

Best for beginner divers, 2-15m, shore entry, mild current.
Cenote Chikin Ha in Akumal is a freshwater system featuring a partially submerged cave network. Divers navigate sunlit passages with depths ranging from 2 to 15 metres, averaging 12 metres. The site offers visibility between 10 and 30 metres and mild currents, making it accessible for beginners. The overhead environment requires careful buoyancy control to avoid contact with the cave ceiling and walls. Shore entry is available, and the site provides parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Species recorded around this area include freshwater fish and turtles, which may be observed in the shallower sections and open areas. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp rocks near the entry point.
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The overhead environment means even beginners must stay close to their guide and maintain careful buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp rocks and cave walls. The site has parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms on site, so you can arrive ready to kit up without much hassle.
Accessible via 307 Highway. Visitors can rent a car, take a taxi, or join an organized tour.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include freshwater fish and turtles, which are often found in the shallower sections and open areas of the cenote.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable navigation, though divers must maintain careful buoyancy control due to the overhead cave environment.
The depth at Cenote Chikin Ha ranges from 2 to 15 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Entry to the cenote is from the shore.
While the site is used for diving, the shallower sections are accessible for observing freshwater life.
Diving at Cenote Chikin Ha 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 Chikin Ha in Playa del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Cenote Chikin Ha in Playa del Carmen typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cenote Chikin Ha in Playa del Carmen typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.