

Best for advanced divers, 4-8m, shore entry, mild current.
Tak Be Lum is a cenote cave and cavern system located in Akumal. This shallow site averages 5 metres in depth, with a range of 4 to 8 metres. Divers enter from the shore, encountering mild currents and visibility between 10 and 20 metres. The site features an overhead environment that requires advanced certification and precise buoyancy control. Sharp rock formations are present throughout the passages, necessitating careful movement. Facilities on-site include parking and changing rooms. Divers should carry two independent lights, as natural light diminishes rapidly beyond the cavern zone. Species recorded around this area include various reef fish, stingrays, and sea turtles.
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Bring at least two independent dive lights per person, as the listed low and variable visibility hazard can close in fast once you move beyond the cavern zone. Parking and changing rooms are available on site, so a full kit change before and after the dive is straightforward.
Located in the Yucatan Peninsula near Tulum, 45 minutes south of Playa del Carmen.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
4-8m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
While no species are confirmed at this exact site, species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, French angelfish, chain morays, and various stingrays.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the overhead environment and the requirement for solid buoyancy control.
The site is shallow, with depths ranging from 4 to 8 metres and an average depth of 5 metres.
Entry to the cenote system is from the shore.
The site is a cave and cavern system requiring advanced diving certification and specific equipment, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Tak Be Lum in Tulum requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Tak Be Lum in Tulum. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
Tak Be Lum in Tulum typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tak Be Lum in Tulum typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.