Pit / dream gate

2 dives the pit and dream gate

el Pit

According to the standards we start with the deepest dive: The Pit. It is very difficult to say which is the most beautiful cenote but the Pit is a magic place. Imagine: the sun rays penetrate until 90 feet/30 meters crashing with a thin white hydrogen sulfid cloud. Once in the water, stop and appreciate the calm around you, descend in the middle of the cenote in full light through a shallow halocline 50ft (14m) towards the hydrogen sulphide cloud at 100ft (30m). Tree branches eerily stick out of a multi-deep cloud of smoke, what appears to be the cavern floor becomes visible, but it do not stop there! El Pit continues deep under the cloud and narrows in darkness to 400ft (120m).

dream gate

The dive start from a platform in a stunningly decorated cavern. After 30 min we reach an air dome with roots coming in through the ceiling. In the summertime at midday 2 light rays are passing trough holes in the ceiling, creating a spectacular light display.  Dream Gate will more than compensate for any inconvenience! You don’t find many divers there, often you will be the only group. In some places you have to dive close to the bottom which is covered in black silt, very good buoyancy is needed and you should be comfortable with the dark. 

Duration

6 hours

Includes

• Two dives including tanks & weights
• All equipment & light
• Water and snacks
• Small groups and personal service—maximum of 4 divers per guide
• Transportation between the dive shop and the dive sites

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Level / Certification required: Advanced Open Water Diver or higher with no more than 1 year without diving.
• Maximum depth 10 meters / 30 feet.
• All tours are subject to weather conditions.
• Entrance fee el Pit and Nicte Ha 600 pesos
• Ages 15+ years or older