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Cenote Angelita: the Mystical Underwater River in Tulum

Cancun Bay Tours July 15, 2026 angelita-cenote-tulum 4 min read

Cenote Angelita, near Tulum, is one of the most spectacular dive sites on the planet. At about 30 meters deep, a hydrogen sulfide layer forms a cloud that looks like a “mystical river” flowing underwater, with branches and leaves giving it the look of a submerged forest.

What to see and do

  • The sulfide cloud – a unique visual phenomenon.
  • Deep diving – for certified divers.
  • Surreal landscape – like floating over an underwater river.

Why it is special

It is a world-famous dive for its one-of-a-kind optical effect, ideal for experienced divers seeking something truly extraordinary.

How to visit

It is south of Tulum. Book your diving experience with Cancun Bay Tours with pickup at your hotel.

Useful links

Swim in the cenotes of the Riviera Maya

We include cenotes on our Tulum & Cobá tours from Cancún.

See the Tulum, Cobá & Cenote Tour →  ·  4x1 Tulum, Cobá, Cenote & Playa Tour

This cenote is visited on your own and is not part of our tours. If you want a tour with a cenote in the Tulum area, we run the Dos Ojos & Gran Cenote Tour and the Tulum, Cobá & Cenote Tour. And while you are in Tulum, do not miss the Tulum ruins.

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