What is the deepest cenote dive?
What is the deepest cenote dive? Cenote El Pit The Pit is the largest underwater cave in the world! It´s a deep and rugged gash in the jungle floor, part of Dos Ojos cave system. You will be amazed by fascinating light beams that penetrate the cavern for more than 40 metres down (120ft).
Is it safe to dive in cenotes?
Diving in general may be dangerous if it is not done the proper way. An experienced cenote guide is more than recommended. And that's why we are diving only with certified divers. The overhead environment itself is not a hazard in cavern diving.
What is the disease in the cenotes in Mexico?
Outbreak of histoplasmosis detected in tourists visiting cenotes in Yucatan. Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by inhaling the spores of a fungus usually found in bird and bat droppings.
Is the water in a cenote drinkable?
The Yucatán Peninsula has almost no rivers and only a few lakes, and those are often marshy. The widely distributed cenotes are the only perennial source of potable water and have long been the principal source of water in much of the region.
What bacteria is in cenotes Mexico?
This week, tourists have been warned to take precautions when visiting cenotes in the Mexican-Caribbean, after E Coli bacteria were found in 6 of the most-visited spots. The cenotes with the highest rate of bacterial infection were found in Tulum, at the Cristal, Calavera and Casa Cenotes.
Are cenotes clean to swim in?
The cenote is a popular, frequently regulated attraction that, for years, has been deemed safe for swimming.
Are there fish in cenotes?
Freshwater fish: Cenotes in the Tulum area are known to host various species of freshwater fish, including cichlids, tetras, catfish, and mollies. These colorful fish can be found swimming around the cenote's clear waters, adding vibrancy to your snorkeling experience.
Why is cenote water so clear?
Cenotes are famous for their strikingly clear water. The water is so clear because it comes from rain water that has slowly filtered through the ground, which removes particulates from the water along the way.
Are there bull sharks in cenotes?
Bull sharks can also swim in freshwater and seek its feeling. They are drawn to the freshwater cenotes pump out into the sea nearby the dive site and also the abundant food supply of fish and turtles in the area. Don't miss this amazing experience and enjoy diving with bull sharks in Mexico.