The Cenote Angelita, located near Tulum and about a 30-minute drive from Xico Dive Center, is a unique and fascinating dive site known for its surreal underwater river. This phenomenon is created by a distinct layer of hydrogen sulfide that separates the freshwater above from the saltwater below, forming a halocline where the two types of water meet but don’t immediately mix due to differences in density and salinity. The result is a visually stunning and eerie landscape, with the halocline resembling an underwater river or cloud. Cenote Angelita reaches depths of around 98ft/30m, and visibility can vary, with the clearest conditions found in the freshwater layer above the halocline. The opacity of the hydrogen sulfide layer creates a dark, forest-like appearance due to the tree branches lying at the bottom of the cenote. This unique environment provides excellent opportunities for divers and underwater photographers to capture the extraordinary landscape. Diving in Cenote Angelita is generally more suitable for experienced divers due to the depth and potential for reduced visibility in the hydrogen sulfide layer. As divers descend through the freshwater layer, they pass through the hydrogen sulfide cloud before reaching the clear saltwater below, experiencing a one-of-a-kind dive. The cenote also features stunning underwater rock formations and submerged trees, making it a favorite destination for adventurous divers and underwater photographers. Cenote Angelita’s remarkable geological features and the striking halocline effect make it a unique and mesmerizing destination for those exploring the cenotes of the Yucatan Peninsula.
A Day Cenote Diving:
A day of cenote diving is an exciting half day activity. Diving in cenotes is always recommended for experienced divers with ample buoyancy, please consider if this is an activity for you. In the morning divers arrive at Xico Dive Center at 8:30am, where they will meet one of our highly trained guides and then get transported to the cenotes from our dive center. Once divers arrive at the cenote they will get geared up and begin their first dive. After the dive, divers will get the opportunity to have a quick rest, some lunch and some beverages. It is IMPORTANT that divers bring dry clothing to change into during transportation to and from the cenotes. After lunch divers are taken to the second cenote for their next dive. Once the day of diving is complete divers are transported back to the dive center. The time of return varies depending on which cenotes divers go to.
What is Included on the Cenote Dives:
Our price includes transportation from Xico Dive Center to and from the cenotes, lunch, entrance fees and 2 tank scuba dives in the cenotes. Our price does not include equipment. However, we do have brand new rental equipment if needed. We also offer free Nitrox, if you do not have your Enriched Air (Nitrox) certification we offer the course if you are interested in diving with Nitrox. A highly recommended experience if you are looking for something completely different in the world of scuba diving, join us as we explore a whole different environment.
Cost:
3500 MXN
Rental Equipment: Additional 500 MXN
