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Where is cenotes Dos Ojos?

Where is cenotes Dos Ojos?

Where is Cenote Dos Ojos located? Cenote Dos Ojoys, also known as Two Eyes Cenote, is between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, Mexico, but closer to Tulum. It’s just a little bit south of Akumal.

What creatures live in cenotes?

Therefore, cenotes are inhabited by fish species such as Poeciliids, Cichlids, Caracid, Pimelodid, and the Synbranchid, which are species used to living in these types of stable environments. Cenotes are unique and beautiful environments that can be enjoyed by people and fishes alike.

How deep is cenote Dos Ojos?

119.1 meters
Dos Ojos contains the deepest known cave passage in Quintana Roo with 119.1 meters (391 ft) of depth located at “The Pit” discovered in 1996 by cave explorers who came all the way from the main entrance some 1,500 meters (4,900 ft) away….

Sistema Dos Ojos
Entrances 28 cenotes
Difficulty Advanced cave diving

Are cenotes free in Tulum?

Cenote Arco Maya Tulum is the only non-commercialised free cenote in the area that I could find. It’s quite well hidden but is a great place to get some quiet as no one else will be around. It’s also a great place to go for sunset since the tree-line is low.

Why is cenote water so clear?

Since the water filling the cenotes is rainwater that has filtered through the ground, it usually has few suspended particles, so the water is extremely clear, making for excellent visibility. They’re a delight to snorkel or dive in.

How deep is Cenote Dos Ojos?

Which is the best cenote to visit in Tulum?

Enjoy first an express 1-hour tour of the archaeological site of Tulum, spend some time at the beach (one of the best ones in Tulum!), and then refresh yourself with a swim at Cenote Dos Ojos. ⇒ BOOK IT HERE ▶ Private Tour to Dos Ojos Cenote – prefer to go private?

Where to go on a cenote Dos Ojos tour?

If for whatever reason you prefer to join a Dos Ojos Cenote tour, you have plenty of choices, no matter if you’re staying in Tulum, Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya. Check out my favorite Cenote Dos Ojos tours.

Where did the name cenote Dos Ojos come from?

The word “Cenote” is pronounced, say-no-tay and is derived from the Mayan word, “Dzonot” which means sacred well. A combination of various geological events and climate changes created an incredible and unique ecosystem in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. These caves and underground rivers were created naturally over 6,500 years ago.

Which is the most beautiful cenote in the world?

Cenote Dos Ojos in Tulum might easily be the most famous cenote in the world. It has appeared in multiple documentaries and movies, and I can honestly understand why. It’s just incredibly beautiful!