CENOTE AYIM
'The Crocodile Cenote' in Maya
This cenote is part of SITEMA OX BEL HA – the world’s longest underwater cave system
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| Region | South Tulum |
| Location | |
| GPS Position | |
| Land Owner | Ejido Tulum - Don Lucio Caamal Pech, Son is Luciano Caamal Poot |
| Dive Site Fee | YES |
| Maximum Depth | 60 feet/18 meters |
| Average Depth | unknown |
| Distance Explored / Surveyed | 539,556 feet |
| First Explorers | Gary and Kay Walten- 1997 |
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| Upstream | YES |
| Downstream | NO |
| Cavern Dive | NO |
| Snorkeling | NO |
| Cenotes within Cave System | 98 |
| Cenote Location | Drive south on Highway 307 from the village of Tulum, Go past Cenote Cristal (Naharon) 4.1 kilometers, Take a left into the quarry area and park over to the left side, Locate trail and hike 15 minutes into the jungle |
| Accessibility | DIFFICULT, Requires some effort |
| Cave Description | Both freshwater and saltwater zones. Lots of decorations |
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| Map Available | NO |
| Future Exploration | YES |
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