Introduction

Located 130 kilometers south of Cancun, Tulum is very famous for the remains of the Maya civilization... and for diving in the cenotes. Most archaeologists think that Tulum was built in the beginning of the post-classic period (900-1200). The citadel is surrounded by walls on three sides, the forth being protected by the sea... Two dives in the cenotes cost between 60 and 90 US$, plus 8 US$ fee for the entrance.

Travel facts

Diving type

Destination

easily accessible

bargain destination

Diving level & type

for beginners

for advanced divers

shore diving

liveaboard

Diving Characteristics

pelagics

lots of fish

lots of corals

interesting underwater scenery

Other activities

attractive natural spots

gastronomy

night life

beach

snorkeling

Infrastructures

• hotel
  

  Piedra Escondida

  
  Piedra Escondida (hotel)
  telephone : 52 (984) 10 03 826

  fax : 52 (984) 87 12 091

  email : piedraescondida@tulum.com

  internet : www.piedraescondida.com
  rating : 4 / 4 stars

  comments :

  Located on a beach, this hotel is managed by an Italian guy and a French lady. Small and charming with only 8 rooms, each of them having a hammock outside... The restaurant provides excellent food, with Mexican and Italian cooking. Be aware that there is no electricity after 10 pm, and that credit cards are not accepted.

    
  

Diving Sites

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  Bat Cavern

  rating : 4.0

  type of diving : cave

  depth : 10 m

  visibility : excellent
  description :
  
  After an introduction, done outside under a really torrid sun (50°C), the dive starts at a depth of 10 meters. For security reasons, only up to 4 divers may dive with the divemaster, following a safety rope to avoid getting lost in this underwater labyrinth. Due to the temperature of the water, cooler than the sea, the use of a thicker wetsuit is highly recommended. During the dive, light vanishes slowly. However, with underwater torches, the visibility is really amazing.
  
  
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  Dos Ojos

  rating : 4.0

  type of diving : cave

  depth : 10 m

  visibility : excellent
  description :
  
  see above