Cenote
NOHOCH NAH CHICH
Cenote
NOHOCH NAH CHICH
The Stalactite Temple and Subterranean Cathedral.
General Description:
Located north of Tulum, Nohoch Nah Chich is one of the most celebrated geological wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula. Meaning "The Giant Birdcage" in Mayan, this cenote serves as one of the most spectacular entrances to the Sac Actun system—one of the world's longest underground rivers. Renowned for its astounding density of rock formations, divers navigate through crystal-clear freshwater corridors decorated with countless ancient stalactites, stalagmites, and monumental limestone columns. It offers a serene, highly protected, and magical dive profile tailored for divers who appreciate pristine subterranean aesthetics.
Key Features:
- Diving Level: Open Water Diver certification or higher required, with excellent neutral buoyancy control to protect fragile speleothems).
- Maximum Depth: 6 – 8 meters / 20 – 25 feet (Shallow depth profile offering long, relaxed bottom times).
- Visibility: Outstanding (50+ meters / 160+ feet of crystal-clear freshwater transparency).
- Water Temperature: Constant 24 °C – 25 °C (75 °F – 78 °F) year-round.
Highlights:
- Unrivaled Speleothem Density: A subterranean labyrinth adorned with needle-thin stalactites, towering pillars, and limestone drapes.
- Gateway to Sac Actun: Dive into one of the most iconic and pristine sections of the world's longest underground river system.
- Mystical & Intimate Ambience: Overhead cavern passages where light beams and dive torches illuminate breathtaking geological formations.
