.