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🐠 2-Tank Cenote Cavern Dive (Dos Ojos, The Pit)

Two guided cavern dives in the Yucatan's flooded cave systems — laser light beams, stalactites and 30 m visibility.

Price
$180–$245
Duration
5 hours
Season
year-round
Good for
Adventure seekers

What to expect

  • Two-tank cavern tours run 3,800-4,500 MXN (~$205-243) depending on cenote combination
  • Dos Ojos 2-tank ~3,800 MXN; El Pit + Dos Ojos combo ~4,000 MXN (~$216)
  • Cenote entrance fees ($20-30) usually paid separately at the gate
  • Includes transport from the dive shop, cavern guide (max 4 divers per guide), tanks, weights, snacks and water
  • Cavern (daylight-zone) diving — Open Water cert sufficient; full cave cert NOT required
  • The Pit drops to 30+ m with a hydrogen-sulfide cloud layer; Dos Ojos is shallow (~10 m) with formations
  • ~5 hours door to door from Playa del Carmen
💵 Price check: Xico/GetYourGuide 3,800-4,500 MXN ($205-243) + $20-30 entrance; some budget shops from $180

Good to know

Expect to pay between $180 and $245 USD per person depending on the operator, group size, and what is bundled in. For reference: Xico/GetYourGuide 3,800-4,500 MXN ($205-243) + $20-30 entrance; some budget shops from $180.

Plan for 5 hours. Times vary slightly by operator and pickup location, and hotel pickup adds transfer time at each end.

No — this runs year-round in Playa del Carmen. December–April brings the driest weather and biggest crowds; September–October is quietest with the best prices.

It leans adventurous — expect to get wet, muddy, or your heart rate up. Reasonable fitness is enough; no special skills required.

Bring your certification card if you have one, swimwear, and a towel — all dive gear is included in the price.

Dives cancel only when the harbormaster closes the port; cenote dives run rain or shine since they are fed by groundwater.

This is one of the highest-demand experiences in the area — in high season (December–April and July–August) the good operators sell out days ahead, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.

Many operators include round-trip transport from Playa del Carmen hotels or a central meeting point on 5th Avenue; others charge a small supplement or are self-drive. We confirm pickup details with your booking request before you pay anything.

Two-tank cavern tours run 3,800-4,500 MXN (~$205-243) depending on cenote combination Dos Ojos 2-tank ~3,800 MXN; El Pit + Dos Ojos combo ~4,000 MXN (~$216) Cenote entrance fees ($20-30) usually paid separately at the gate
from $180–$245 USD

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