Dive Dos Ojos Cenote: 2 Cavern Dives with Local Guide

Summary

Explore Tulum’s Dos Ojos cenote on two guided dives for certified divers

You’ll slip beneath Tulum’s jungle into Dos Ojos cenote for two guided cavern dives with an experienced local instructor. Expect surreal limestone formations, shimmering haloclines, and even a snack break between dives. With all equipment provided and roundtrip transport included, you’ll surface with memories that linger long after your wetsuit dries.

What’s the experience like?

“You’ll see why they call it ‘Dos Ojos’ once you’re under,” our instructor Luis grinned as he handed me a slightly damp wetsuit. I’d barely zipped it up before he was already double-checking my gear — he’s got this calm way of making you feel like you’re in good hands, but also like you’re about to do something a bit wild. The drive from the dive center to the cenote was short, maybe twenty minutes? I lost track because we were swapping stories about first dives and worst mask leaks (Luis’s story wins, by far).

The entrance to Dos Ojos doesn’t look like much at first — just jungle and a few wooden steps down into shadow. But then you get that first whiff of cool limestone and wet earth, and suddenly it feels ancient. We split into pairs, checked our lights (mine flickered for a second — heart skipped), and slipped into the water. The main keyword here is “otherworldly,” but honestly, floating between those stalactites on the Barbie Line felt more like drifting through some kind of underwater cathedral. Every time my fin brushed against a rock, I’d flinch — not out of fear, just awe at how delicate everything looked.

Between dives, we sat on the rocks eating salty crackers and swapping guesses about how old those formations really are. Luis pointed out tiny blind fish darting near the edge of the light; I tried to say their name in Spanish and got it wrong enough that he laughed out loud. The second dive — Bat Cave — was darker, quieter. At one point we surfaced in a pocket where bats actually hung overhead (they didn’t care about us at all). The halocline shimmered when our lights hit it just right. I still think about that silence under there.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Dive in Dos Ojos Cenote

• Meet at base for equipment
• Drive to Dos Ojos cenote
• Scuba dive: Barbie line
• Scuba dive: Bat cave
• Observe limestone formations and fish
• Enjoy provided snack and water

Top questions

Do I need to be certified to dive Dos Ojos cenote?

Yes, only certified divers (minimum Open Water) can join these dives.

How many dives are included in this tour?

The tour includes two separate cavern dives at Dos Ojos cenote.

Is equipment provided or do I need my own?

All diving gear is provided as part of the tour.

Are snacks or drinks included during the day?

Yes, snacks and drinkable water are included between dives.

How do we get from Tulum to Dos Ojos cenote?

Transportation from the meeting point to the cenote and back is included.

What routes will we dive at Dos Ojos?

You’ll dive both the Barbie Line and Bat Cave routes inside Dos Ojos.

Is there always visual contact with natural light during the dive?

Yes, you’ll have permanent visual contact with natural light throughout both dives.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip transportation from the dive center in Tulum to Dos Ojos cenote, entrance fees covered, all scuba equipment provided (including wetsuits and lights), an experienced local instructor guiding both cavern dives along the Barbie Line and Bat Cave routes, plus snacks and drinkable water between dives before heading back together.