Scuba Diving in Cenote Dos Ojos

Arguably the most famous cenote in the world, Dos Ojos is perfect for divers and snorkelers alike. Enter the two eyes of the earth and explore the vast winding passages, huge pillars and stunning rock formations. With an abundance of natural light this cavern system is so tranquil and fascinating to dive through.

*This cenote charges a fee for the use of an underwater camera. The fee depends on the size and type of camera Are you an Advanced Diver? Add a 3rd dive at the El Pit for $85

Cenote Dos Ojos

Dos Ojos meaning two eyes is named for the two entrances that share the large cavern zone, connected by a 400m corridor. We enter through the east eye where we will find two different routes to explore through this huge area of winding tunnels.

The first route is the Barbie line with its huge pillars and shimmering light. The second is called the Bat Cave with beautifully decorated rooms and passages. We will surface in an air dome full of bats, snoozing away from the sun; from where the line gets its name. Come dive with us to discover how the first line got its name.

The geology of this cavern is stunning, stalagmites and stalactites of all sizes, some even joining into massive pillars, calcified rock pools and walls like solidified waterfalls.

Diving this cenote

This cenote with its two routes is a great day trip for scuba divers and snorkelers alike. Bring along your non diving friends or family, they can enjoy great snorkeling, massages or two nearby restaurants.

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.

One of these routes can also be paired with El Pit.

The History

Exploration of the Dos Ojos system began in 1986 by Jim Coke and Johanna DeGroot and continues to this day.

In the beginning the cenote was very hard to access and was rarely visited until 1992 when Buddy Quattlebaum (another great cave explorer of the system) recognized the potential of Dos Ojos to be a great place for snorkeling and cavern tours, creating a road and opening it up to easy cave exploration. From there the huge underground system quickly came to light.

In 2018 the Great Maya Aquifer Project (GAM) found a connection between the Sac Actun cave system and the Dos Ojos system, forming the world’s largest known flooded cave, with a length of 215 miles/368.6 km. This huge underwater labyrinth now connects over 226 cenotes.

The Dos Ojos underwater cave system has been featured in Journey Into Amazing Caves a 2002 IMAX film, the 2006 BBC series Planet Earth and parts of the 2005 Hollywood movie The Cave.