Chac Mool

Closer to Playa del Carmen than Tulum, near Puerto Aventuras, which makes it the default cavern dive for divers based in Playa. Shallow, decorated, and the site most guides use to demonstrate a halocline. Entrance fee around 300 MXN.

Depth

5–14m

Current

None

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

One of the clearest haloclines in the region — the water blurs like oil when you cross it
Air dome hung with stalactites
Connects to the Little Brother (Kukulkan) cenote on the same ticket

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.

Best Cenotes to Dive in the Riviera Maya — Aquacore Adventures
Cenotes Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya — Cavern Diving — Xibalba Divers

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