Top Tulum Dive Sites
Cenote Dos Ojos
Commonly seen marine life includes small fish and freshwater turtles. This dive site is suitable for all adventure levels, from beginners to advanced divers. It is perfect for both scuba diving and freediving. Unique features include stunning stalagmites and stalactites, making it a photographer’s dream.
Casa Cenote
Divers may encounter freshwater and saltwater fish due to its connection to the ocean. The adventure level is easy, suitable for both scuba diving and freediving. Special features include diving beneath a jungle canopy and exploring the connection to an extensive underwater cave system.
Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve
Housing diverse marine life, this site is for advanced divers due to its protected status and need for permits. It is primarily for scuba diving. Notable features include historical shipwrecks from the Spanish Conquest and a high likelihood of spotting crocodiles safely from a distance.
Banco Chinchorro
This site is rich in marine flora and fauna, including European shipwrecks now inhabited by diverse species. It is suitable for advanced to technical divers. Diving is restricted to scuba due to the area's conditions and regulations. A unique feature is the opportunity to observe crocodiles safely.
Ballena
Divers can see an abundance of tropical fish, sea turtles, and other marine creatures. The adventure level is easy, making it accessible for less experienced scuba divers. The site is characterized by a rock formation resembling a whale and offers a shallow dive with a vibrant reef ecosystem.
