{"id":194,"date":"2017-09-27T18:56:08","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T18:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/?page_id=194"},"modified":"2026-05-11T20:41:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:41:11","slug":"gran-cenote","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/activities\/diving-in-cenotes\/gran-cenote\/","title":{"rendered":"Gran Cenote"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"default-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<h1>Gran Cenote &#8211; One of the Best Cenotes for Snorkeling<\/h1>\n<p>Gran Cenote might not be the most popular cave diving site near Tulum. But with stunningly clear waters through which amazing light shines from above, a plethora of beautiful lirios and other plants lining the cavern and it being home to turtles, bats, small fish and other marine wildlife, it is easy to see why it still attracts so many visitors.<br \/>\nSometimes called a &#8220;garden cenote&#8221; by those who see it, the beautiful environs make it a <b>great place to relax and cool off as well as to explore while snorkeling<\/b>. It has both attractive shallow areas suitable for snorkelers and swimmers and deeper depths where you can see breathtakingly decorative walls, geology, and underwater wildlife.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2735 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Gran-cenote6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Gran Cenote\" width=\"370\" height=\"225\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-2734 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Gran-cenote5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Gran Cenote\" width=\"370\" height=\"225\" \/> <img class=\"wp-image-2732 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Gran-cenote-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Gran Cenote\" width=\"370\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"prices\"><\/div>\n<h2>Check the prices for Cenote Adventures<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">*Please mind that now Gran Cenote is open only for snorkeling*<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Cenotes &#8211; from Tulum<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Get this tour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenote Dives from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>249USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=8\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83c\udf3fTulum&#8217;s Best for certified divers: 1 Cenote Dive + 1 Ocean Dive \ud83d\udc20<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=282\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83c\udf3fBest for non-divers: Discover Scuba Diving Casa Cenote + Snorkel Dos Ojos \ud83c\udf3f<\/td>\n<td><strong>249USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=290\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Discover Scuba Diving 2 dives: 1 Cenote + 1 Ocean Dive from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>244USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=57\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full Open water course: 5 Dives + E-learning from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>584USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=2\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open Water Diver Course + 2 Dives in Dos Ojos from Tulum + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>704USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=75\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advanced Open Water Diver Course from Tulum + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>584USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=5\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Cave dive from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>249USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=52\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cave dives from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>289USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 3:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=59\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenotes Snorkel: Dos Ojos &amp; Casa Cenote from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>154USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 12:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=13\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Snorkel Locations from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>154USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 12:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=94\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Cenote Fun Freedive from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>164USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 12pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=200\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenote Fun Freedives from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>234USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 2pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=203\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SSI Discovery Freediving &#8211; 1 dive<\/td>\n<td><strong>174USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 12pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=204\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc0aCrocodile Night Dive Cenote Tour from Tulum\ud83d\udc0a<\/td>\n<td><strong>254USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=15\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc0aCrocodile Night Snorkel Cenote Tour from Tulum\ud83d\udc0a<\/td>\n<td><strong>204USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=76\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Cenotes &#8211; from Playa del Carmen<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Get this tour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffcFull Day Adventure: Best of Playa del Carmen Cenotes &#8211; 3 Dives\ud83c\udf34<\/td>\n<td><strong>287USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 4:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=105\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenote Dives from Playa<\/td>\n<td><strong>239USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 2:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=104\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83c\udf3fPlaya Del Carmen&#8217;s Best for certified divers: Cenote &amp; Ocean \ud83d\udc20<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 1pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=283\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83c\udf3fBest for non-divers: Discover Scuba Diving Casa Cenote + Snorkel Dos Ojos\ud83c\udf3f<\/td>\n<td><strong>249USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 2pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=291\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive + 1 Ocean Dive from Playa<\/td>\n<td><strong>244USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=107\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full Open water course &#8211; 5 Dives + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>584USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2-3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=108\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advanced Open Water Diver Course from Playa + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>584USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=170\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Snorkel Locations Tour from Playa<\/td>\n<td><strong>154USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 12:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=109\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Cenote Fun Freedive from Playa<\/td>\n<td><strong>194USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am-12pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=201\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenote Fun Freedives from Playa<\/td>\n<td><strong>234USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am-2pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=202\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SSI Discovery Freediving &#8211; 1 dive<\/td>\n<td><strong>184USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 12pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=205\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc0aCrocodile Night Dive Cenote Tour from Playa\ud83d\udc0a<\/td>\n<td><strong>254USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn inverted\" title=\"Get a Quote\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/contact\/\">Get a Quote<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc0aCrocodile Night Snorkel Cenote Tour from Playa\ud83d\udc0a<\/td>\n<td><strong>204USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn inverted\" title=\"Get a Quote\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/contact\/\">Get a Quote<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Cenotes &#8211; from Puerto Aventuras<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Get this tour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffcFull Day Adventure: Best of Puerto Aventuras Cenotes &#8211; 3 Dives\ud83c\udf34<\/td>\n<td><strong>287USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 4:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=314\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenote Dives from Puerto Aventuras<\/td>\n<td><strong>239USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 2:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=308\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Cenote Dive from Puerto Aventuras<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1:30pm-4:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=317\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive + 1 Ocean Dive from Puerto Aventuras<\/td>\n<td><strong>244USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=309\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive from Puerto Aventuras<\/td>\n<td><strong>234USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=322\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full Open Water Course: 5 Dives + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>584USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2-3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=310\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advanced Open Water Diver Course + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>584USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=321\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Snorkel Locations Tour from Puerto Aventuras<\/td>\n<td><strong>154USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 12:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=315\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc0aCrocodile Night Dive Cenote Tour from Puerto Aventuras\ud83d\udc0a<\/td>\n<td><strong>254USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=320\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn inverted\" title=\"Get a Quote\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/contact\/\">Get a Quote <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/book-now\/\">View All Tours<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\"><\/div>\n<p><small>1-4 people small group visits \u2013 every day<\/small><br \/>\n<small><b>Cave diving certification<\/b> is required for cave diving<\/small><br \/>\n<small>For private tours, please contact us, so we can provide an exclusive offer for you.<\/small><br \/>\n<b>Prices include:<\/b><br \/>\n<small>Transportation from our dive shop in Tulum or Playa del Carmen<\/small><br \/>\n<small>High-quality dive equipment rental: full dive gear set and torches<\/small><br \/>\n<small>Prices are fixed, regardless of the number of people in the group.<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\"><\/div>\n<h2>How to get to Gran Cenote near Tulum<\/h2>\n<p>Head out of Tulum on the road to Coba and around 4-5km on you will find Gran Cenote. <b>There is a large parking area which is easy to spot from the road.<\/b> You can drive there very quickly but many people prefer to hire a bike or walk as it&#8217;s not too far. There are also at least a couple of nice spots &#8211; bars and restaurants &#8211; along the way, which can make for a very pleasant trip.<\/p>\n<p>The entrance to the cenote is located through some very attractive gardens.\u00a0<b>Before proceeding inside you can take a little splash in the open shower space.