Cenote Aerolito de Paraiso in Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel, on the east coast of Mexico and in the Carribean Sea, is heaven for divers. There are numerous places and areas that divers can enjoy and explore. The coast of Cozumel offers magnificent reefs full of marine life from sponges to sharks as well as ship wrecks and other sights. Cozumel caters to divers whether they are novice or expert including those who love snorkeling. There are other opportunities away from the coast for divers to enjoy.

Cenote diving is becoming popular with divers who have become bored with the mundane and traditional. Cenotes are basically sinkholes that are filled with water and are connected to elaborate underground caves. These caves can go on for miles and miles and offer amazing sights of rock formations and a variety of life. The Cenote Aerolito de Paraiso is in the Cueva Aerolito system. This cenote is minutes from town and is the largest on Cozumel. The waters of cenotes are generally fresh and were once used as a water source for the Mayans. The currents inside the cenotes vary from slow to fast and should be approached cautiously.

The Cenote Aerolito de Paraiso sports an impressive amount of life including barracuda and sea stars. The cenote can reach 3000 feet in depth and is certainly not for novices. All cenote dives should be taken with a partner and by experienced divers. Cenotes can be very dangerous and accidents can result in death.

For divers willing to undergo the challenge of Cenote Aerolito de Paraiso will be greatly rewarded by the experience. This cenote is absolutely breathtaking and is a must see for divers looking for something new and exciting.