

Best for intermediate divers, 5-8m, shore entry, mild current.
Cenote Nicte Ha is a freshwater cavern system near Akumal, offering shallow dives between 5 and 8 metres. The site features an overhead environment with visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres, allowing sunlight to penetrate the water column. Divers enter from the shore to explore the cavern, which includes water lilies near the surface and darker sections requiring overhead environment training. While the ambient current is generally mild, it can become a hazard in specific zones. Facilities available on-site include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, French angelfish, and various moray eels.
20.32340, -87.38010
Although open water certification is the listed minimum, prior cavern or cave diving training is strongly advisable before entering any overhead section, as disorientation in low-light zones can turn a mild current into a serious hazard. The site has parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms on site, so there is no need to gear up elsewhere.
Located in Parque Dos Ojos. Follow a 1.6 km dirt road into the jungle from the main entrance.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-8m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, French angelfish, Chupare stingrays, great barracuda, chain morays, green morays, blue tang, wrasses, Caribbean ocean surgeonfish, purple sea fans, whiptail stingrays, flamingo tongue, foureye butterfly fish, and reef squid.
The site requires an intermediate skill level. While open water certification is the minimum requirement, prior cavern or cave diving training is strongly advisable due to the overhead environment.
The average depth is 5 metres, with a maximum depth range of 5 to 8 metres.
Entry to the cenote is from the shore.
The site is primarily used for diving, and the overhead environment requires specific training for entry.
The primary hazards are the overhead environment and the presence of strong currents within the cavern system, which can cause disorientation in low-light zones.
Diving at Cenote Nicte Ha in Akumal requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cenote Nicte Ha in Akumal. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Cenote Nicte Ha in Akumal typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cenote Nicte Ha in Akumal typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.