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Snorkelers can enjoy spending time in the sandy area to the bottom of the stairs. Explore some of the formations in the shallow waters of the cave structure or spend time with fish and turtles swimming among the lily pads.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Your Gran Cenote Tour<\/h3>\n<p>The &#8220;Grand Cenote&#8221; is an enduringly popular location on the Tulum dive scene, being the favorite of a great many local and visiting divers. It\u00a0is also very well equipped with facilities. There are changing rooms, toilets, gardens to relax in nearby, lockers for you to store your equipment if necessary and even a small shop selling snacks and drinks.<\/p>\n<p><b>We&#8217;d love to take you snorkeling in Grand Cenote. The water temperature is a refreshing 20\u00b0C and the air temperature is 25-30\u00b0C.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We will provide you with all the necessary snorkeling equipment and if you need a GoPro camera, please make sure to request it prior to the tour.<\/p>\n<p>Certification: <b>Gran cenote is currently open only for snorkeling, so no certification is required.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Topography of the Grand Cenote<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Gran-cenote3.jpg\" alt=\"Gran Cenote\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Gran-cenote3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Gran-cenote3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Gran-cenote3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The large entrance area to the sinkhole is around 200m in diameter, with two entrances separated by a short, dark rocky tunnel and surrounded by beautiful gardens. These make a paradise-like spot to relax in before or after your dive. If you have been picturing lying on the grass beneath some palm trees as a key part of your break in Mexico, Gran Cenote near Tulum is the place to make it happen.<\/p>\n<p><b>The cenote\u00a0is part of the huge Sistema Sac Actun<\/b> (The White Cave), a system of underground rivers &#8211; the longest in the world &#8211; which stretches for over 346 km beneath the surface of the Yucatan Peninsula. <b>More than 130 cenotes are connected to the system<\/b>, with this one near Tulum being one of the best-regarded.<\/p>\n<p>Beneath the water, the cenote is a marvel of magnificent geology in the form of incredibly decorative tunnels, stalagmites and stalactites, most very pale in color. With plenty of light beaming down from the surface and several routes to explore, <b>this cenote is pretty much a must-see for cave divers visiting the local area but unfortunately is currently closed for diving.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Rocky Cave and Entrance<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surface of this large cenote itself is well worth viewing on its own. Even if all you fancy is a swim or snorkel through the shallower areas you will be well rewarded &#8211; especially when spending time in the sandy area at the bottom of the stairs at the entrance. Families of turtles like to make their home here, so if swimming with these fascinating little creatures has always been your dream, now could be the time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After this, you can swim beneath the cave roof and see the bats fly past over your head.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Light Beams<\/h3>\n<p><b>The play of light through the almost translucent blue-green waters of Gran Cenote is jaw-dropping<\/b> when you see it for the first time. Visibility is high throughout the year and you can get some amazing shots with very little practice. The excellent light penetration in most of the cenote makes it a great place for underwater photography as well as for snorkeling.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Bottom of the Cenote<\/h3>\n<p>From it&#8217;s shallow end to the circular further edge which has a depth of around 10 meters, the bottom of the cenote starts off as a sandy paradise and drops away down to the intriguing deeper sections. Exploring areas like this is, simply put, one of the reasons which many people get into cave diving to see in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Frequently Asked Questions About Gran Cenote<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><b> How deep is Gran cenote?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grand Cenote is 9 meters (30 feet) deep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> What time of day is best to dive the cenote?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This cenote does tend to get busy, so it&#8217;s a good idea to dive earlier or later in the day. Feel free to ask for some advice as to what the best time to visit is. The cavern is accessible all year long.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Is the cenote freshwater or saltwater?<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Freshwater.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Can I bring a camera into the cenote?<\/b><\/li>\n<li>You not only can, but it is also highly encouraged that you do! This cenote is one of the darlings of the Tulum cave diving scene because of the simply stunning underwater views, which the translucent waters and great lighting make easy to capture on film.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Gran Cenote Detailed Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Why visit:<\/b> very decorated cavern, sandy bottom, full of plants: lirios, home to turtles and bats<\/li>\n<li><b>Suitable for:<\/b> snorkeling\u00a0 (diving &amp; cave diving are currently not allowed)<\/li>\n<li><b>Accessibility:<\/b> all year long<\/li>\n<li><b>Average water temperature:<\/b> 20-25C (68F)<\/li>\n<li><b>Average air temperature:<\/b>\u00a0about 25-30C (77-86F)<\/li>\n<li><b>Water visibility:<\/b> 10-30m<\/li>\n<li><b>Water depth:<\/b> 9m (30ft)<\/li>\n<li><b>Certification required: no certification needed &#8211; as it is a snorkeling spot.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"marginTop20\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6002,"parent":181,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-service.php","meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Gran Cenote Near Tulum | Koox Diving - Grand Cenote Tour<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Swim with freshwater turtles as you snorkel through crystal-clear waters. 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