Scuba Diving in Cenote Chikin Ha
Meaning “Water from the West” in Mayan
Basic Information
Experience the amazing effect of the halocline, where salt and freshwater meet staying separate because of their differences in density and temperature. The stunning visual effects need to be seen to be fully understood
| Chikin Ha — Scuba Tour Info | |
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| All Inclusive Price | $189 USDfor two dives$169 USDPrice with your own equipment |
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*This cenote charges a fee for the use of an underwater camera. The fee depends on the size and type of camera
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Cenote Chikin Ha
Cenote Chikin Ha gives us two great dives past massive white boulders for when the cave roof collapsed, creating the cenote we now love.
During the dive experience the stunning visual effects of the halocline, the point at which the salt and freshwater meet. You can feel as if you passed into another realm seeing the simmering ceiling of fresh water above you. The waters do not readily mix and as you disturb them watch your vision distort.
We dive through a tunnel to Cenote Arcoiris which means “rainbow”. Once we arrive at Arcoiris look up and you can easily see how the cenote got its name.
Chikin Ha is part of a well maintained natural park containing three cenotes, Chikin Ha, Rainbow and X’tabay it is a great place for your non diving family and friend to hang out.
What to Expect on Your Chikin Ha Dive Day
- 7:30 AM
Meet at the shop
We fit your gear, run through the plan for the day and load the truck.
- 8:00 AM
Drive to the cenote
We stop on the way to pick up lunch and tanks.
- 8:45 AM
Arrive at Chikin Ha
Being the first ones in the water makes the whole experience far more magical huge, empty cavern.
- 9:00 AM
Briefing and equipment setup
Full dive briefing,then we kit up together.
- 9:30 AM
First dive
- 10:30 AM
Surface interval and lunch
Time to warm up, eat and share the first impressions.
- 11:15 AM
Second dive
- 12:15 PM
Drive back to Playa
Back on the road, reliving all the amazing moments of the day.
Diving this cenote
This cenote with its two routes is a great day trip for scuba divers. You can even bring along non diving friends or family, to enjoy great snorkeling.
We suggest you bring a towel and a dry set of clothes. Keep in mind that in all cenotes sunscreen cosmetics and insect repellent are banned due to the conservation of the site.
The History
Part of Sistema Ponderosa Cenote Chikin Ha was first explored were Daniel Roirdan and Bil Philips.
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