Scuba Diving Tour at Nicte Ha and Dos Ojos – 2 Unique Cenotes from Playa del Carmen
The Nicte Ha and Dos Ojos scuba diving tour lets you experience two completely different dives in a single day, departing directly from Playa del Carmen. If you’re looking for a cenote diving adventure in the Riviera Maya, this excursion blends natural tranquility, cavern formations, exceptional visibility, and professional guidance.
Nicte Ha is an open cenote surrounded by lush vegetation and filled with aquatic lilies. Its visual beauty and shallow waters make it ideal for starting the day with a gentle dive, featuring spacious passages and consistent natural light.
Next, we explore the Dos Ojos cenote, one of the most famous underwater systems in the world. This leg of the Nicte Ha and Dos Ojos scuba tour offers the choice between the Barbie Line or the Bat Cave, both featuring stalactites, haloclines, stone columns, and challenging sections that make this dive truly unforgettable.
This activity is designed for certified divers and is part of our dive options from Playa del Carmen.
If you’re passionate about diving in the Dos Ojos cenote and want to add something new to your experience, this tour strikes the perfect balance between technical exploration and visual enjoyment. It’s also ideal for those who wish to discover Cenote Nicte Ha, a less crowded gem perfect for underwater photography.
Interested in another unique cenote? Explore our scuba diving tour at Angelita cenote, famous for its hydrogen-sulfide layer and its ghostly atmosphere.
For more geological information about the system, consult this official Wikipedia source.
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Plan de la actividad
1. Beginning of the tour: pickup and transfer
The Nicte Ha and Dos Ojos scuba diving tour begins at 8:00 a.m. with a prompt pickup at your hotel or meeting point in Playa del Carmen or Tulum. From there, we head through the jungle to the day’s first cenote: Nicte Ha, a unique visual and natural oasis in the region.
2. Preparation and Safety Briefing
Upon arrival, you will receive a comprehensive session from your certified guide. Your dive equipment will be adjusted, cavern protocols explained, and any questions answered before entering the water. All gear is included: regulator, BCD, dive light, wetsuit, mask, and weight belt.
3. First Dive: Cenote Nicte Ha
Maximum depth: 6 meters (20 feet)
This open cenote is perfect for acclimation. You’ll dive among aquatic lilies, hanging roots, and shallow cavern passages. Visibility is exceptional, and natural light creates a visually magical setting—ideal for relaxing and connecting with nature.
4. Jungle Break and Refreshments
After the first dive, enjoy a break in a natural, vegetation-surrounded setting. You’ll be served purified water, fresh fruit, snacks, and a light sandwich to recharge before the next dive.
5. Second Dive: Cenote Dos Ojos
After the rest period, we transfer to the iconic Dos Ojos cenote, part of the most extensive cavern system on the planet. Here you can choose between two routes:
- Barbie Line: A wide passage featuring stalactites, stone columns, and blue light streaming through majestic caverns.
- Bat Cave: A tighter, more enveloping and technical circuit—ideal for those seeking an intense, mysterious dive among low ceilings and shadows.
Both routes are designed for certified divers who want a safe, guided, and deeply memorable immersion.
6. Return to Accommodation
After the second dive, we’ll return you to your original meeting point. The Nicte Ha and Dos Ojos scuba diving tour concludes with a sense of fulfillment: you’ll have explored two completely distinct underground worlds in a single day.
7. What’s Next?
If this was your first cavern experience, get ready—there’s more to discover. Be sure to explore our scuba diving tour at Cenote Angelita, a unique dive featuring a hydrogen sulfide layer and submerged trees.
And if you want to learn more about the history and geology of Dos Ojos, you can consult this reliable external resource on Wikipedia: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenote
Ready to cross the mirror? Book today and immerse yourself in a journey among stalactites, haloclines, and underground landscapes that few have the privilege to experience.
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