Cenote Tajma Ha
Taj Mahal Cenote
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* Please note that we require a minimum of two divers to run this tour.
ENCHANTING TAJMA HA
Welcome to the mystical world of Cenote Tajma Ha, an magical natural sinkhole located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum in Mexico’s Riviera Maya region. This enchanting cenote is one of the fabled entrances to the Mayan underworld, Xibalba, and offers everything one might expect on a cavern dive such as speleothems, fossils, haloclines and mesmerizing light displays bursting through the ceiling into the darkness below.
Tajma Ha is part of an extensive cave system in the Riviera Maya, making it an ideal dive spot for dive groups with mixed capabilities. After the initial descent, the depth remains relatively constant throughout the cenote, making it accessible enough for beginners while still captivating the most experienced divers with its intricate formations and diverse light effects. The cenote features two passageways, allowing divers to explore a separate section of the cavern with each tank.
After you have completed these skills to both you and your PADI instructors satisfaction, you’ll be ready to catch a bit of sun on one of our lounge chairs while our staff transfers your dive equipment and tanks to one of our boats. Once aboard our boat, you will enjoy a 25 minute journey across the Nichupté lagoon and some the most crystal clear water you’ll ever encounter as we head off to the south side of Isla Mujeres. During this time your guide will also run through all of the scuba hand signals for various fish and animals we might find on the dive such as barracuda, grouper, angelfish, eels and… turtles!
Typically, the first dive will be at Cancun’s world famous Underwater Museum where we will visit some of the 470+ sculptures sunk by Jason deCaires Taylor and witness first-hand how the local parrotfish manufacture the beautiful white sand of Cancun’s beaches. For the second dive you’ll get to explore some of the healthiest, most vibrant reefs in the Caribbean such as Manchones Grande, Manchones Chico or Jardines where we will find some of the most beautiful corals in the Caribbean and be on the lookout for the aforementioned turtles. If you would prefer to skip the museum and dive two reefs instead, simply let us know 48hrs before your pick up and we’ll sort out the logistics on our end at no additional fee.
The water around Cancun is usually calm with very little wave action but clients with full stomachs may be prone to a wee bit of seasickness so bringing food aboard the boat is not really recommended. We will however provide you with plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Upon your return to the dock, you’ll receive a short debriefing before being met by our driver who will shuttle you back to your hotel.
After you have completed these skills to both you and your PADI instructors satisfaction, you’ll be ready to catch a bit of sun on one of our lounge chairs while our staff transfers your dive equipment and tanks to one of our boats. Once aboard our boat, you will enjoy a 25 minute journey across the Nichupté lagoon and some the most crystal clear water you’ll ever encounter as we head off to the south side of Isla Mujeres. During this time your guide will also run through all of the scuba hand signals for various fish and animals we might find on the dive such as barracuda, grouper, angelfish, eels and… turtles!
Typically, the first dive will be at Cancun’s world famous Underwater Museum where we will visit some of the 470+ sculptures sunk by Jason deCaires Taylor and witness first-hand how the local parrotfish manufacture the beautiful white sand of Cancun’s beaches. For the second dive you’ll get to explore some of the healthiest, most vibrant reefs in the Caribbean such as Manchones Grande, Manchones Chico or Jardines where we will find some of the most beautiful corals in the Caribbean and be on the lookout for the aforementioned turtles. If you would prefer to skip the museum and dive two reefs instead, simply let us know 48hrs before your pick up and we’ll sort out the logistics on our end at no additional fee.
The water around Cancun is usually calm with very little wave action but clients with full stomachs may be prone to a wee bit of seasickness so bringing food aboard the boat is not really recommended. We will however provide you with plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Upon your return to the dock, you’ll receive a short debriefing before being met by our driver who will shuttle you back to your hotel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Can beginners go diving in Cenote Tajma Ha?
Absolutely! After the initial descent, the cenote’s depth remains manageable, making it suitable for divers with an Open Water certification or higher.
Can novice divers explore the Tajma Ha Cenote?
Exploration of the Cenote Tajma Ha requires divers to hold at least an Open Water certification. However, divers should consider good buoyancy as a requirement as the fragile rock formations found here can easily be damaged by careless diving practises.
Is cave diving allowed in Cenote Tajma Ha?
Yes but this option is only available to certified cave divers who have undergone specialized technical training. Contact us for more info.
What equipment is necessary for diving in the cenote?
On top of standard diving equipment, each diver must have a torch. Wetsuits are also strongly recommend. Cthulhu Divers includes all necessary equipment rental in our pricing. Please note that snorkels, knives, gloves and SMB’s are not allowed into any of the caverns.
What is a halocline, and why is it significant in Cenote Tajma Ha?
A halocline is the visual effect where saltwater meets freshwater, creating a cloudy barrier. While this isn’t unique to Tajma, this captivating phenomenon is more well-defined and easily viewed in this cenote.
Is a tour guide required or can divers explore independently?
Divers with a Full Cave Diver certification can apply directly with the cenote for permission to dive solo. However this permission is rarely granted. Other divers without this certification will need a dive guide with the following qualifications:
Dive Guide Qualifications
- A PADI (or equivalent) Professional certification (Divemaster or higher)
- A TDI (or equivalent) Full Cave Diver Certification
- A license from the specific cenote, in this case Carwash, owners which grants them permission to lead dives in the cenote.
