Cenote Negro
Cenote Negro, Laguna Bacalar
An underwater natural sinkhole in the lagoon, over 100 meters deep. The water surface shifts abruptly from light blue to deep black, visible from a boat.
The Cenote Negro is a deep sinkhole in the floor of Bacalar Lagoon, over 90–100 meters deep. Surrounded by light blue shallow water, a large area of nearly black deep water creates a striking contrast. It is the darkest step in the lagoon's gradient of colors. Tour boats pause here briefly for commentary, but swimming in the deep water is not recommended. It is well suited to combining with the Pirate Canal and Bird Island on a boat tour.
Opening hours
Follows boat schedule (about 08:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Balneario Ejidal de Bacalar
- Fort of San Felipe
- Isla de los Pájaros
- Bacalar Pueblo Mágico Centre
- Bacalar Lagoon
- Pirates' Channel
- Cenote Cocalitos
- Cenote Azul