Casa Cenote (Cenote Manati)

A mangrove-lined channel just north of Tulum, roughly 10 minutes from town. Used as the low-stress cenote for divers unsure about overhead environments — it is an open channel rather than a true overhead. A habituated wild crocodile lives here; guides brief divers to keep their distance and treat him as wildlife, not a photo prop. Entrance fee around 250 MXN.

Depth

3–8m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Open-air mangrove channel — no overhead, which makes it the usual warm-up or check-out dive
Brackish halocline where the channel meets tidal influence from the sea
Panchito, a resident Morelet's crocodile of about 2m, plus juvenile barracuda and freshwater turtles

Sources & last checked

Checked July 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Casa Cenote Diving — Complete Guide to the Cenote — Koox Diving

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.