Cenote Yaal Utzil

Cenote Yaal Utzil is an open, vertical cenote located in the Yucatan, Mexico, accessed by descending a 12-metre staircase to reach the water's surface. The water opening spans 25 metres in length and 39 metres in width, and the cenote connects to a vast cave network that has not yet been fully explored. Maximum depth reaches 19 metres for recreational diving, and the water temperature holds at 27 °C (80.6 °F).

The terrain combines an open cenote chamber with an extensive cave system beyond, making it suitable for both guided recreational descents and cave diving. Visibility is excellent, and the water is a clear, vivid blue throughout the open section.

Entry is via the staircase down to the water; the site is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00 and has bathrooms, food, and life jackets available on site. The recreational diving portion is listed as suitable from Open Water certification level upward, while the unexplored cave network is territory for cave-qualified divers seeking a more advanced challenge.