Ponderosa

Yucatan Cenotes, Mexico

Depth

20m

Visibility

30m - 90m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

Ponderosa

Yucatan Cenotes, Mexico

Depth

20m

Visibility

30m - 90m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Advanced

About Ponderosa

Ponderosa is an incredibly large and remarkably beautiful cenote, found close to Playa Del Carmen. Many different marine specimens can be found here, including, turtles, freshwater eels, many fish and aquatic plant life. There is limitless visibility. This is a prime site for both diving and snorkeling. The cavern dives here are more open water than other cenotes, it is also favored by photographers because of the amazing light penetration. Guides are recommended for cave dives. There is a massive area to explore via snorkeling with many different fish available.

Ponderosa Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Cave, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

30m – 90m

Experience Level

Advanced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 47%

O₂

CNS Load (35 min)

12% at 18m / 36%

O₂

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Various

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Dive Site Hazards

Remote Silt Disturbance — Silt can be disturbed metres away from the source.
Rapid Stress Escalation — Stress can increase sharply when visibility or navigation degrades.
High Cognitive Load Navigation — Complex passages increase mental workload even on a line.

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