Cenote Angelita boasts of a stark yet strange beauty that is beyond compare. Anyone who has come to see it attest to its beauty that has blown them away.
But that is only the tip of the iceberg. Known as a world-class diving spot, its true beauty lies underneath the water surface. There is a whole new world waiting to be discovered.
The term Angelita literally translates to “little angel”. It is special when compared to other cenotes in Mexico because freshwater comes from the ground and into the sinkhole.
This layer of freshwater sits atop the salt water that comes from underground. When these two different layers met, it creates a layer of sulphate that appears like clouds swirling around from the surface of the water.
Above this cloudy layer of water, the water on the surface is crystal clear. This ensures awesome visibility for diving enthusiasts and for swimmers.
Once you get pass that cloudy layer, the visibility continues to plummet up to 100 feet. You will need underwater lights to navigate your way in this dive. The maximum depth of Cenote Angelita is at 200 feet.
Cenote Angelita is one of the most coveted cavern dives for diving enthusiasts. Aside from the mystical cloud layer of the melding of fresh and salt water, there are also massive stalactite formations in this cenote.
The depth and the challenges of diving deep with limited visibility make Cenote Angelita quite a challenge to dive. In fact, you must have Advanced Diver Certification before you are allowed to dive here. Great buoyancy control and advanced experience are both helpful in navigating the unique diving situations in this cenote.