Itinerary
We'll meet in our dive center. You'll try all your equipment with your instructor who will then make on sight a complete briefing about how to use your gear, safety and teach some basic skills. You will learn together how to face unexpected events and how to communicate with your instructor underwater. Once this done, we'll leave together with our vehicle to an open air cenote in the middle of the mangrove : casa cenote (15 minutes from Tulum). There we'll get equiped and get into the water all together to begin your first diving.
You'll observe mangrove roots from below, tropical endemic fishes, some small caverns, amazing plays of light in a crystal clear water.
Stop At:
• La Calypso Dive Center, Calle Sagitario con Osiris, Tulum 77760 Mexico
• Casa Cenote, Tulum 77770 Mexico
See Availability.
La Calypso Dive Center, Calle Sagitario Esquina con Calle Osiris S/N Lote 11, Tulum Centro, Centro, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico
4 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Diving 12 hours before flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
All participants have to be able to swim
The success or failure of the activity is not the responsibility of the guide or the diving center. Once you enter the water and begin the dive, no refunds will be possible.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Posted By : Connector48452231837
We had Bebe as our instructor. He was absolutely amazing. I’m not comfortable in large bodies of water but Bebe made sure we spent 10 minutes practicing breathing through our mouths and instructed us on exactly what we’d be doing before we got into the Cenote. The Cenote is very beautiful. We made it to the bottom and I was still a bit panicky but Bebe reassured me even underwater. He held my hand throughout the whole swim! They took breathtaking pictures and videos of us that are worth it to look back at. We even saw a crocodile at the top of the Cenote ( he brought us to the bottom first to make us look up and see)! Great conversation, clear clear clear instructions and communication. Although I was anxious, I would 100% do it again. We didn’t get the chance to tip at the end because he helped us get a ride back before we made it back to the original instructional location. Bebe is a 10/10! The whole experience was a 10/10 even for beginner divers/ swimmers/ anything. Just breathe through your mouth, kick your feet, pop your ears once in a while, and enjoy!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13
Posted By : Yesenia_P
This trip was amazing and absolutely worth the money! Mariano was very laid back, funny, kind, and was able to explain the basics of scuba diving in a clear way that made me feel secure about giving it a shot. The cenote was absolutely beautiful, and surprisingly fun to explore. I had imagined a big well to sort of practice scuba, but instead it was a fairly deep river winding through the jungle. It was not only a learning experience, but it actually gave a taste of what scuba diving is like as well.
Can’t recommend enough, 10/10!
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Posted On : 2024-04-15
Posted By : Elani_S
Very kind and great guide. Met Federico at the center just off the strip to get some information and did a great first time dive in the cenote. So beautiful and clear! Saw beautiful fish and blue crabs and even spotted Pancito. Amazing experience and there was a photographer who took our photos and video. Our guide was so kind and patient with us when there we had nerves or panic. He even gave us a recommendation to continue our padi training over the week. Highly recommend!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-04
Posted By : Ian_M
This was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I chose to do this for my birthday and I will remember this experience for the rest of my life. I feel like I had an actual scuba diving experience even though I had never experienced before. Our instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and empathetic. I will return!
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Posted On : 2024-03-19
Posted By : Dreamer45718251269
Wonderful experience all around! Mariano was a skilled guide with a great sense of humor! It was a treat to get time with him.
My two sons and I, (20) and (15), had never been scuba diving before. I’m a 55 year old female. Mariano kept us safe while teaching us how to enjoy his craft. The views and the experience were both incredible!
We are a family who travels and we have gone on different excursions all over the world (from swimming with many sea creatures in multiple oceans to flying in helicopters all over, once in Alaska where we went dog-sledding on a glacier, and so many more) and this excursion ranks in the top five for me. My twenty year old says it’s his number one ever! I give it an 11 out of 10!
If you are interested in scuba diving, this is the perfect environment to learn!
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Posted On : 2024-03-10
Posted By : Littleblackcurtain
10/10 experience. So beginner friendly but also challenging which made it so worth it! Our instructor was such a gem and made us feel super safe and comfortable. The Cenote is stunning. Sparked a new love for diving and I can’t wait to go again!
(Make sure you eat a good breakfast before going. You will need all your energy! Prepare to sleep soooo good after. We were exhausted!)
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Posted On : 2024-02-22
Posted By : Megan_L
brenda was an incredible instructor and guide to us as my partner and i have never dived before. even though it was my first time, she explained the equipment, procedure, and safety protocols so thoroughly and had a calming demeanor in the water which eased my nerves and i truly felt like i could trust her with my life. we practiced before beginning our dive and fixed any potential problems (mostly psychological). the actual dive was mindblowing, like entering another world! we saw needle fish, crabs, colorful fish, and ponchito the alligator! the way the light shines into the water is heavenly. overall, i felt so grateful for the opportunity to do my first dive in casa cenote with la calypso diving center! brenda was the perfect guide for us as she shared beautiful, personal stories about her family and diving experience. i could tell she was deeply connected to the water as she shared that she named her son Akbal, meaning 'blue night' for when light enters a dark cave and reflects off the water. we will definitely be back!!! ♥️🤿🐊
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Posted On : 2024-02-08
Posted By : Dana_F
Federico made the whole thing very comfortable. It was genius that there was no boat ride (which wouldn't bother me, but I have family members who can get motion sick, and would enjoy Scuba a lot more this way), and the spot we went to was a lot, a LOT of adventure yet easily reachable in the time we had to scuba. Federico spoke English well, which helped me a lot. Really great experience.
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Posted On : 2024-02-06
Posted By : Julia_C
Gisella was phenomenal, she was patient with me, as this was my first dive. I am really grateful for this experience, and I hope to return soon.
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Posted On : 2023-12-25
Posted By : Brian_M
I had a great time diving with La Calypso Dive Center. Brenda is great and an excellent instructor and very attentive.
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Posted On : 2023-10-22
