Cenote Dos Ojos

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 - Cenote Dos Ojos offers some of Yucatán Cenotes's richest cenote diving.

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

CharacterCenote dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

We love Dos Ojos, it's one of the Yucatán’s real showstoppers. You dive into two connected sinkholes, hence the ‘Two Eyes’ name, and the freshwater visibility often hits 100 metres. It’s a genuine marvel. Sunlight spears down through the openings, hitting the ancient stalactites and stalagmites, making the water shimmer. You’ll feel a distinct chill when you first drop in, but that quickly gives way to pure wonder. We’d suggest going early, right when they open. That way, you get to experience the ethereal light shows without a crowd kicking up silt. The shallower cavern sections are perfect for less experienced divers, giving a taste of overhead environments without the commitment of a full cave dive. For those trained, the deeper passages wind through some of the longest underwater cave systems on Earth. Keep an eye out for Silver Mojarra near the entrance, and closer to the surface, you might spot a Doctorfish or a Spanish Grunt darting through the beams. It’s an easy entry, a gentle current, and a truly beautiful dive into the earth.