Plongée à Cenote Angelita — Mexico

Cenote Angelita's famous 'underwater river' is actually a hydrogen sulfide cloud at 30 metres that looks like a flowing river complete with fallen trees — one of diving's most surreal sights. Descending through the halocline into the saltwater layer below requires Advanced certification and steady nerves. Otherworldly.

Score
59.5
Visibilité
10–30m
Température
24–25°C
Meilleurs mois
January, February, March
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Cenote Angelita
MexicoCentral America & Caribbean
59.5

SCORE

20.2600°N

-87.4400°E

Cenote Angelita's famous 'underwater river' is actually a hydrogen sulfide cloud at 30 metres that looks like a flowing river complete with fallen trees — one of diving's most surreal sights. Descending through the halocline into the saltwater layer below requires Advanced certification and steady nerves. Otherworldly.

The Underwater River Illusion

Visibility10–30 m
Temperature24–25°C
Max Depth60 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$140
Best MonthsJanuary, February, March, April
CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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ML8.0CH5.0VIS72.0SV35.0TMP80.0DA68.0OP82.0TS72.0GT80.0VAL65.0CRD65.0SP82.0

Marine Life

8.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
5
Megafauna Encounters
5
Reef Fish Abundance
5
Macro Life
10
Endemic Species
12
Marine Life Diversity
8.0
Coral & Reef Health
5.0
Visibility & Conditions
72.0
Dive Site Variety
35.0
Water Temperature
80.0
Depth & Access
68.0
Operator Quality
82.0
Topside Experience
72.0
Getting There
80.0
Value & Cost
65.0
Crowding
65.0
Social Proof
82.0

Dive Types

cenotedeepcave

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Tulum ruinsjungle cenote hoppingbeach clubsSian Ka'an Biosphere

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Tulum Mayan Ruins
  • Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO)

Non-Diver Score

5/10

Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.

Family FriendlyNot recommended
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

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Skill LevelAdvanced
Current Strengthmild

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