Jardin del Eden Cenote (Ponderosa)

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Jardin del Eden Cenote (Ponderosa)

★★★★★ (1,760)

What you might see: Spectacular play of light rays falling into the water. Fossilized coral formations. Halocline layers where visibility warps like a dream sequence.

Freshwater life like mollies, tetras, and meso-american slider turtle. Amazing rock formations and lush green around the cenote.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Extended Range Cavern Diving

Extended Range Cavern Diving

The SSI Extended Range Cavern Diving program gives you a small glimpse into the exciting world of cave diving. As an SSI Extended Range Cavern diver, you will learn how to use cavern diving equipment, gas management concepts, and buddy team skills to safely conduct cavern penetration dives. The SSI Extended Range Cavern Diving program trains you to dive in caverns within the daylight zone to a maximum depth of 40 meters. From the grandest Mexican cenotes to vast caverns, becoming a cavern diver allows you to experience it all. Start the SSI Extended Range Cavern Diving program online today!

May 15, 2026 +62 More
$835.37
MX$14,400.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3000

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Catfish

Catfish
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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Crayfish

Crayfish
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Total number of species approx.: 3

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Perch

Perch
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Total number of species approx.: 360

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Turtle

Turtle
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Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

BUCEO ESPAÑA, DIVE PLAYA DEL CARMEN

BUCEO ESPAÑA, DIVE PLAYA DEL CARMEN

CALLE 20, MZ54 LT 004, LOCAL 01, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QR - Mexico
BUCEO ESPAÑA, DIVE PLAYA DEL CARMEN

BUCEO ESPAÑA, DIVE PLAYA DEL CARMEN

CALLE 20, MZ54 LT 004, LOCAL 01, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QR - Mexico
DIVE 48

DIVE 48

C7 entre 55 y 60 Av s/n Col. Ejidal, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QR - Mexico
A.C.Divers

A.C.Divers

Avenida 40, calle 20nte y constituyentes, 77720 Playa del Carmen, QR - Mexico

Trippy DIvers

Calle Jose Maria Morelos 510 (entre 25y30), 77600 San Miguel de Cozumel, QR - Mexico

The Dive Machine

Calle 6 norte bis, #227. Entre Avenida 30 y 35, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QR - Mexico

Scuba Tulum

Calle 16 Sur MZ 744, 77760 Tulum, QR - Mexico

Get Wet Dive Shop

Andromeda Ote Mz 6, Lt. 9A, 77760 Tulum, QR - Mexico

Underworld Tulum

Mz 526 Lt 01 Calle Rio Angostura, 77760 Tulum, QR - Mexico

ProRec Tulum

Av Satelite Norte, Mza 67 lte 5, Centro, 77780 Tulum, QR - Mexico

KING SCUBA DIVE CENTER

SM2 M5 LOCLA 1 PUERTO MORELOS, 77539 PUERTO MORELOS, QR - Mexico

ALUX DIVERS

Malecon Esquina Calle Rubia, 77976 Mahahual, QR - Mexico

Scubamobile Dive Center

Calle 4 norte entre 5 Av y ZFM Playa, 77710 Playa del Carmen, QR - Mexico

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DIVEMEX, 77710 Playa del Carmen
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Cenote Tajma Ha (★4.7)

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Cenote Kukulcan <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.8)</span>

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Features a vast cavern with light beams filtering through, illuminating the underwater landscape. Visibility: Generally excellent, with clear waters enhancing the diving experience.​Conditions: Water temperature remains around 25°C (77°F) year-round. ​
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Cenote Chac Mool <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.8)</span>

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Scuba diving in Cenote Chac Mool offers a mesmerizing experience, combining crystal-clear waters, stunning light effects, and intricate limestone formations
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Cenote Kukulkan <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

Cenote Kukulkan (★4.7)

Cenote Kukulkan is the perfect cenote for the first time. A very beautiful and large light-filled area. Here you will see a beautiful light laser show in perfect weather.
Get Wet, 77760 Tulum
Little Brother Cenote <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.9)</span>

Little Brother Cenote (★4.9)

Little Brother: A shallow entry point leading to a cavern adorned with stalactites and an air dome.​ Generally excellent, with clear waters enhancing the diving experience.​
Aqualung
Cenote Cristalino <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.6)</span>

Cenote Cristalino (★4.6)

This is a freshwater cenote perfect for practicing open water skills for courses that require shallow water. It has a maximum depth of 9m. There is also a cave in this cenote, but this section is only for certified cave divers.