Hells Bells and Maravilla Cenotes
Cenote Hell’s Bells/Zapote
If you want to be one of the lucky few to experience the most unique dive in the world, Cenote Hells Bells is for you.
Neighbouring sinkholes also contain Hells Bells-like structures, but they are much smaller than these at Hells Bells cenote. These bell-like formations are not found in other cave systems on Yucatan and elsewhere in the world. If you have come this far, this is your chance to see it.
Hells Bells cenote is a 54-metre-deep (177 ft) hourglass-shaped cavern.
The Bell-shaped formations are found at 28 m/90 ft. The hydrogen sulfide layer starts at about 35 m/115 ft. We will stay above the hydrogen sulfide layer. The bell-shaped formations suspend from the cenote's lower ceiling - the biggest one measure four meters wide. Hells Bells are usually elliptical or circular, with their lower surface strictly horizontal. They are not stalactites and they are extremely rare. Unlike stalactites, the bells are not created by sediment formation in a terrestrial cave. It is hypothesized to form via a biogeochemical mechanism in an entirely underwater process. Even more interesting, they are alive and continues to grow.
If you are an experienced diver, this is a dive not to be missed!
Location:
55 minutes north of Playa del Carmen.
Cenote Maravilla
Do you want to fly? If yes, this is the cenote for you. There are dives, and there is only one transformative experience. Cenote Maravilla is transformative. The sensation of flying combined with the freedom of breathing air submerged underneath the earth is what you are in for. Now look up. Do you see rays of light from the sun dancing and penetrating the center of the sinkhole? This is a mind blowing experience you will hold dear to you heart.
Location:
45 minutes north of Playa del Carmen.
What is Included:
-Transportation to/from cenotes-
-Certified Full Cave Diver & Instructor Guide-
-Weights, Flashlight, Tanks (Nitrox Available)-
-Lunch, Water & Snacks-
What is Not Included:
Entrance Fees (to be paid in cash in MXN directly to the Cenote): $700 MXN ($41 USD)
Prerequisites:
-Minimum age of 15 years-
-Advanced Open Water Certification-
-50 Logged Dives-
*Pricing is for minimum groups of 2 divers*
(For Solo divers: 850 MXN extra)