Expert scuba diving advice from Tulum, Mexico. Explore first-hand guides to cenote and cave diving, scuba equipment, sidemount and technical diving, diver training, and some of the best cenotes of the Riviera Maya. Written by an experienced cave diving instructor with thousands of dives in Mexico’s cenotes.
What is the best sidemount BCD for cave diving? I compare Razor, XDEEP, Hollis, Dive Rite and Scubapro, including wing design, dump valves, bungee configurations, streamlining and real-world cave diving performance.
Best scuba diving fins for recreational, technical and cave diving, including fins tested over more than 1,000 dives.
There is no single best scuba mask for everyone. After years of recreational, technical and cave diving, here’s what I actually look for in a mask, how to find one that fits, and which features are genuinely useful.
What is the best dive knife for scuba diving? After years of diving, teaching and guiding in the cenotes of Mexico, I explain why I prefer compact line cutters such as the EEZYCUT Trilobite, what other options are available, and what divers should look for in a reliable emergency cutting tool.
Discover cave diving in Tulum, Mexico. Learn the difference between cavern and cave diving, explore the best cenotes, understand cave diving equipment and training requirements, and find out why the Riviera Maya is home to the world’s most spectacular underwater cave systems.
Cenotes are natural sinkholes formed by the slow erosion of limestone rock. The Yucatán Peninsula is home to over 6,000 cenotes, making it the cenote capital of the world. But why are there so many here?
Learn why sidemount diving has become the preferred configuration for cenote and cave diving in Mexico. Discover the benefits, training options, and how to get started in Tulum.
Casa Cenote is one of Tulum’s most unique dive sites, combining crystal-clear water, mangrove tunnels, stunning haloclines, abundant wildlife, and beginner-friendly cavern diving. Discover everything you need to know before diving Casa Cenote in Mexico.
Discover Car Wash Cenote near Tulum, Mexico. Famous for its spectacular Wall of Light, crystal-clear water, freshwater wildlife, cavern diving, and extensive cave systems, it is one of the Riviera Maya’s most beautiful cenote diving experiences.
Dreamgate is one of the most beautiful cenote dives near Tulum, famous for its extraordinary stalactites, stalagmites, crystal-clear water, and breathtaking cave formations. Often paired with Nahoch Nah Chich, it offers one of the most spectacular cavern diving experiences in the Riviera Maya.
Dos Ojos Cenote is one of the most famous dive sites in Mexico. Discover the Barbie Line, Bat Cave, crystal-clear water, snorkeling, and cavern diving near Tulum.
Discover the top cenotes for scuba diving in Tulum, Mexico. From the famous Dos Ojos to the haunting Angelita, explore the best cenote diving spots with our expert guide.
Explore one of Mexico’s most spectacular cenote dives. Discover The Pit’s famous light beams, halocline, hydrogen sulfide cloud, and incredible depth.
Angelita Cenote is one of Mexico’s most famous cenote dives. Known for its eerie hydrogen sulfide cloud, underwater island, and dramatic depth, it offers a diving experience unlike anywhere else in the Riviera Maya.
A halocline is the layer where freshwater and saltwater meet. Learn how haloclines form, why they create stunning underwater distortions, and where divers can experience them in Mexico’s cenotes.
Discover Cenote Calavera, also known as the Skull Cenote or Temple of Doom, one of Tulum’s most famous cenotes. Learn about diving, snorkeling, depth, entrance fees, photography, and the unique skull-shaped openings that make this cenote so popular.
A comparison of backmount, sidemount DIR, and sidemount short-hose diving configurations, illustrated with a humorous underwater cartoon. See how different setups impact gas management, problem-solving, and overall dive experience!
Cave diving safety is built on training, preparation, and discipline. Discover the key safety principles used by cave divers to explore overhead environments safely.
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