

Best for advanced divers, 27-32m, shore entry, mild current.
Cenote Zapote is a freshwater cave dive located near Puerto Morelos. The site features a drop-off with depths ranging from 27 to 32 metres, requiring advanced and cave certifications. Divers experience a consistent overhead environment with visibility between 15 and 30 metres. While the current is mild, the deep nature of the site and the overhead ceiling necessitate strict buoyancy control to avoid entanglement. Divers should carry a primary and at least one backup torch, as light levels decrease significantly within the cave passages. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a café.
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The site has parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a café on site, so you can stage your gear and debrief without rushing. Carry a primary and at least one backup torch regardless of the ambient visibility reading, as light levels inside the cave drop sharply away from the entrance.
Located 20 km west of Puerto Morelos on the Ruta de los Cenotes. From the highway exit, a 5 km track leads through the jungle to the ecopark.
Recorded at this site
Depth
27-32m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers with specific cave diving certifications due to the deep, overhead environment.
The site reaches depths between 27 and 32 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Entry to the water is from the shore.
No, Cenote Zapote is a deep cave dive site requiring advanced certification and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Divers must maintain strict buoyancy control to avoid entanglement in the overhead environment and should carry a primary and at least one backup torch.
Diving at Cenote Zapote in Puerto Morelos requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cave. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cenote Zapote in Puerto Morelos. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Cenote Zapote in Puerto Morelos typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cenote Zapote in Puerto Morelos typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.