

Best for beginner divers, 16-42m, shore entry, mild current.
Cenote Nayah is a freshwater cave and cavern system located in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. The site offers depths ranging from 16 to 42 metres within the cavern zone, with cave sections extending beyond 50 metres. Divers and snorkellers access the water via a shore entry. Conditions are generally characterised by mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 100 metres. Due to the overhead environment, divers should be aware of the presence of haloclines and thermoclines. The site is equipped with parking, toilets, and changing rooms to support visitors. Typical dives last approximately 60 minutes.
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Avoid using sunscreens, body creams, or insect repellents before entering the water to prevent contamination.
Accessible via wooden stairs descending to the water mirror. Located 70 km from Merida, via the Acanceh-Tecoh road towards Telchaquillo and Pixyah.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
16-42m
Visibility
15-100m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginner skill levels.
The cavern zone ranges from 16 to 42 metres deep, while cave sections extend beyond 50 metres.
Access to the water at Cenote Nayah is via a shore entry.
Yes, the site is open to both diving and snorkelling activities.
Divers should be prepared for an overhead environment, as well as the presence of haloclines and thermoclines.
Diving at Cenote Nayah in Pixyah requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Cenote Nayah in Pixyah typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cenote Nayah in Pixyah typically ranges from 15 metres to 100 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.