Cenote Diving
Angelita + Carwash
6 hrs - $160 USD + 650 MXN - Advanced Certification
Camera Fee: 500 | 200 MXN
Cenote Angelita
Max Depth: 30m/100ft
Certification Required: Advanced
Overhead: 20% of the dive
Halocline: Yes
Speleothems: 2/5
Entrance Fee: 350 pesos
GoPro Fee: 200 pesos
Camera Fee: 500 pesos
Angelita (“Little Angel” in English) is a circular open cenote in the middle of the thick jungle. This cenote is one big deep pit, 55m/180ft deep, but we’ll only explore down to 30m. This cenote is popular among freedivers so you’re likely to spot one down at 100ft..
We’ll reach the 2m/6ft thick layer of hydrogen sulfide at 30m/100ft. The cloud is made of gas produced by the decomposing tree and other organic materials on the cenote floor. Visibility will be reduced when descending through the thick white cloud so make sure to stay tight with the group. Light doesn’t pass through the cloud so it’ll be dark under there with a yellow tint and it’ll smell like rotten eggs. After having fun in the cloud, we’ll make a spiral ascent and towards the end of our dive, we’ll go through a small swim-through. This dive will be one of the coolest dives you’ve ever done in your life!
1 hour 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen
Cenote Carwash
Max Depth: 15m/50ft
Certification Required: Open Water
Overhead: 60% of the dive
Halocline: Yes
Speleothems: 3/5
Entrance Fee: 300 pesos
Camera Fee: 200 pesos
GoPro Fee: 150 pesos
Cenote Carwash is also known as Aktun Ha, which means “Cave Water”. This cenote got its name because taxi drivers used to wash their cars using the cenote water.
This cenote looks like a typical pond with beautiful lily pads perfect for underwater photography. Algae blooms here in the summer months creating a change in color and reduced visibility in the first couple of meters.
After swimming in the open water area for a bit, we’ll make our way toward the cavern section next to the huge fallen tree. Keep an eye out for turtles swimming around in the open water portion. The cavern area is very spacious where we’ll get to enjoy huge formations and pottery.
1 hour from Playa del Carmen
What’s included?
Transportation (Pick-up & drop off) from Playa del Carmen
Certified Full Cave Diver/Cenote Guide
Scuba gear (regulators, BCD, wetsuit, mask, fins, flashlight, weights & tanks)
Yummy snacks, drinks & lunch
The Cenote Guide sticker
What’s not included?
Entrance fees (to be paid in MXN directly to cenote owners)
Nitrox available upon request for certified Nitrox divers ($20 extra for 2 Nitrox tanks)
The Cenote Guide shirts ($20 each) & The Cenote Guide koozies ($5 each) available for purchase
Why dive with Rigo the Cenote Guide?
Your time underwater in the Riviera Maya is precious, by choosing me you’re guaranteeing yourself an experienced, attentive, safety-conscious & friendly guide. Convenience: Hotel pick up and drop off is included in the experience. You’ll end the day with a happy heart and a brain full of cenote knowledge!
Nervous about diving in an overhead environment?
Let me help you overcome your fear, we got this! I’m super patient and happy to do some hand holding and provide some extra TLC.