From $375Dos Ojos Cenote
What it is
Dos Ojos is the most famous cenote on the Riviera Maya, a pair of giant sinkholes near Tulum whose name, Two Eyes, comes from the two round pools that open into one of the world's longest underwater cave systems. The water is freshwater clear, often beyond 30 metres of visibility, and shafts of sunlight pour through the openings to light up white limestone formations, stalactites and the famous Bat Cave passage. It is the benchmark cavern dive in Mexico and equally rewarding as a snorkel for those who stay in the open basins.
How to dive it
Dos Ojos sits a short drive north of Tulum off the highway, reached down a jungle track to the park entrance where there is a fee and parking. Certified divers go with a cavern guide who leads two linked dives along permanent lines through the daylight zone; snorkellers and families can swim the open pools with mask and fins. Go early to beat the tour-bus crowds and the strongest midday light, bring a 5mm wetsuit because the water is cooler than the sea, and never touch the formations.
Hours & practical info
Park open daily roughly 8am to 5pm. Entry fee plus diving or snorkel fee. Cooler 24 to 25 degree water year round.
Insider tips
- ✓ Arrive early to beat the tour buses and catch the best light.
- ✓ Wear a 5mm wetsuit; cenote water is cooler than the sea.
- ✓ Combine the cavern dive with a snorkel in the open pools.
Tours featuring Dos Ojos Cenote
Frequently asked questions
- Can beginners dive Dos Ojos cenote?
- Yes. Dos Ojos is a cavern dive within the daylight zone open to any Open Water certified diver with a guide. Good buoyancy is recommended to avoid disturbing silt and formations.
- Is Dos Ojos good for snorkelling?
- Yes. The two open pools are excellent for snorkelling with clear, calm freshwater and light beams, making it ideal for non-divers and families.