Casa Cenote (Cenote Manatí)

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PADI & SDI dive center in Playa del Carmen
Max. 4 guests per guide
Free transport within Playa del Carmen
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Key facts at a glance

Level: Beginner
Depth: Max. 7 m (23 ft), average 4 m (13 ft)
Dive time: 55–65 minutes
Type/Location: Coastal cenote in a mangrove forest, linked to the sea by a tunnel of about 50 m (164 ft)
Price: 160 € for 2 dives

Reviewed by Marcel Taubert, Course Director Instructor Trainer (SDI) · Updated: October 5, 2026

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Casa Cenote Diving

Casa Cenote diving with DeepDiveMexico: guided from Playa del Carmen, max. 4 guests per guide.

Level: Beginner
Depth: 7 meters (23 ft) max.

The Casa Cenote

The Casa Cenote is also known as Cenote Manatí. Manatees are sea cows, and it is said that some have already been sighted in Casa Cenote.

Snorkeling Destination

Casa Cenote is separated from the sea only by the beach and is directly connected to the sea by an approximately 50m (164 ft) long tunnel.
The cenote is located in the middle of the coastal mangrove forest and is therefore also a popular destination for snorkelers. When diving in Casa Cenote, as well as snorkeling, you get a wonderful insight into the flora and fauna of Mexico’s Caribbean coast.

The dive starts in a large, open area and then leads us further and further into the mangrove forest.

Mangrove Roots

The first part of the Casa Cenote dive takes place in open water, where you are surrounded by the mangrove roots. In the back part, you will find the inconspicuous entrance to the grotto area of Casa Cenote.

Mangrove Forest

You dive through a tunnel of rocks and roots until you finally reach the open area of the cenote again. Once you reach this point, it’s worth surfacing to enjoy the idyllic tranquility and beauty of the mangrove forest.

With an average depth of 4 meters (13 ft), the dive time is approximately 55-65 minutes.

Planning Your Trip

Casa Cenote is a coastal cenote in a mangrove forest, linked to the sea by a tunnel of about 50 meters (164 ft). With a maximum depth of 7 meters (23 ft) and an average of 4 meters (13 ft), it is rated as a beginner site. Each dive lasts about 55 to 65 minutes, and two dives cost 160 €.

Casa Cenote Tulum: Snorkeling, Kayaking and Diving

Casa Cenote, also called Cenote Manatí, lies in Tankah Bay between Akumal and Tulum, just a few steps from the Caribbean. It is not a classic cave cenote but a long, open channel lined with mangroves, popular with snorkelers, swimmers and kayakers. The name Manatí recalls the manatees that used to swim in from the sea.

For divers, the mangrove roots, the light and the mix of fresh and salt water make it one of the best beginner cenotes in the Riviera Maya. With a maximum depth of 7 m (23 ft), it is ideal right after your Open Water course. For a deeper second day, try Cenote Dos Ojos or Cenote Calavera.