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Cenote Sugarbowl, part of the Sistema Taj Mahal cavern diver tour route. A very popular cenote dive in the Riviera Maya.

Warning signs are placed in most popular cenotes.

Formally renamed Cenote Jacinto Pat, it is popularly known as "The Pit". The deepest point is 392 feet. The Ejido Jacinto Pat has made access incredibly easy and draws hundreds of divers each montn.

The rules are usually followed by most folks. Unfortunately, there was a drowning at Cenote Calavera located 2 km from Tulum, Mexico involving an open water diver on March 1st. I am still trying to get the facts on what really happened.

by STEVE PENN GERRARD It was Parker A. Turner who recognized the importance of a structured system for open water divers to have the opportunity to visit, dive and enjoy these beautiful cenotes during their brief visit to the Riviera Maya, Cozumel, or Cancun. As the first International Safety...

By STEVE PENN GERRARD Before diving a cenote you need to know the risks and your limitations. Any scuba diver who plans to dive a cenote should understand the difference between a safe cavern dive and an open water dive. Open water simply means any body of water using SCUBA which allows a...

Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, part of Sistema Sac Actun. This popular cenote is located 6 km north of Tulum, 2 km west of Highway 307. The cave diver is Connie LoRe of Hudson, Florida.

Cenote Sac Be Ha, part of Sistema Toh Ha located seven km south of Tulum on Highway 307. This image was taken 300 ft upstream on the main guideline. The cave diver is Lena Ericson.

Sistema Ponderosa at Cenote Corral. Using DPV's allow the cave diver to see more of the cave system. It is very important to know the cave before using the machines.

This photo was taken 600 ft upstream from Cenote Pet Cemetary (or known commercially at Cenotes Sac Actun). It is on the "Dark Side of the Moon" guideline.

This photo was taken 800 ft upstream from Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, part of Sistema Sac Actun. Very close to the the magnificent Heaven's Gate area.

This photo is of two cave divers using Submerge DPV machines at Cenote Dos Ojos.

This is a fossilized giant sea turtle shell found in the cave system call Tortuga. It is located 8 km from the Caribbean Sea and is suspected the animal entered the the underwater cave thousands of years ago when the ocean levels were much higher.

A beautiful speleothem decoration found in an underwater cave room called "The Chinese Garden". It is located upstream approximately 1000 ft from Cenote Taj Mahal. This cenote is located three km south of Puerto Aventuras.

Cenote Zacil Ha. Located 800 ft upstream from Cenote Carwash. This site was drastically changed from a tiny hole in the jungle during 2007. The cenote has become a very popular swimming destination for both the local people of Tulum and tourists. It offers safe entries, bathrooms and snack bar.

Cenote Cristalino, part of Sistema PonDerosa. It is located two km south of Puerto Aventuras. It is a very popular swimming site for both the local community and tourists from abroad. Expect many people swimming at this site each day.

This site is known as Balankanche Park. The land owner was using the area for quarrying limestone for construction purposes in Tulum. The machines accidentally broke into a 200 mt section of Sistema Sac Actun or located 6,000 ft downstream from the popular Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich.

This photo is taken in the area between Cenote Dos Ojos East and Cenote Dos Ojos West. This cenote is considered the most popular cenote dives of the Riviera Maya. It is located six km south of Akumal, Mexico.

A review of the hundreds of cenotes found along the Caribbean coast of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula known as the Rivierea Maya. This area is considered one of the most popular destinations for cenote, cavern and cave diving in the world.

This photo was shot in Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, Q. Roo, Mexico on Joanie's Line.