

Best for advanced divers, 5-60m, shore entry, mild current.
Cenote Maravillas is a cave and cavern system located near Puerto Morelos. Divers navigate passages ranging from 5 to 30 metres deep, where ancient tree roots penetrate the ceiling. The site features a distinct thermocline and halocline zone that creates visual distortion. Visibility is high, typically between 30 and 45 metres. The environment is strictly for advanced divers with appropriate overhead certification. Divers should carry at least two independent light sources for the dark cave sections. Facilities on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station. The water temperature averages 24°C, and the current is mild.
20.86800, -87.04370
Carry at minimum two independent light sources as the cave sections have no ambient light and your dive is unrecoverable without them. Full facilities including parking, showers, and a rinse station are on site, so there is no need to rush your post-dive gear care.
Located 35km from Playa del Carmen. Take Federal Highway 307 toward Puerto Morelos, then turn west onto the Ruta de los Cenotes. Access is on private land and requires reservation or permission.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-60m
Visibility
30-45m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site is home to remipedians, cave fish, and freshwater shrimp. Species recorded around this area include Great Barracuda, French Angelfish, and Nurse Shark.
No, this site is for advanced divers and requires full cave or cavern certification due to the overhead environment.
The depth ranges from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Entry to the cenote is from the shore.
The site is designated for diving, and the overhead environment requires specific cave or cavern certification.
Diving at Cenote Maravillas in Puerto Morelos requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cenote Maravillas in Puerto Morelos. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Cenote Maravillas in Puerto Morelos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cenote Maravillas in Puerto Morelos typically ranges from 30 metres to 45 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.