{"id":4718,"date":"2019-03-07T12:10:39","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T12:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/?page_id=4718"},"modified":"2024-05-09T14:28:29","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T14:28:29","slug":"cenote-chikin-ha","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/activities\/diving-in-cenotes\/cenote-chikin-ha\/","title":{"rendered":"Cenote Chikin Ha"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"default-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<h1>Chikin Ha Diving &#8211; A Must-Do for Adventure Divers<\/h1>\n<p>Chikin Ha Cenote is part of the beautiful Mexican natural park of the same name. There are three cenotes in the park &#8211; Ta&#8217;ak Bil-Ha and X&#8217;tabay are wonderful &#8211; but it is the eponymous cenote which really draws the most visitors &#8211; as well as the skilled divers.<\/p>\n<p>From the surface, cenote Chikin Ha is a paradisical slice of tropical water surrounded by jungle. You can snorkel and scuba dive here while the sun beats down and have one of the most memorable experiences of your life. But to get into the cavern&#8217;s depths, you need advanced cave diving qualifications. You can use the stone steps to access the deeper parts of the cave where you&#8217;ll find amazing rock formations, fossils and more &#8211; well worth the time of even the experienced cave diver.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha21-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Chikin Ha\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha21-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha21-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha21-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha21.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha19-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Chikin Ha\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha19-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha19-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha19.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha16-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Chikin Ha\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha16-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha16-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha16-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha16.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There a large number of facilities for you to take advantage of here too, including places to eat, showers, toilets, dressing rooms and equipment hire options.<\/p>\n<h2>How to get to cenote Chikin Ha<\/h2>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3737.1623632468118!2d-87.26361643507619!3d20.499569336287454!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e378005b6b203%3A0x7fd2e6ec3e87d392!2sCenote+Chikin+Ha!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sbg!4v1551962217811\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can reach Chikin Ha by following Highway 307 north from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/riviera-maya\/tulum\/\">Tulum<\/a> towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/riviera-maya\/playa-del-carmen\/\">Playa del Carmen<\/a>. It&#8217;s situated about 23 km before you reach Playa. The road which leads to Chikin Ha park is pretty much adjacent to the entrance to Kantun Chi Ecological Park, so be sure not to miss it.<br \/>\nTravel about a mile or so down the road and you&#8217;ll find the cenote.<\/p>\n<h2>Chikin Ha Cenote &#8211; diving<\/h2>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FDS0A5FXv9c\" width=\"100%\" height=\"600px\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"table\"><\/div>\n<p>You&#8217;ll find that a lot of people enjoy snorkelling and renting lifejackets to swim here. Some people even go on a bike tour of the park or go zip lining over the cenote nearby for a bit of excitement too. The views when snorkelling are beautiful. But for those who came for cenote diving in Playa del Carmen and the surrounding area, only getting deep beneath the surface will do. True Chikin Ha cenote diving requires you to have advanced-level diving skills.<\/p>\n<h2>Check the prices for Cenote Adventures<\/h2>\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>204USD<\/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>174USD<\/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>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=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>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=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>564USD<\/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>684USD<\/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>564USD<\/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>204USD<\/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>249USD<\/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>124USD<\/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>124USD<\/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>144USD<\/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>214USD<\/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>154USD<\/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>214USD<\/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>164USD<\/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>267USD<\/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>204USD<\/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>174USD<\/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>214USD<\/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>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=107\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full Open water course &#8211; 5 Dives + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>564USD<\/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>564USD<\/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>124USD<\/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>144USD<\/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>214USD<\/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>154USD<\/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>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=116\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc0aCrocodile Night Snorkel Cenote Tour from