Gran 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 - Gran Cenote offers some of Yucatán Cenotes's richest cenote diving.
Gran Cenote offers a fascinating cave diving experience near Tulum. You’ll weave through impressive stalactites and stalagmites, with shafts of sunlight occasionally piercing the gloom. Visibility is usually excellent, making navigation a little easier. It's a solid choice for certified cave divers looking for an accessible introduction to the cenote system.
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Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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