Cave Cenotes
Access Points to Mexico's Legendary Cave Systems
For full cave certified divers: explore Sistema Sac Actun, Dos Ojos, and Ox Bel Ha through these cenote entrances. Full Cave Certification Required
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Access Points to Mexico's Underwater Cave Systems
For full cave certified divers, these cenotes serve as entry points to the world's most extensive underwater cave systems. Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula contains over 1,500 kilometers of explored underwater passages, with new discoveries made regularly.
⚠️ Full Cave Certification Required. These sites extend beyond the cavern zone into true overhead environments. See our technical cave diving guide for more information.
Not cave certified? Explore cavern cenotes instead.
Major Cave Access Points
Dos Ojos - Sistema Sac Actun Access
System: Sac Actun (370+ km) | Cert: Full Cave
Primary access to the world's longest underwater cave system. The Barbie Line and other routes extend deep into the system.
- World's longest underwater cave
- Well-established lines
- Multiple route options
- Depth range: 8-25m
Cenote Carwash - Sistema Sac Actun
System: Sac Actun | Cert: Full Cave
Another popular access point to Sac Actun. Features beautiful decorated passages and connects to Dos Ojos.
- Connected to Dos Ojos
- Varied terrain
- Training dives possible
- Good flow patterns
Nohoch Nah Chich
System: Nohoch Nah Chich (61+ km) | Cert: Full Cave
Historic cave system, one of the first extensively explored. Beautiful formations and significant exploration history.
- Historic significance
- Beautiful decorations
- Moderate depths
- Classic Mexican cave
Sistema Ox Bel Ha Access Points
System: Ox Bel Ha (270+ km) | Cert: Full Cave
Massive coastal cave system with unique characteristics including haloclines and different ecosystems.
- Coastal cave system
- Strong haloclines
- Unique biology
- Complex navigation
Cave Diving Requirements
Certification
- Full Cave Certification (NSS-CDS, NACD, GUE, TDI, IANTD)
- Proof of certification required
- Logged cave dives recommended
- Recent cave diving experience preferred
Equipment
- Doubles or sidemount configuration
- Primary reel and safety reel
- 3+ lights (primary + 2 backup)
- Line arrows and cookies
- Backup mask, cut tool
Experience
- Active cave diving practice
- Familiar with sidemount or backmount
- Good buoyancy and trim control
- Team diving experience
- Emergency procedures training
Full equipment details at cenote diving equipment.
