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Cenote Dos Ojos
Type: Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
10Best Says
Cenotes, or natural sinkholes, are a phenomenon unique to the Yucatan Peninsula. These pools, some completely underground and some open, are connected by an underground river system and are filled... Read More
Cenotes, or natural sinkholes, are a phenomenon unique to the Yucatan Peninsula. These pools, some completely underground and some open, are connected by an underground river system and are filled with cool fresh water, perfect for escaping the hot Caribbean sun. There are so many different types of cenotes that both divers and snorkelers can find the perfect one to explore. Cenote Dos Ojos, located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, is shallow on one side and deeper on the other and is great for snorkelers of all ages. Cenote Chikin Ha, located approximately 12 miles from Playa del Carmen, is the first in a system that connects countless cenotes through miles and miles of underwater passages.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Kristin Busse
Cancún Local Expert
- Romantic Things to Do, Scuba Diving & Snorkeling: "If you don't like crowds, visit a family-owned cenote like Cenote Azul, which is located just south of Puerto Aventuras."
- Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Cenote Dos Ojos is literally a doorway to the underground cave system on the Yucatan Peninsula.
- Best for Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Because: Dos Ojos offers spectacular snorkeling and diving for both novices and experts.