Cuevitas - Yucatán Cenotes

Hol Sulamadaha, just a quick 30-minute hop from Ternate’s city centre, really delivers on those dense coral gardens. We love the way the light filters through the shallower staghorn and birdsnest coral formations, especially first thing in the morning. It’s a site that feels instantly welcoming, with visibility often hitting 18 metres, making it perfect for both divers and snorkelers. Dropping to a max of 21 metres, you’re enveloped by schools of blue-lined surgeonfish and longfin bannerfish that drift through the reef like confetti. We've seen a surprising number of green turtles here, sometimes three on a single dive, casually munching on the thalassia seagrass beds near the sand patches. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; the nudibranchs and flatworms are particularly colourful against the smooth cauliflower coral. It’s a gentle drift, allowing plenty of time to really soak it all in. Hol Sulamadaha suits anyone looking for a relaxed, vibrant reef dive without needing to venture far from shore.

Location

Yucatán Cenotes, Mexico, North America

Coordinates

20.255500, -87.388300

Type

reef

Marine Protected Area: Playa Tortuguera X'cacel-X'cacelito