Nestled between mangroves and full of life is the emerald green pool known as casa cenote. Dive under a vast expanse of mangrove roots and through rock canyons. Casa Cenote is where the extensive cave system Sac Actun reaches the ocean, giving shelter to many young sea creatures that come into the calm waters.
Casa Cenote - Scuba Tour Info
Certification required: Open Water
Camera entrance fee*: Starting at 100mxn
How deep is Carwash? The maximum depth is 9m/27ft
How far is Carwash from Playa del Carmen? 56km to the South
How far is Carwash from Tulum? 12km to the North
Can you snorkel in Carwash?Yes
Tour duration: 6-8 hours
Best combined with: Cenote Carwash
Price: $199USD for two dives here or $224USD combined with one dive in Carwash, everything included
*This cenote charges a fee for the use of an underwater camera. The fee depends on the size and type of camera
Casa Cenote
Casa Cenote is more like a river than a typical cenote. Located in the middle of the mangroves it winds through the trees creating a tranquil area surrounded by nature both above and below.
It is perfect for everyone, from Discover Scuba to experienced divers. This cenote has it all, large open areas for the beginners and cavern sections for the more advanced. Casa Cenote is connected to the ocean by a 50 meter tunnel, meaning that it has a lot of life compared to other cenotes. See big Tarpon, dancing Blue Crabs, many juvenile marine fish sheltering in the roots for safety and even the occasional moray eel.
Casa Cenote’s most famous resident is Panchito a Moreletii crocodile! Almost 2 meters in length he is most often spotted basking in the sun on a rock. However Panchito is quite used to people so you have nothing to fear. Moreletii crocodiles are mainly found in freshwater swamps and marshes, living up to 50 to 65 years old and hunting primarily at night. Juveniles prefer denser covered areas for protection making the cenotes a perfect habitat.
Enjoy the multiple swim throughs including mangrove tunnels as if you are diving into the jungle itself. Stunning fossils of million year old corals and light beams dancing down through the mangroves.
There is also a lot to see above water. Non divers can snorkel, paddleboard or even kayak along its entire 230m/750ft length through the jungle. Enjoying the crystal views of the divers and fish below or looking into the trees for bird species.
Diving this cenote
This cenote can be either a 1 tank or 2 tanks dive depending on your preference and experience. It can also be combined with Cenote Carwash or Dos Ojos.
As with most cenote tours we will meet around 8am at the dive shop to sort out scuba gear and paperwork, before heading off for our dives. Lunch is also included.
We suggest you bring a towel and a dry set of clothes. Keep in mind as in all cenotes sunscreen, cosmetics and insect repellent are banned due to the conservation of the site.
The History
Casa Cenote, also known as Cenote Manati (Manatee) for the manatees which used to swim there many years ago, but now are only rarely spotted swimming in from the sea tunnel.
This cenote is one of many exit points into the ocean for the cave System Sac Actun meaning you can feel the tidal currents while diving. If you stand on the beach in front and look out to sea, you can see a “boil” of freshwater as it exits from vents in the reef not too far away. These tidal changes also mean the halocline differs in depth trough out the day.
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I had the pleasure of diving with Jaguar divers over Thanksgiving week. Google will only let you rate … More a place at five stars. Liz and Santi have put together a world class group of people that easily deserve more than five stars.
We managed to dive multiple cenotes as well as daytime and night time ocean dives. This has been the best guided excursions I have been on to date and I look forward to returning for more excitement with Jaguar divers in 2025.
All of the guides went out of their way to show you all that was available in the different diving scenarios. No two days were the same and every dive offered a new experience.
Liz - I just want to say thank you for exceeding any expectations that I had. This has been a dream of mine to experience the cenotes. I was not prepared for the experiences that you provided and I am forever grateful. I look forward to our next adventure. -
Tagged along with a group of my uncertified friends for their Discover course in an open cenote. Experience … More was safe, professional, and generally fantastic.
Jessie was a fantastic instructor, the environment was beautiful, and I had a great time. My friends loved their experience and are now very interested in certifying! -
SO FUN!!!!!
We got to see so much sea life and learn how to do Scuba from getting our gear ready to … More diving in the ocean. 10/10 would do this again!!!