Playa\ud83d\udc0a<\/td>\n<td><strong>164USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=135\">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 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>267USD<\/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>204USD<\/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>174USD<\/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>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=309\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive from Puerto Aventuras<\/td>\n<td><strong>154USD<\/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>564USD<\/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>564USD<\/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>124USD<\/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>214USD<\/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 or Puerto Aventuras<\/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<p>Diving here with Ko&#8217;ox is usually a dive of between 40 and 60 minutes as there is quite a long permanent dive line. The water is usually around 23-25\u00b0C in terms of temperature and the visibility tends to be excellent.<\/p>\n<p><b>Certification:<\/b>\u00a0you need to have open water dive qualifications for the shallow sections of this cenote. The deeper portions are very much an advanced dive.<\/p>\n<h2>Topography<\/h2>\n<p>This cenote resembles something of a massive half-circle from above. This is filled with perfectly clear water and surrounded by the vibrant green of jungle trees. There is a large undercut area which leads down into deeper depths. There&#8217;s only a single cavern to dive in here, but you can follow a tunnel which passes through the halocline to reach the nearby Cenote Rainbow. This latter is so called because of the incredible light shows available here.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha10-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Chikin Ha\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha4-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Chikin Ha\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha15-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Chikin Ha\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha15-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha15-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Cenote-Chikin-ha15.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>The surface<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Explore the open-air parts of Chikin Ha and you&#8217;ll experience all of the stunning beauty which cenotes are known for the world over. You can snorkel, swim and relax in the warm waters and not venture into the deeper cavern if you don&#8217;t want to. There are exciting colourful fish which won&#8217;t be afraid to swim around and close to you, as well as intriguing rock formations and blooms of algae which you can see without losing sight of the surface.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote7-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Chikin Ha\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote7.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Chikin Ha\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote8.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Chikin Ha\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/chikin-ha-cenote5.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>The light effects<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Chikin Ha&#8217;s bottom is only a few meters deep in the open water areas, making it the sight of incredible light shows and nature shots which many people take their camera in order to help them to remember long after their dive here. The beams shining down from above don&#8217;t penetrate the deeper areas, but when viewed from near the entrance they are mesmerising.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>The bottom of the cenote<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The bottom of the cenote drops away from the undercut area stretching down to a depth of around fifteen meters beneath the surface. Exploring all the way to Cenote Rainbow &#8211; or the &#8220;Rainbow Room&#8221; as it&#8217;s sometimes called &#8211; is well worth your effort.<\/p>\n<p>Passing through the halocline layer where the fresh and saltwater meet happens at around 12 meters down on your way to the Rainbow Room. If you haven&#8217;t seen this effect before, it is a must-see for your time in Mexico.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>Deeper diving<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When you get into the darker subterranean sections of this cenote, you&#8217;ll be entering a completely different world. Here, silent galleries of stalactites and stalagmites will appear to the light of your torch as you swim slowly between light and heavy rock formations. There are fewer of these than you&#8217;ll find elsewhere, but the gradual erosion of the rock has led to the unearthing of various fossils which you can see in some parts of the cave walls and floor.<\/p>\n<h2>Cenote FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><b>Q. How deep is the cenote?<\/b><br \/>\nA. This cenote ranges from 2 meters in depth to a little over 15 meters at its deepest point.<br \/>\n<b>Q. What time of day is best to dive the cenote?<\/b><br \/>\nA. The best Cenote Chikin Ha hours are definitely during daylight. If you&#8217;re planning on some proper cave diving, you might want to try in the very early morning to avoid crowds. We&#8217;ll be happy to advise you on this when you&#8217;re in the Ko&#8217;ox shop.<br \/>\n<b>Q. Is the cenote freshwater or saltwater?<\/b><br \/>\nA. Freshwater and saltwater with the incredible halocline layer separating them.<br \/>\n<b>Q. Can I bring a camera into the cenote?<\/b><br \/>\nA. It&#8217;s highly recommended that you bring a camera to take some snapshots of this cenote. Whether you&#8217;re diving deep or just swimming around the surface, it truly is a vision of natural beauty. Not something you&#8217;ll want to forget.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5036,"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>Cenote Chikin Ha Diving with Koox Diving | Book Your Dive Here<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for a unique cenote experience - Chikin Ha is a great spot for diving near Tulum and Playa del Carmen. 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