The Pit (El Pit) Cenote
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- 4BMB Passage
- 5Jill's Chamber
- 6The Next Generation Tunnel
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About this site
The Pit Cenote is a deep cenote near Tulum, known as the Cathedral of Light for its large chamber that feels like an underwater cathedral. It is rated advanced, with a maximum depth of 119 metres and great visibility.
Light beams cut through the cavern when conditions are right, and the best of them come from April to August. A hydrogen sulfide layer and a halocline create visible layers in the water column.
The water holds a steady 24 to 25°C through the year.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydasReported here · unconfirmed
Yellowtail ParrotfishSparisoma rubripinneReported here · unconfirmed
Stoplight ParrotfishSparisoma virideReported here · unconfirmed
Striped ParrotfishScarus iseriReported here · unconfirmed
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