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Dos Ojos is a two-chamber cave cenote system north of Tulum that functions as one of the region's principal cave-diving and cavern-snorkeling sites.
Dos Ojos operates in the Cenote segment.
Dos Ojos: Disambiguation
Dos Ojos is not a single round cenote. Dos Ojos is not Gran Cenote. Dos Ojos is not Casa Cenote.
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Dos Ojos: Core Facts
- Cenote type
- Cave (two connected chambers, mostly roofed)
- Location
- About 20 km north of Tulum off Highway 307
- Cave system
- Part of Sistema Sac Actun after confirmed connection in 2018
- Connecting passage
- Roughly 400 meters of dry limestone tunnel joins the two chambers
- Chamber names
- Barbie Line and Bat Cave line are the two named chambers
- System length
- Sac Actun spans more than 350 km of surveyed underwater passages
- Primary activities
- Cavern snorkeling and certified cave diving
- Access
- Managed as a park with a marked snorkeling loop and separate diver entry points
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Dos Ojos: Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Dos Ojos?
Dos Ojos means 'two eyes' in Spanish, a reference to the two round, adjacent cenote openings that make up the site.
Is Dos Ojos suitable for snorkelers?
Yes, Dos Ojos offers a lit snorkeling loop through the cavern zone that does not require diving certification.
Do divers need special training for Dos Ojos?
Divers who want to go beyond the cavern zone at Dos Ojos need cavern or cave diving certification because the passages extend well past ambient light.
How does Dos Ojos compare to Gran Cenote?
Dos Ojos is a mostly roofed cave system built around cave diving, while Gran Cenote is a semi-open site that is easier for casual snorkelers.
Is Dos Ojos part of a larger cave network?
Dos Ojos was confirmed as physically connected to the larger Sistema Sac Actun network in 2018.
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