Timing Your Cenote Dives: Why When You Go Matters

Timing your cenote dives in the Riviera Maya isn't just about avoiding crowds — early morning entries preserve fragile formations like the Pit's wispy cloud while seasonal sun angles dramatically affect light penetration depths from 15 to 32 meters. Understanding how time of day and time of year impact specific cave systems is essential for experiencing these underwater environments at their most pristine and visually dramatic.