- Depth range
- 10–40 m33–131 ft
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Entry
- Shore entry
- Visibility
- 20–40 m66–131 ft
- Water temperature
- 24–26°C75–79°F
Dive-site story
What makes this site worth diving
Cenote Angelita, a deep vertical sinkhole south of Tulum in the Riviera Maya, drops through fresh water to a dense hydrogen sulfide cloud at 30 meters. Bare tree trunks and branches protrude from this layer between fresh and salt water, resembling an underwater river inside a subterranean forest. Descending further blocks all daylight, requiring a dive light to navigate the desolate saltwater zone underneath before ascending back into lit fresh water.
Thick hydrogen sulfide cloud layer at 30 meters
Submerged tree trunks and branches forming an underwater forest island
Lighting contrast between clear upper fresh water and the dark layer beneath
Deep vertical cylinder profile reachable to 40 meters
Location
Find the site
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Plan this dive with care
- Deep profile requires strict air management and non-decompression limit tracking.
- Zero ambient light below the cloud demands a dive light and precise buoyancy control.
- Passing through the hydrogen sulfide layer can disorient divers who lose visual reference points.
Seasonality
Best time to dive
- JBest
- FBest
- MBest
- ABest
- MBest
- JBest
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- SBest
- OBest
- NBest
- DBest
Enclosed freshwater environment maintains consistent conditions year-round.
Marine life
What you may encounter
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater TetraAstyanax aeneus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mayan CichlidMayaheros urophthalmus | Common |
Marine forecast
Current and next 48 hours
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