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Cenote Chak Mol

Riviera Maya, Mexico
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Famous cavern dive with stunning stalactites and halocline effect.

Shore Access
10m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is a world-famous cavern system known for its spectacular light effects, particularly in the connected Kukulkan cenote. Divers can explore breathtaking rooms filled with stalactites and stalagmites, and experience the mesmerizing visual distortion of the halocline where freshwater meets saltwater.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Fair
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Excellent Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

cavernbeginner friendlywide anglegeological formationshaloclinestalactites

Marine Life

MollyCatfishTetra

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow depth and clear guidelines make it suitable for certified beginners with good buoyancy control under guide supervision.

Hazards:
overhead environmentsilting
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.8°C

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