Cenote Xoch is a massive and fully open cenote that is coveted for its crystal clear, blue waters. Its most notable feature is the astoundingly deep and clear water, which is recommended for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.
This massive sinkhole has a depth that reaches up to 67 meters (on the western side of the cenote). On the surface, the water looks spectacular as it is as clear as can be – you can even see the bottom of the cave floor from the surface.
Getting into the cenote is already an adventure in itself. You can be lowered into the cenote via a metal fire escape rope. You can also jump into the water as there is a platform that enables you to do that, if you want to get into the water.
Cenote Xoch is popular among divers, especially those who are looking to embark on an exploration dive. When you go deep into the cave, there is a short horizontal cave that comes with a depth of 18 meters. You can explore several passages and that will lead back into the main sinkhole.
While Cenote Xoch does not have any long penetration into the caves during your dive, there are plenty of things to see or do beneath the water. Before you can dive this cenote, you must possess a certification on cave and cavern diving.
During your dive, you will see the cenote walls that are lined with stippled rock formations. These rocks are themselves with reddish algae. This creates a beautiful visual contrast from the red and the blue/green color of the water. Some of the species that you will encounter during your dive include isopods, freshwater sponges, and blindfish.