Cenote
MANATÍ
CASA CENOTE
Cenote
MANATÍ
The dance of light among the mangroves.
General Description:
Cenote Manatí, also known as Casa Cenote, is located north of Tulum and is part of the Sac Actun cave system.
This cenote features a large open area connected to the sea; surrounded by mangroves, it offers ideal conditions
for a wide variety of underwater wildlife—both freshwater and saltwater species—such as small groupers, snappers,
barracudas, blue crabs, and tarpon. Part of the dive takes place beneath the mangroves, where divers can observe
the halocline (freshwater mixing with saltwater) and the dance of sunlight filtering through the mangrove roots.
Occasionally, Morelet's crocodiles (*Crocodylus moreletii*) can be spotted swimming in the cenote.
Key Features:
- Diving level: Open Water Diver with good buoyancy control. Maximum depth: 8 meters / 25 feet.
- Visibility: Excellent (over 50 meters / 160 feet); decreases at the halocline and in areas with tannic acid.
- Water temperature: Constant between 24°C and 26°C (75°F–78°F).
Highlights:
- Light Effects: Sunlight rays dancing among the mangroves surrounding the cenote.
- Halocline: A dividing layer between fresh and salt water that creates unique visual distortions.
- Open and Bright Environment: Spacious passages ideal for comfortable, relaxing navigation, alternating between open water and swimming beneath the mangroves.
- Explosion of Aquatic Life: A place where many freshwater and saltwater species coexist.
