Dos ojos

Cenote Dos Ojos is one of the most famous cenote dive sites in Mexico and known for crystal-clear water, spectacular cavern formations, and some of the best visibility in cenote diving. Divers explore two beautiful cavern routes here: the bright and colourful Barbie Line and the darker, more atmospheric Bat Cave.

Why divers love it

  • Incredible visibility
    The water at Dos Ojos is famously clear, often exceeding 100 meters of visibility, creating the sensation of floating through open air.

  • Two contrasting dives
    The Barbie Line features brilliant white limestone formations and blue light-filled chambers, while the Bat Cave offers a more dramatic cavern experience.

  • Spectacular Formations

    Ancient stalagmites and stalactites decorate the caverns, forming cathedral-like rooms beneath the jungle.

Divers swimming along the Barbie Line at Dos Ojos cenote

Key information

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Certification

Open Water Diver

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Depth

9-10m / 30-33 ft

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Water temp

24-25C / 75-77F

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Visibility

50-100m

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Dive time

45-55 minutes

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Snorkel friendly

Yes

Choose Your Tour

Limestone formations inside the Dos Ojos cenote cavern

Dos Ojos: Barbie Line & Bat Cave

Best for: Diving both iconic cavern lines at Dos Ojos

$3,200 MXN

  • 2 dives ~ 5-6 hours

  • Open Water Certified

  • Minimum 15 years

Sunlight filtering through mangrove tunnels at Casa Cenote

Casa Cenote & Dos Ojos

Best for: Pairing mangroves with Dos Ojos' famous Barbie Line

$3,400 MXN

  • 2 dives ~ 5-6 hours

  • Open Water Certified

  • Minimum 15 years

Scuba diver swimming beneath mangrove roots at Casa Cenote

Casa Cenote & Dos Ojos

Best for: Combining Casa Cenote with the best of Dos Ojos

$4,200 MXN

  • 3 dives ~ 6.5-7 hours

  • Open Water Certified

  • Minimum 15 years

Diver descending through light beams in El Pit cenote

Dos Ojos & El Pit

Best for: Pairing El Pit's light rays with Dos Ojos' Barbie Line

$3,600 MXN

  • 2 dives ~ 5-6 hours

  • Advanced Open Water

  • Minimum 15 years

Divers approaching the hydrogen sulfide cloud at El Pit

Dos Ojos & El Pit

Best for: Dramatic depth of El Pit plus the full Dos Ojos experience

$4,400 MXN

  • 3 dives ~ 6.5-7 hours

  • Advanced Open Water

  • Minimum 15 years

Diver hovering above the mysterious cloud in Angelita cenote

Dos Ojos & Angelita

Best for: Two completely different cenote diving experiences

$4,600 MXN

  • 3 dives ~ 6.5-7 hours

  • Advanced Open Water

  • Minimum 15 years

If you’re not sure which tour is right for you, just get in touch — we’re happy to help.


If you haven't been diving in more than 6 months, we strongly recommend refreshing your skills at Casa Cenote prior to other caverns.

Explore More Cenote Diving in Tulum

Looking for something different?


Discover El Pit Cenote for its famous light beams and deep cavern experience, enjoy Casa Cenote where the ocean meets the cenote in a unique open-water setting, experience Car Wash Cenote with its beautiful light rays and jungle scenery, or dive Angelita Cenote, home to Tulum’s mysterious underwater river.

Dos Ojos FAQs

Why is it called Dos Ojos?

"Dos Ojos" means "Two Eyes" in Spanish, referring to the two neighbouring cenote openings that appear like a pair of eyes when seen from above. These two entrances connect to an extensive underwater cave system and form the starting points for the famous Barbie Line and Bat Cave dives.

Why is Dos Ojos one of the most famous cenotes?

Dos Ojos forms part of the Sac Acton cave system, the longest underwater cave system yet discovered. Its extraordinary water clarity and beautiful formations make it one of the most iconic cenote dives in Mexico.

Is it worth diving both lines at Dos Ojos Cenote?

Yes. The two cavern routes at Dos Ojos offer very different experiences. The Barbie Line is bright and spacious, with beautiful stalactites and strong natural light, while the Bat Cave is darker and more atmospheric and includes a stop in an air-filled chamber where bats live. Most divers choose to dive both lines to experience the full variety of this famous cenote.

If there is a question that we haven't answered, please reach out!