Casa Cenote

Casa Cenote is a beautiful mangrove cenote near Tulum where crystal-clear freshwater connects with the Caribbean Sea. Its shallow depth, natural light and open environment make it one of the most accessible cenote dives in the region.

Divers follow the mangrove-lined waterway, passing beneath submerged roots and through natural limestone areas while experiencing the unusual mix of freshwater and saltwater created by the cenote's connection to the sea.

With a maximum depth of around 8 metres / 26 feet, Casa Cenote is ideal for Open Water divers, those new to cenote diving and divers returning to the water after a break.

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Why Divers Love Casa Cenote

Diving Beneath the Mangroves

Casa Cenote is a long, open mangrove lagoon where divers explore beneath submerged roots and along the edges of the jungle, creating an environment very different from Tulum's enclosed cavern cenotes.

Beautiful Natural Light

The open cenote allows plenty of sunlight into the water, creating a bright, relaxed dive with excellent visibility and beautiful views through the mangroves.

Freshwater Meets the Caribbean

Casa Cenote connects underground with the Caribbean Sea. Where fresh and salt water meet, divers can encounter a shimmering halocline that temporarily distorts the otherwise clear water.

Key Information

Certification: Open Water Diver
Depth: approximately 4–8 m / 13–26 ft
Water temperature: approximately 24–26°C / 75–79°F
Visibility: typically 20–50 m
Dive time: approximately 45–55 minutes
Dive style: Shallow, open cenote and mangrove environment

Choose Your Casa Cenote Cenote Dive

  • crystal-clear water at dos ojos cenote contrasted with the darkness of the cavern entrance

    Casa Cenote & Car Wash

    Best for: Two contrasting Open Water cenote dives with mangroves, cavern formations and jungle scenery

    $3,400 MXN

    2 dives · 5–6 hours
    Open Water Certified · Minimum 15 years

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  • scuba diver admiring the impressive stalactites at dos ojos cenote

    Casa Cenote & Dos Ojos

    Best for: Combining Casa Cenote's open mangrove environment with Dos Ojos' famous Barbie Line

    $3,400 MXN

    2 dives · 5–6 hours
    Open Water Certified · Minimum 15 years

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  • scuba diver entering a cavern section at dos ojos

    Casa Cenote & Dos Ojos — 3 Dives

    Best for: Casa Cenote plus both the Barbie Line and Bat Cave at Dos Ojos

    $4,200 MXN

    2 dives · 6.5–7 hours
    Open Water Certified · Minimum 15 years

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Haven't Dived for a While?

If it's been some time since your last dive, let us know when you enquire. Depending on your experience and number of logged dives, we may recommend starting at Casa Cenote or completing a refresher before your Dos Ojos dives.

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Casa Cenote FAQs

  • Casa Cenote is also known as Cenote Manatí, a name associated with the manatees that were reportedly seen in the area in the past. Today, most divers and visitors know it simply as Casa Cenote.

  • Open Water certified divers can dive Casa Cenote with a guide. Its shallow depth and open environment also make it suitable for Discover Scuba Diving and training dives with an instructor.

  • Casa Cenote is relatively shallow, with most of the dive between approximately 4 and 8 metres / 13 and 26 feet. This makes it particularly suitable for newer divers and those returning to diving after a break.

  • Casa Cenote is connected underground to the Caribbean Sea, so water movement can be influenced by the tides. This can sometimes create a gentle current through the cenote.

  • The halocline occurs where fresh cenote water meets salt water entering from the sea. When you pass through it, the water can briefly appear blurred or shimmering before becoming clear again.