- Opening Hours: 8AM to 5PM
- Entrance Fee: 450 Pesos
- Good for Scuba Diving: Yes
- Good for Swimming: Yes
- Facilities: Yes
- Car Parking: Yes
Cenote Pet Cemetery, also known as Sac Actun, might sound scary but it is a natural marvel. This stunning cenote is located deep in the jungle. It was named after the animal bones that were collected on the site upon the initial discovery of this cenote, as well as the underground river system.
This cenote is composed of two different caves with each one having something unique to offer. The first one is known as the Blue Abyss while the other one is known as the Dark Side of the Moon. You can also access the cenote via the entrance to Cenote Dos Ojos.
Majority of the cenote is made up of shallow water with depths of about 3 meters on average. The depth of the cenote can only reach up to 12 meters for the swimming hole. But if you venture to explore deeper into the cenote, this will bring you to the deeper portions of the cenote wherein divers love to explore. A maximum depth of 70 meters is recorded in this cenote with visibility of up to 30 meters.
As a cavern dive, this cenote is pretty shallow. But that does not turn away avid and certified cavern divers because there are plenty to explore underneath the water surface.
An excellent buoyancy skill is required for those who would like to dive this cenote. This is necessary so as not to damage the fragile rock formations that are abundant here. The Blue Abyss is the most popular site for avid divers.
The low current in this cenote makes it suitable for beginners in snorkeling and even non-expert swimmers. It has excellent water conditions, too, which stays warm for the most part at a range of 24-25 degrees Celsius. This makes this cenote suitable for year-round diving.
If you are keen on diving, Sac Actun (or Pet Cemetery) is approximately 143 miles (230 kilometers) long. It will take up to one hour to be able to explore the different chambers found within this massive cave system if you go snorkeling or diving!