Originally located above sea level the limestone cave formations started to form millions of years ago. As water dripped through the limestone ceilings, stalactites (suspended from the ceiling) and stalagmites (rising from the floor) formed growing at a tremendously slow pace.  At a point in their formation the earth's crust shifted causing the caves to flood thus freezing the stalactites and stalagmites growth in time.

   As open air caves the early Mayan civilization used them for shelter, as well as sacred burial and religious grounds.  Once flooded, these too have been preserved in immortality.  There are confirmed sightings of these ancient sights found far into the cave systems.  Local divers respecting the sacred grounds have left them uncharted and untouched...

   The Mexican cave and cavern formations are located south of Playa Del Carmen a 1-2 hour drive.  Dos Ojos is one of many cavern systems that are available for tours.  After a short dive briefing, ride on a potholed dirt road through the jungle and a 10 minute walk down a narrow path the Dos Ojos caverns system opens before you. A crystal blue pools is your first clue that you are in for a dive of a lifetime.

   Once you and your trained Divemaster enter the cavern system a guideline is your key to a safe journey.  Only a few yard into the 30 minute dive you encounter your first stalactites, followed by stalagmites, then columns from ceiling to floor.   Slowly you wind your way around and through a maze of limestone formations some large, others dainty as pencil thin icicles all leaving you speechless ...

   Fresh water so clear you forget you're underwater, there is no distortion. The 30 minute dive goes too fast, a 20 minute surface rest and everyone is ready for another venture into the past.

  A past that is set in eternity and needs to be seen to be believed....

   Even the videotape of these true work of natural art does not do it justice.