Playacar, Playa del Carmen
A small dive centre run by a diver who knows these waters. Xibalba Divers MX is Humann Pour-Heidari, scuba diving instructor and cave diver, and a base in Playacar: guided cenote routes, reef mornings, the winter bull sharks, Cozumel and PADI and SDI courses, in English, German or Spanish.
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Sunbeams entering a cenote cavern above the entry platform: the kind of dive Xibalba is named for.
Small groups, guided by Humann, no hidden costs. Based in Playacar, Playa del Carmen. Read our Google reviews
Who we are
Humann Pour-Heidari is the scuba diving instructor and cave diver behind Xibalba Divers MX. He guides the cenotes himself, teaches the courses and answers the messages, with a personal approach to planning your time in the water.
We speak German, English and Spanish. Tell us your preferred language, your certification and when you last dived when you get in touch, and we plan the right dive or course for you.
How we dive
What we offer
Xibalba is the Maya name for the underworld, and the cenotes of the Yucatán were seen as its doorways. The name fits: much of what we love about diving here happens below the surface, in the light of the caverns and the dark of the caves.
Where we are
Av Balamcanché Manzana 30 Lote 2C, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen. The home reefs are ten minutes by boat from the beach, the cenotes 20 to 60 minutes by road, and the Cozumel trip meets at Coco Beach in Playa at 08:00. On cenote days we pick up in Playacar and downtown Playa del Carmen.
On film
Four short films from our YouTube channel. More in the video library.
Follow along
New dives, new sites and the occasional cave lesson, straight from the water.
Did you know the “Hells Bells” formations in El Zapote are actually underwater speleothems formed with the help of bacteria in the halocline? 🧪 Diving here is a bucket-list experience for any advanced diver visiting the Riviera Maya.
At Xibalba Divers Mx, we specialize in showing you the hidden gems of the Yucatán. Join us for a dive into history and geology.
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Stepping into another dimension at Cenote Maravilla 🌌✨ Known for its piercing light beams and mystical atmosphere, it’s a dive you’ll never forget.
Ready to descend into the Maya underworld? Book your cenote adventure with Xibalba Divers Mx. 🇲🇽🤿
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https://www.youtube.com/@xibalbadivermx Checkout the newest video on our YouTube Channel!!!
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Wreck diving Mama Viña Playa del Carmen | Xibalba Divers Mx #playadelcarmendiving #wreckdiving #diving #lovetheocean #divinginthecaribbean
Cave Diving with Xibalba Crew #xibalbadiversmx #playadelcarmendiving #cavelife #cenotediving #divesafedivesmart
Just enjoying de gorgeous cenotes of the riviera maya 😍😍
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🧭 What’s the difference between an arrow and a REM in cave diving?
📍 Cenote Taj Ma Ha – Riviera Maya, Mexico
In the darkness of the overhead environment, navigation is survival. Cave divers don’t just follow the line — they follow the language of line markers:
🔺 Directional Arrow:
Points toward the nearest exit. It`s your guide out — used at jumps, T’s, or as a permanent reference. It literally shows the way to life.
🟨 REM (Referencing Exit Marker):
Also called “cookies” — these non-directional markers are personalized. Divers place them at junctions or decision points to mark their own exit path, without misleading others.
✅ In training and real dives, we teach you to read and place these with clarity, discipline, and respect. Because in caves, decisions are made before you go in.
Want to learn real cave diving protocols or explore Taj Ma Ha the right way?
DM us to book a guided tour!
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What divers say
Two guests with their own photos, then every verified review, updated automatically.
★★★★★
“We went diving with Humann in February on a recommendation. We did two dives with him at Dos Ojos, and it was fantastic. Communication was quick and easy, everything went smoothly, and you could tell Humann knew what he was doing.”
Isabel S. · Google review, translated from German
★★★★★
“If you are looking for a safe dive center and cool dive spots, Humann (Xibalba) is the perfect choice. Top notch equipment is a given here.”
Dirk B. · Google review, translated from German
Good to know
What divers ask about us before they book.
Humann Pour-Heidari, scuba diving instructor and cave diver, from our base in Playacar, Playa del Carmen.
English, German and Spanish, from the first message to the last dive.
PADI and SDI. Tell us which you prefer when you book a course.
Small. In the cenotes the maximum is four divers per guide, and the Cozumel trip normally runs with four divers.
Av Balamcanché Manzana 30 Lote 2C, Playacar, 77710 Playa del Carmen, ten minutes by boat from the home reefs.
On cenote days we pick up in Playacar and downtown Playa del Carmen. Staying further away, you come to Playa for the pickup.
Yes. Divers with a full cave certification can book guided cave dives planned around their experience and goals.
Through the quick booking form or on WhatsApp. Humann replies the same day.
Next step
Send your dates, your certification and what you want to dive, and Humann replies the same day with a plan, in English, German or Spanish.
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