Tulum
Introduction
Located 130 kilometers south of Cancun, Tulum is very famous for the remains of the Maya civilization... and for diving in the cenotes. Most archaeologists think that Tulum was built in the beginning of the post-classic period (900-1200). The citadel is surrounded by walls on three sides, the forth being protected by the sea... Two dives in the cenotes cost between 60 and 90 US$, plus 8 US$ fee for the entrance.
Travel facts
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Diving type
Destination
![easily accessible](/images/symbols/airplane_grey.jpg)
easily accessible
![bargain destination](/images/symbols/coin_grey.jpg)
bargain destination
Diving level & type
![for beginners](/images/symbols/card_1star_grey.jpg)
for beginners
![for advanced divers](/images/symbols/card_2stars.jpg)
for advanced divers
![shore diving](/images/symbols/beach_tank_grey.jpg)
shore diving
![liveaboard](/images/symbols/boat_grey.jpg)
liveaboard
Diving Characteristics
![pelagics](/images/symbols/shark_grey.jpg)
pelagics
![lots of fish](/images/symbols/fish_grey.jpg)
lots of fish
![lots of corals](/images/symbols/coral_grey.jpg)
lots of corals
![interesting underwater scenery](/images/symbols/cave.jpg)
interesting underwater scenery
Other activities
![attractive natural spots](/images/symbols/volcan.jpg)
attractive natural spots
![gastronomy](/images/symbols/plate.jpg)
gastronomy
![night life](/images/symbols/drink_grey.jpg)
night life
![beach](/images/symbols/beach.jpg)
beach
![snorkeling](/images/symbols/mask_grey.jpg)
snorkeling
Diving Sites
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Bat Cavern
rating : 4.0
type of diving : cave
depth : 10 m
visibility : excellent
description :
After an introduction, done outside under a really torrid sun (50°C), the dive starts at a depth of 10 meters. For security reasons, only up to 4 divers may dive with the divemaster, following a safety rope to avoid getting lost in this underwater labyrinth. Due to the temperature of the water, cooler than the sea, the use of a thicker wetsuit is highly recommended. During the dive, light vanishes slowly. However, with underwater torches, the visibility is really amazing.
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Dos Ojos
rating : 4.0
type of diving : cave
depth : 10 m
visibility : excellent
description :
see above
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