This diving area on the mainland just across the water,  is often overlooked by divers going to Cozumel.  The biggest misconception is that you need a special certificate. All you need is an open water certification to experience the pristine cenotes / caverns .

The word "Cenote" is pronounced, say-no-tay and is derived from  the Mayan word, "Dzonot" which means sacred well. A combination of  various geological events and  climate changes created an incredible and unique ecosystem in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

These are the guidelines that are to be followed for a Cavern dive.

Limits:

• Open Water Certification Needed
• No decompression.
• Penetration: max. 200 feet (60m) from an opening.
• Depth max. 70 feet   (21m).
• Minimum visibility of 40 feet (12.5 m).
• Large with no restrictions.
• Area with ceiling and some visible light.
• Maximum 4 divers per Guide.

Cave diving exceeds all of the above cavern diving limitations. Cave certification is required to go beyond the cavern limits.  Guided trips to the caves can be arranged if you have the proper certification.

We have hand picked the top dive instructors and guides from various dive facilities in this area.  They all specialize in cavern diving, cave diving, technical diving or ocean diving.

Check out our Hotel selection in Cozumel: hotel page

* Rates shown in this list are the hotels' most economical of the year. Rates per person per night double occupancy. Taxes not included. HOTELS COZUMEL COMPLETE LIST PRESS THIS LINK   Casa del Mar Cozumel Cozumel Beach $40   Casa Mexicana Cozumel Beach $40   Coral Princess Hotel & Resort Cozumel Beach $38   El Cid La Ceiba Cozumel Beach $44   El Cozumeleño Beach Resort Cozumel Beach $84   Hotel Cozumel & Resort Cozumel Beach $40   Iberostar Cozumel Cozumel Beach $117   Melia Cozumel Cozumel Beach $81   Occidental Allegro Cozumel Cozumel Beach $83   Occidental Grand Cozumel Cozumel Beach $101   Park Royal Cozumel Cozumel Beach $60   Playa Azul Golf and Beach Cozumel Beach $68   Reef Club Cozumel Cozumel Beach $63   Sol Cabañas del Caribe Cozumel Beach $36   Suites Bahia Cozumel Downtown $23   Suites Colonial Cozumel Downtown $23   Villablanca Garden Beach Hotel Cozumel Beach $22

Ferry Schedule from Cozumel to Playa and Back
Cost of a two way ticket 180 Pesos Approximately $18 USD
The ride over is about 35 minutes. Times may change without notice.

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