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Key facts at a glance
- Level
- Advanced
- Depth
- Max. 30 m (98 ft)
- Location
- Approx. 20 km west of Puerto Morelos on the Ruta de los Cenotes
- Highlights
- 7 openings with light beams, fossils at 15–20 m (49–66 ft), stalactites of about 5 m (16 ft)
- Price
- 1x Zapote + 1x 7 Bocas 190 €
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Cenote 7 Bocas diving with DeepDiveMexico: guided from Playa del Carmen, max. 4 guests per guide.
Level: Advanced
Depth: 30 meters (98 ft) max.
Cenote 7 Bocas
Cenote 7 Bocas is located 20 km west of Puerto Morelos on the ‘Ruta de los Cenotes‘. This old road connects Puerto Morelos with Valladolid. The entrance is well-signposted, so you probably can’t miss it. The owners of this cenote have focused their tourism more on snorkelers, so unfortunately, no gear-up tables are available, but there are several small straw huts that offer a nice atmosphere.
Cavern Dive
Siete Bocas is Spanish for ‘7 Mouths’. Here you can find a karst terrain with 7 round sinkholes, each offering stairs down to the water. A huge sinkhole with a diameter of approx. 70m (230 ft) connects the 7 mouths. The water level here does not reach the cave ceiling, so we can confidently call this a cavern dive.
Milky Way
On a Cenote 7 Bocas dive, the descent follows one of the walls down to about 30m (98 ft). A gigantic sulfur layer, formed by organic material in the cenote, one day led us to nickname the cenote ‘Milky Way’. Seven truly strong light beams stream through the openings and create an unforgettable play of light on sunny days.
Dive Area
In the 15-20 meter section of the dive, you can examine many fossils, such as shells or coral imprints. You definitely won’t get bored during the safety stop.
Since Cenote 7 Bocas was likely dry for a very long time, the entire cave ceiling is covered with gigantic stalactites, some reaching up to 5 meters (16 ft) in size.
Planning Your Trip
Cenote 7 Bocas diving is rated advanced. One dive here combined with one in Cenote Zapote costs 190 €, as both cenotes lie on the Ruta de los Cenotes.
Cenote 7 Bocas Diving with DeepDiveMexico
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cenote 7 Bocas suitable for beginners?
No. Cenote 7 Bocas is rated as an advanced dive site, with a descent along the wall to about 30 m (98 ft).
How much does diving Cenote 7 Bocas cost?
The combination of 1x Zapote + 1x 7 Bocas costs 190 € with DeepDiveMexico.
Where is Cenote 7 Bocas in Mexico?
About 20 km west of Puerto Morelos on the Ruta de los Cenotes, the historic route from Puerto Morelos to Valladolid.
Why is Cenote 7 Bocas called the Milky Way?
Because of the sulfur layer formed by organic material, which looks like a milky way.
Is 7 Bocas a cave dive?
No. Since the water doesn't reach the cave ceiling, 7 Bocas counts as a grotto dive rather than a true cave dive.
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