Cenote Kukulkan is one of many cenotes in Yucatan Peninsula known for the sun light effect. Located close to the Cenote Chac Mool, these two are often visited together, providing a wonderful natural treat for tourists seeking beautiful cenotes in the area.
Cenote Kukulkan is an open area cenote that comes with a depth of 10 meters or 32 feet. This open area gets a sun light beam that penetrates into the water, along with the surrounding areas of the cenote. It is part of the Chac Mool System with the entrance about 200 feet away from the entrance to the cenote.
To access the cenote, you must go through a beautiful pond that is located on one side of the cenote. The cenote is also the halocline when you reach the 10-meter zone. This halocline is where the salt water and fresh water meet. This area results in the light being reflected back to the walls of the cavern. The light effects look amazing against the darkness within the cave.
Cenote Kukulkan is a popular dive destination in Mexico. During your dive, you will make your way through a large cavern that encompasses the cenote. This is a picturesque dive that reach a maximum depth of 15 meters. The water visibility is good up to the 25-30 meter range. Blurry vision is an issue with this dive due to the low ceiling.
The cavern that houses Cenote Kukulkan is composed of white limestone. This creates a beautiful illumination during the dive when light comes in. Aside from the beautiful light effect, there are stalactites and fossils that are visible on the site.