The "Summer Cloud" (Seasonal)
In warmer months, an algae bloom creates a green mystic fog on the surface. Descending through this green layer into the crystal clear water below is a psychedelic visual experience unique to this cenote.
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Scuba Diving in Cenote Car WashThe Underwater Garden
Dive through a magical open-water lily pond into a crystal-clear cavern filled with light beams and fossilized roots.
4.9 · 391 reviews · PADI-certified instructors · small groups
Level Open Water Scuba Certification
- Level
- Good buoyancy is recommended to avoid stirring up the sediment in the cavern zone
- Duration
- 9 h
The dive
Discover Tulum’sMost Photogenic Cavern
A favorite among photographers for its spectacular light shows and vibrant ecosystem.
Located just outside Tulum, Cenote Car Wash (Aktun Ha) offers a diving experience unlike any other. Named after its history as a taxi washing station, it has transformed into a pristine underwater sanctuary. You start your dive in a large open-water pond teeming with freshwater turtles, colorful tetras, and stunning lily pads. As you descend, you enter a cavern zone decorated with massive chestnut-colored columns and ancient fallen trees that look like a submerged forest. Whether you visit in winter for the crystal-clear visibility or in summer to see the surreal 'algae bloom' cloud, Car Wash is a bucket-list dive for nature lovers.
Certified Cave Guides
Since Car Wash doesn't have a permanent guideline, our expert guides place and remove lines for every dive, ensuring a true exploration feel while maintaining 100% safety.
Full Day Experience
We don't rush. Our 9-hour trip includes comfortable transport, meals, and plenty of time to enjoy the jungle setting between dives
Small Groups:
We strictly limit our ratio to 4 divers per instructor. This guarantees you have space to enjoy the light effects without bumping into other divers.
What You Will Experience
From the mystic green cloud to the crystal clear depths.
Light Curtains
The shallow depth and wide entrance allow sunlight to penetrate deep into the cavern, creating thick curtains of light that dance over the submerged roots.
Jungle Connection
Surfacing in the middle of the jungle, surrounded by birds and lush vegetation, gives you a deep sense of connection with the Mayan world.
Times may shift with the weather
Trip Logistics & Requirements
A full day of adventure from Cancun or Riviera Maya
Pickup & Schedule
Duration: Approx. 9 Hours (Full Day).
Cancun Pickup: 6:00 AM at Always Diving Facility.
Playa del Carmen: 7:00 AM at your accommodation.
Riviera Maya: 8:00 AM at your accommodation.
Cozumel Guests: 7:30 AM pickup at the Playa del Carmen Ferry Pier.
Experience Level Required
Certification: Minimum Open Water Diver (or higher) required.
Skill Level: Good buoyancy is recommended to avoid stirring up the sediment in the cavern zone.
Ages: 10+ years old.
Included:
Roundtrip Transportation from our facility to the Cenote and back to your hotel (Cancun Hotel Zone).
Full Scuba Gear: BCD, Regulator, Mask, Fins, Wetsuit, and Weights.
Certified Dive Master: Expert english-speaking local guide managing navigation and safety.
Lighting: Primary lamp and backup underwater flashlights included.
Breakfast, Lunch, & bottled water
“This trip we dove 2 different cenotes and a night dive!! AMAZING TIME!!”
Non-diver?
Join our snorkeling tours
Experience the marine life from the surface. Perfect for families and groups: while some of you dive, the non-divers can snorkel in Cancun and wait for you in the water.
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