

Best for intermediate divers, 8-15m, shore entry.
Cenote Chac Mool is a cavern and cave system located near Akumal, offering divers an overhead environment with large, light-filled rooms. The site features significant geological formations, including the largest underwater stalactite in the world and various fossils embedded within the walls. Divers navigate through a halocline, where fresh and salt water layers meet to create distinct visual effects. The average depth is 11 metres, with a range between 8 and 15 metres. Shore entry is required for this intermediate-level dive, which typically lasts 40 minutes. Visibility is high, ranging from 25 to 100 metres. Facilities on-site include toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe.
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The cenote has two main entrances, each leading to distinct experiences, one with larger chambers and light shows and another with stalactites and fossils.
Located about 23 km south of Playa del Carmen and immediately after Puerto Aventuras, the site has a parking lot where equipment is set up.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-15m
Visibility
25-100m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers who are competent and certified to navigate overhead environments.
The average depth is 11 metres, with the site ranging between 8 and 15 metres deep.
Access to the water is via a shore entry.
Divers must be prepared for an overhead environment and the presence of a halocline.
The site is primarily designated for cave and cavern diving; there is no information provided regarding snorkelling.
Diving at Cenote Chac Mool in Playa del Carmen requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cenote Chac Mool in Playa del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Cenote Chac Mool in Playa del Carmen are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Cenote Chac Mool in Playa del Carmen typically ranges from 25 metres to 100 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.