

Best for intermediate divers, 9-50m, shore entry.
Cenote Tanimax is a freshwater cave dive site located in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. The site features an extensive overhead environment with visibility ranging from 40 to 100 metres. Divers can explore passages reaching depths between 9 and 50 metres, requiring advanced buoyancy control and cave certification. Due to the deep nature of the site and the overhead environment, guided tours are available and recommended for navigating the specific passages. Entry is via the shore, where changing rooms are provided for convenience. Current conditions are variable, and divers should consult with a local guide before descending to ensure safety in this challenging environment.
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Locate the local guide and take care when descending the wooden staircase.
Take the road to Chetumal, arrive at Tecoh, take the paved road east towards Hacienda Sabacché, then travel 1.2 kilometres west on a white road.
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Depth
9-50m
Visibility
40-100m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
The site reaches depths between 9 and 50 metres.
No, this is an intermediate to advanced site requiring cave certification and solid buoyancy control due to the overhead environment and deep sections.
Access to the site is via a shore entry.
The primary hazards are the overhead cave environment and the deep sections reaching 50 metres.
Yes, changing rooms are available at the entry point and guided tours are offered on site.
Diving at Cenote Tanimax in Tecoh requires the following certifications: Open Water, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
Visibility at Cenote Tanimax in Tecoh typically ranges from 40 metres to 100 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.