Cenotes are submerged caves formed during the last glacial period (approx. 1.5 million years ago). The icecaps on the poles expanded and the sea level went down by approximately 100 meters. During this time, rainwater carved pits in limestone bed creating space for the formation of stalactites and stalagmites. What we can see in, e.g., Grand Cenote makes us understand why the first divers had emotional tears in their eyes after they got out of the water. When ice began to melt again, the sea level increased and the seawater started pouring in creating a unique geological formation.
Cenote Dos Ojos is one of the most popular cenotes among divers. It is situated approximately 48 kilometers off Playa del Carmen. The cenote consist of two round basins close to each other giving an illusion of the pair of eyes. Hence the the name Dos Ojos - Two Eyes. There are numerous chambers and corridors there with various difficulty and required skills levels. Divers may encounter plentiful attractions there - light effects, massive columns and stalactites. Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich – the longest system of underwater caves in the world. The enthusiasts of extraordinary views may admire amazing rock formations here owing to exceptional water transparency - up to 100 meters! A unique phenomenon which may be observed here is a visual effect of mixing fresh and seawater.
During this expedition we also took a dive in Cenote Muchachos.
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