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Scuba Diving Cenotes The Pit and Nicte Ha

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Cenotes The Pit and Nicte Ha

Cenote The Pit is renowned for its layered waters, featuring a fresh water surface that transitions into a mystical hydrogen sulfide cloud, and then into the deep, clear saltwater below. This ethereal environment, combined with the cenote’s impressive depth and the ancient fossilized remains embedded in its walls, offers divers an unparalleled journey into the Earth’s depths.

Cenote Nicte-Ha, a hidden jewel in the Yucatan Peninsula, offers divers a serene and enchanting underwater landscape. Distinguished by its crystal-clear waters and flourishing aquatic flora, Nicte-Ha is a very picturesque diving spot. This cenote, whose name translates to “Water Flower,” is a freshwater sanctuary adorned with a tapestry of lily pads and vibrant fish.

With our package, divers will transition from the profound, mysterious depths of The Pit, where geological time stands still, to the gentle embrace of Nicte Ha, where water lilies and light play create a serene underwater ballet, encapsulating the essence of the Yucatan’s subaquatic splendor.

At a glance

  • Price: 4,000 MXN per person (about US$215)
  • Dives: 2 dives, one in each cenote
  • Schedule: 8 am to 3 pm
  • Meeting point: downtown Playa del Carmen, address sent on WhatsApp
  • Level: Advanced Open Water (or equivalent) minimum
  • Group: 4 divers maximum per guide
  • Included: equipment, transport, cenote entrance fees, snacks and sandwich
Triton Diving explorer suspended amidst sunbeams in the deep blue of The Pit Cenote
Triton Diving enthusiast amidst an underwater ballet of autumn leaves in the clear waters of Cenote Nicte Ha

Your Dive

Your diving experience at Cenotes The Pit and Nicte Ha takes place over one day, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Departure at 8 a.m. from downtown Playa del Carmen to the first cenote for the first dive
  • Afterwards we head to the second cenote for the final dive
  • Required level: Advanced Open Water minimum.

Warning: do not fly for 18 hours after diving.

Overview

Your experience

With Triton Diving, diving is a complete experience. What’s included:

  • Equipment rental
  • Air tanks
  • Transportation from downtown Playa del Carmen to the cenotes
  • Lunch and a drink
  • Snacks for the day
  • And above all: the cenote entrance fees!

FAQ

Yes. Equipment rental is included in every Triton Diving package. You’re also welcome to bring your own gear!

No, Triton Diving takes care of everything, including transportation. We meet in downtown Playa del Carmen, and we’ll send you the exact address on WhatsApp. We bring you back there at the end of the trip.

To keep the experience personal, cenote groups are limited to 4 divers per guide. If you’re a bigger group, we simply bring more guides!

We recommend a swimsuit, a towel, water shoes or sandals, and a change of clothes. Triton Diving provides all the dive gear, but feel free to bring your own mask and fins if you prefer.

Triton Diving offers try dives to introduce beginners to scuba diving.

You can then get your Open Water certification to dive independently and discover new places.

It depends on your situation. Please contact us before booking and we’ll guide you through the process.

Yes. To make the most of your cenote dive, please contact us before booking so we can arrange a short refresher session.

Cenote dives can be suitable for beginners, depending on the cenote. Triton Diving offers introductory cenote dives that are perfect for newly certified divers or those with limited experience. Our experienced instructors give thorough briefings and make sure all safety measures are in place, so beginners feel comfortable. However, some cenote dives require advanced skills because of their depth and complexity.

For a first experience, the beautiful Chac Mool cenote is perfect: it suits all levels and has many of the highlights divers come to see in cenotes.

Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, your level and your group size. Once you pick a date, a short diver form and a $60 deposit per person ($120 if you book several days) confirm your spot. Pay it by Wise, bank transfer or payment link, with no fees; it’s deducted from the price and the balance is paid on site in pesos. Up to 48 hours before, it’s refunded or moved; under 48 hours, it’s kept. If the weather cancels the trip, we reschedule or refund in full.

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