Cenote Zapote :
Level: Expert
Depth: between 30-40 meters
Temperature: constantly 26°C
Cenote Zapote is named after the zapote trees which are growing in the area around the cenote. The cenote itself is located about 20 kilometers west of Puerto Morelos on the ‘Ruta de los Cenotes’. This route connects Puerto Morelos and Valladolid. From the turnoff of the old road, an adventurous track of about 5 kilometers leads us through the jungle to the cenote. The ecopark, named after the cenote, offers a small parking lot close to the water with tables to assemble equipment. Even though we are far into the jungle, there are showers and what are perhaps the biggest and most comfortable restrooms in all of Mexico.
The park includes three different cenotes for experienced divers. These are
cenotes Zapote, Holbox and Kin Ha. Cenote Zapote is a typical sinkhole that has a topography like an hourglass. At the surface, the cenote has a diameter of around 30 meters with a lot of water lilies growing. Therefore, it is an attractive view for photographers.
The tightest point of the hourglass is at a depth of 20-21 meters. As soon as we pass that point, the cenote opens to a wide and large room which is fully decorated with formations that look like bells. The light inside the room is slightly green and below us lies a cloud of hydrogen sulfide. Because of these effects, the cenote is also called “Hells Bells”.
More Cenote Dive Sites
you will find here:
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Cenote Nicte Ha
Level : Advanced
The Cenote Nicte Ha is around 56km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote Taj Ma Ha
Level : Beginner to Advanced
The Cenote Taj Ma Ha is around 30km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote Dos Ojos
Level : Beginner to Advanced
The Cenote Dos Ojos is around 58km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote Angelita
Level : Advanced
The Cenote Angelita is around 80km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote Tak Be Ha
Level : Expert
The Cenote Tak Be Ha is around 55km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote El Eden - Ponderosa
Level : Beginner
The Cenote El Eden is around 26km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote Chac Mool
Level : Beginner
The Cenote Chac Mool is around ca 24km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote Chikin Ha
Level : Beginner
The Cenote Chikin-Ha is around ca 27km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote 7 Bocas
Level : Advanced
The Cenote 7 Bocas is around 29km west of Puerto Morelos
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Cenote Dreamsgate
Level : Expert
The Cenote Dreamsgate is around 53km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote Tak Be Luum
Level : Advanced
The Cenote Tak Be Luum is around 58km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote Kukulkan
Level : Beginner
The Cenote Kukulkaan is around 24km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote Carwash ( Aktun Ha )
Level : Beginner to Advanced
The Cenote Carwash is around 9km west of Tulum
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Cenote Calavera ( Skulls )
Level : Beginner to Advanced
The Cenote Calavera is around 3km west of Tulum
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Grand Cenote
Level : Beginner to Advanced
The Grand Cenote is around 67km south of Playa del Carmen
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Cenote El Pit
Level : Advanced
The Cenote El Pit is around 58km south of Playa del Carmen