Cenote Dos Ojos: Snorkel & Dive Guide
Cenote Dos Ojos, “Two Eyes,” is one of the most spectacular cenotes in Mexico: two sinkholes connected by a vast underwater cave system, filled with water so clear that divers seem to float in air. For snorkeling and cavern diving among surreal rock formations, nothing near Tulum beats it, which is why it draws visitors from around the world.
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What to Expect
The two “eyes” are linked by shallow cavern passages where snorkelers drift over otherworldly stalactites and light beams, while certified divers can go deeper along famous guided routes like the Barbie Line and the Bat Cave. The water sits refreshingly cool year-round, and the site is part of the larger Parque Dos Ojos, with several other cenotes on the same property. Facilities are solid, with bathrooms, gear rental, and guides available, and it is one of the best-organized cenote operations in the region. It is also justifiably popular, so weekends and midday get busy.
Best For
Snorkeling and cavern diving among world-class formations, and anyone who wants the most spectacular cave cenote near Tulum.
Facilities
Well organized for a busy site: bathrooms, snorkel and dive gear rental, guides for hire, food available in the park, and free parking.
Location and Getting There
Dos Ojos sits off Highway 307 about 20 minutes north of Tulum (45 minutes from Playa del Carmen).
- By car or taxi
- A straightforward, signposted drive with free parking on site. Arrange the return ride ahead, since taxis rarely wait out here.
- By colectivo
- Budget-friendly vans from Tulum drop you at the park entrance on the highway for around 40 pesos, but note it is then about a 2 km (30 minute) walk down a dirt road to the water, so wear real shoes.
- By driver or tour
- The easiest way, especially combined with the neighboring cenotes in the same park.
Cenote Dos Ojos
Prices and Practical Info
Entry runs around 400 to 500 pesos per person, with snorkel gear renting for about 100 to 200 pesos. Optional guided snorkel tours cost roughly 700 to 800 pesos, and diving packages for certified divers start around 1,500 pesos. Cash is king here, prices shift over time, and the usual cenote rules apply: rinse first, biodegradable sunscreen or none, and life jackets available where required.
Go Midweek If You Can
Tour buses and locals pack the headline cenotes on weekends and holidays, so a Tuesday-to-Thursday visit means clearer water and shorter lines.
Reviews of Cenote Dos Ojos
4.7 · 7,911 reviews on Google
This cenote was the most beautiful one out of the 6 cenotes we went to. It was $800 mxn for 2 people that included all equipment and a guide. This seems decent as the others that weren’t as big and beautiful costed almost 400-500. They also accept USD. Since it was our first cenote, we definitely needed a guide. If you’re not familiar with cave closed cenotes, you definitely need a guide and the equipment. It’s dark inside and they provide you with a flashlight. You can also come here with scuba instructors or your scuba equipment. A good place for the same. The experience of going in an open cenote first and then a closed one is blissful. You see how the roofs fell million years ago, how they’re still standing, how bats survive inside etc. You can also go for a package that includes 3 cenotes which is a bit expensive but you’ll find everything in one place. There was a very sweet photographer who clicked our images but demanded $500 mxn for 15-16 photos which was a bit pricey but he was very sweet about us not buying those from him. His work was good tho. The photos don’t justify how beautiful this place was.
These caverns are really cool diving experiences, especially if your used to ocean diving. Lots of cool rock formations and while being a caveRN and not a cave (i.e. you can dive here with just an open water certification) it is a really cool experience. The one thing I would flag though is that the two lines/paths you can take through the caverns (Bat cave & Barbie) are both fairly short so the dives are pretty short.
Had an beautiful snorkeling experience with two other guys and our guide Armin. The pure beauty of nature, highly recommended.
A truly magical and breathtaking experience. The Dos Oros cenotes are absolutely unique — timeless, powerful, and incredibly beautiful. A huge thank you to Rodrigo, who made this adventure unforgettable. Thanks to him, our daughters were able to swim through the three different cenotes while snorkeling, guided by his flashlight, revealing the magic of the underwater caves. The deep blue colors, the light reflections, and the silence inside the caverns create an unreal atmosphere. It was a powerful, emotional experience, perfectly guided and safe. A moment we will never forget. Highly recommended.
This is a beautiful Cenote. I visited during a scuba diving excursion and was impressed with the park, and the cenote. Some really beautify diving, especially bat cave, which was one of the most beautiful dives. Bat cave has light coming through a hole in the cenote roof, creating a light column, lighting up the room above and below water. The water has a beautiful turquoise color when hit with the light. Great place to just swim for non-divers.
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