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Cenote Dos Ojos [swimming, snorkelling & scuba diving]

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Last updated: 07 February, 2025

These twin cenotes are spectacular: marking the entrance to one of the longest underground rivers in the world – filled with water as clear as ocean air, passing through submerged caverns covered with spectacular cave formations and teeming with strange cave fish, crustaceans and bats. The cenotes are a premium cave-diving location and were used as locations for The Cave movie and the BBC’s Planet Earth documentary.

You don’t need to be a cave diver to visit. Some of the most beautiful caverns are accessible to snorkellers. PADI open water divers can go further and designated cave divers can explore the deeper caverns. Any diving requires advanced booking.

Logistics

Price from: £12

Minimum age: 0

Age suitable: 8+

When: All year around

Getting there & doing it

Dos Ojos is 22km north of Tulum on Highway 307. The turn-off is well signposted. If you don’t have a car, it’s a 30-minute/1.5-mile walk from the main road to get there, so take a taxi – and agree a price for them to wait for you. Parking is free. There are lockers, changing rooms and toilets on site.

Scuba diving trips need to be organised in advance with a designated tour operator. Expect to pay around £150 for a single tank dive. PADI certificates essential; open water minimum. You can also take a guided tour of the two eyes and the Bat Cave (about £25).

When to do it

The cenote is open all year round, seven days a week for swimming, snorkelling and diving.

The weather in the Mayan Riviera is generally good all year round, and the water is always warm enough for swimming. The rainy season from May through October sees the fewest visitors to Mayan Riviera – and fewer crowds at the cenotes. The dry season – November through April – gets busy. If you can, avoid peak season in December to January, when it gets oppressively crowded, especially around Christmas and New Year.

Who to go with: organised tours

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Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos from Playa del Carmen

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Cenote diving in Barbie Line and Batcave is the most spectacular way to discover the Beauty of the Mayan Jungle. The 2 beautiful cenotes of the famous Park Dos Ojos. These 2 cenotes have made cenote diving famous worldwide. Have you ever been attracted to speleology when you were a child? Diving the Barbie Line and the Batcave is a world-renowned experience where you will discover the beauty of the speleothems.

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2 dives in Cenote Dos ojos Certified Divers

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Enjoy two cenote dives in the Riviera Maya!. Your tour includes transportation from the shop, equipment, snacks and refreshments, plus a professional guide.

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Floating breakfast in The Yellow Nest (near Dos Ojos cenote)

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We offer an unforgettable experience that will allow you to disconnect from the outside world and enjoy a completely relaxed day immersed in the magic of the jungle. You will be greeted with 1 drink of your choice (author mixology). Start your day with a delicious floating breakfast by our Chef Julio, presented and decorated in a beautiful photo-worthy pan. Live a guided meditation experience (20-25 minutes) at Temazcal and connect with our Mayan roots by relaxing in the heat of volcanic rocks and herbal aromas that give off the vapor. Enjoy the tree-lined atmosphere and views of the pool. Take amazing pictures in multiple Instagrammable spots. You can also visit the sacred waters of the cenotes that surround us, being our recommendation to visit Taak bi ha 5 min from the hotel. Forget the stress and experience the magic of the wilderness that The Yellow Nest offers.

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3 Cenote Dives - Casa & Dos Ojos

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This day trip is for people who have been diving within the last year and have a certification of PADI Open Water or Above. Casa Cenote: Step into these cool waters and you step into a world of vibrant life and color, beams of light dancing their way through overhanging mangroves striking upon the stunning oranges, blues and greens of Casa Cenote. Dos Ojos (Barbie Line): These cool, crystal waters offer an experience that sets this cenote aside from all others with stunning, blue light streaming down from the two 'eyes' of Dos Ojos into the large, decorated caverns below. Dos Ojos (Batcave): Swim amongst the most stunning formations and surface into a beautifully decorated, air-filled dome before continuing through the sun kissed waters of the Dos Ojos west eye.

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VIP Dos Ojos Cenote Private Tour with Mayan lunch /All-Inclusive

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Experience the ultimate adventure with our exclusive private snorkeling tour to the renowned Dos Ojos cenote. Embark on an early departure to beat the crowds and have the cenote all to yourself! Our private and experienced certified snorkeling guide will accompany you throughout the tour. Explore, swim, and snorkel at your own leisurely pace, guided by our expert. We will take you to the breathtaking Two Eyes and the captivating bat cave! To ensure an exceptional experience, we provide top-quality gear, including wet suits and flashlights. Rest assured, everything you need for an extraordinary snorkeling adventure is taken care of. Conclude your tour with an authentic Mexican lunch at a local Mayan restaurant nestled in the heart of the jungle. Prepare to create memories that will last a lifetime. Get ready for an unforgettable snorkeling experience that is guaranteed to leave you in awe!

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