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Cenote Chac Mool
Beginner-friendly cenote with halocline and light beams.
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A local cavern guide is the normal way to run the dive.
Accessible guided cavern cenote south of Playa del Carmen, with halocline effects, light beams, and a sheltered underground route.
About Cenote Chac Mool
Cenote Chac Mool is a cavern cenote south of Playa del Carmen that pairs crystal-clear water with a strong halocline, a sunlit chamber, and a darker zone filled with stalactites. It is an accessible guided dive that feels more like moving through a sculpted underground gallery than swimming a conventional reef. The site rewards calm buoyancy, a steady pace, and a comfortable Open Water diver who wants a clear cenote with dramatic light effects.
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Research Estimate At Cenote Chac Mool
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 100m
AccessSimple entry
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Cenote Chac Mool?
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Cenote Chac Mool Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
11m - 14m
Depth Note
The main dive runs around 11 m with a maximum depth near 14 m and a halocline around 11 m.
Best Season
Year-round; the water stays around 25C and the cenote is dived in every season.
Typical Conditions
Crystal-clear water, a sunlit chamber, a dark zone, and a strong halocline with very little current.
Safety & Access At Cenote Chac Mool
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Maintain precise buoyancy through the halocline and stay within cavern-diving limits.
Access Restrictions
Open Water certification is mandatory and the cavern section stays within guided limits.
Legal Notes
Cameras are prohibited for conservation, and the cenote is run with standard entrance and guide rules.
Local Intel For Cenote Chac Mool
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Cavern dive with a wide hall, dark zone, air dome, stalactites, and a strong halocline.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site because the halocline and cavern profile demand strict limits.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the main attraction is the guided cavern dive and halocline.
Recent Logged Visits At Cenote Chac Mool
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Cenote Chac Mool
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility100m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
