

Best for beginner divers, 10-14m, shore entry, mild current.
Cenote Chak Mol is a freshwater cavern system located near Akumal. Divers navigate through rock formations at depths ranging from 10 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 11 metres. The site features mild currents and visibility between 5 and 25 metres. As an overhead environment, it requires careful buoyancy control and close proximity to a guide. The water temperature remains stable between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Facilities available at the site include toilets, showers, and changing rooms. The typical dive duration is 40 minutes, and the site is accessible via a shore entry.
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Because you are entering an overhead environment as a beginner, stay within the light zone and keep close to your guide at all times. Toilets, showers, and changing rooms are available on site, so there is no need to sort yourself out before you arrive.
Located about 20 minutes from Playa del Carmen and just over an hour from Cancun International Airport.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-14m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Small freshwater fish including catfish, tetra, and molly are present within the cavern formations.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though it requires an Open Water certification and strict adherence to buoyancy control due to the overhead environment.
The depth ranges from 10 to 14 metres, with an average depth of 11 metres.
Entry to the cenote is from the shore.
Divers must maintain awareness of the overhead rock ceiling, follow their guide closely, and manage buoyancy to avoid contact with the cave structure.
Diving at Cenote Chak Mol 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 Chak Mol in Playa del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Cenote Chak Mol in Playa del Carmen are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Cenote Chak Mol in Playa del Carmen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cenote Chak Mol in Playa del Carmen typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.