Diving Yaakun & Kukulkan cenotes – 2 epic dives
Dive two contrasting cenotes: Yaakun—deep and blue—and Kukulkan—bright and spiritual. Built for certified divers who want a full cenote experience, including the mystical light of kukulkan cenote diving, where nature and history meet underwater.
Cenote Yaakun – Blue depth & technical challenge
Yaakun impresses from the start: wooden stairs lead to a water mirror framed by jungle and rock. Inside, we descend to 30 m (98 ft) as a skylight cuts through monumental stalactites suspended in endless blue. At 24 m (78 ft) we cross a crisp halocline that ripples with every move—hypnotic visuals for underwater photography and for divers seeking precise technique and full connection with depth.
Cenote Kukulkan – Light, history & spirituality
Kukulkan—named after the Mayan god of light—delivers a serene, contemplative dive. Sunbeams pierce the water, lighting stalactites and casting golden reflections that turn the cavern into a natural temple. In the open area we often see fish and small turtles. A halocline adds a technical touch, while the sacred feel invites quiet observation—classic kukulkan cenote diving.
An experience of contrasts: technique & contemplation
Pairing Kukulkan with Yaakun means two sides of the same universe: a deep, demanding dive and a light-filled, peaceful one. It’s the perfect balance of technique and contemplation—ideal for discovering the range of cenote experiences in the Riviera Maya, from Yaakun’s depth to kukulkan cenote diving.
Full Cave Diver–certified guides
At Cenote Dive Tour, Full Cave Diver–certified,
TDI/SDI-affiliated guides ensure safety, professionalism, and respect for nature on every dive—including kukulkan cenote diving and Yaakun.
Explore more underground adventures
Si te apasionan los cenotes de belleza etérea, te invitamos a descubrir también nuestro tour
Dreamgate, where you can make two dives among columns, roots, and mystical light—an unforgettable setting. The perfect follow-up for those who loved Yaakun and want to keep exploring the Riviera Maya’s underground system.
About this Experience
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Daily plan
Pickup and Transportation
We start with on-time pickup at 8:00 a.m., then head south from Playa del Carmen to Yaakun, driving through Mayan jungle as the landscape grows dense and quiet.
Dive Preparation
Full safety and cavern briefing—routes, communication, buoyancy checks—and final gear adjustments before we enter the water.
First Dive: Cenote Yaakun
Maximum depth: 30–32 m (98–105 ft)
We descend via the wooden structure to open blue; skylight, giant stalactites, and a crisp halocline at 24 m with hypnotic ripples. An advanced dive, perfect for refining deep-water technique.
Surface Interval and Refreshments
Surface break to hydrate and share impressions in the jungle, then a short transfer to our second site: Kukulkan for your kukulkan cenote diving experience.
Second Dive: Cenote Kukulkán
Maximum depth: 12 meters (39 ft)
Located near Puerto Aventuras, Cenote Kukulkan greets us with crystal-clear water and dramatic beams of light filtering from above. As we enter the cavern, sunlight cuts through the halocline, creating golden and blue reflections. Stalactite-covered walls and a calm atmosphere make it the perfect setting for a serene, visually captivating dive—classic kukulkan cenote diving.
Return
After the second dive, we head back to your hotel or residence—closing a day of contrasts: Yaakun’s deep, technical blue and the magical, spiritual light of Kukulkan. Two different dives that together capture the beauty and mystery of Riviera Maya cenote diving.
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