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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, Ruta de los Cenotes
- Highlights
- Hourglass shape, water lilies, 'Hells Bells', greenish sulfate layer
- Price
- 1x Zapote + 1x 7 Bocas or 1x Kin Ha: 190 € each
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Cenote Zapote diving with DeepDiveMexico: guided from Playa del Carmen, max. 4 guests per guide.
Level: Advanced
Depth: 30 meters (98 ft) max.
Dive Site: Cenote Zapote
Cenote Zapote, named after the Sapote trees growing in its immediate vicinity, is located 20 km west of Puerto Morelos on the “Ruta de los Cenotes”.
Adventurous Track
This old road connects Puerto Morelos with Valladolid. From the highway exit, a truly adventurous track leads for about 5 km through the jungle. The ecopark, named after the cenote, offers a small parking lot right by the water and comfortable rigging tables for your equipment.
Despite the distance traveled into the jungle, here you’ll find comfortable showers and probably the most beautiful and largest restrooms in Mexico.
Three Cenotes
This park includes a total of three cenotes: Cenote Zapote, HolBox, and Kin Ha. All of these can be visited by experienced divers.
Zapote is a sinkhole that features an hourglass topography, which makes Cenote Zapote diving so special. The upper section has a diameter of approximately 30m (98 ft), where numerous water lilies grow, which seem particularly attractive for photographers.
Cenote “Hells Bells”
The light appears green, and the sulfur sulfate layer, produced by harmless bacteria, makes us believe we are on another planet. Hence the name Cenote “Hells Bells”.
Planning Your Trip
Zapote is rated as an advanced site with a maximum depth of 30 meters (98 ft). We dive it as a two-tank trip for 190 €, combined with either Cenote 7 Bocas or Cenote Kin Ha in the same area. The drive goes west from Puerto Morelos along the Ruta de los Cenotes, with the last 5 km on a jungle track.
Cenote Zapote Diving with DeepDiveMexico
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Frequently asked questions
How much does diving Cenote Zapote in Mexico cost?
190 € – either 1x Zapote + 1x 7 Bocas or 1x Zapote + 1x Kin Ha.
Where is Cenote Zapote?
About 20 km west of Puerto Morelos on the Ruta de los Cenotes. A challenging jungle road of around 5 km leads from the highway to the eco park.
What are the Hells Bells in Cenote Zapote?
A sulfate layer created by harmless bacteria gives the cenote a greenish look and its nickname 'Hells Bells' – an almost otherworldly atmosphere.
How deep do you dive in Cenote Zapote?
Up to 30 meters (98 ft). The site is rated advanced.
Which cenotes are in the Zapote park?
Three: Zapote, HolBox and Kin Ha. The park offers parking right by the water, gear tables, showers and restrooms.
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