Other features of the Giant Volcano include
stalagtites which can remain out of sight to reveal a secret entrance to the cave, you just press a skull to make them drop down.
Scientists believe it takes 100 years
for stalagtites and stalagmites to grow just one inch.
He sounded its depths and recovered one of the
fallen stalagtites - stalagmites at the bottom of the approximately 475 ft deep hole.
You will float through caves of crystal clear waters, amazed by the formations
of stalagtites and stalagmites, which took thousands of years to form.
Had he made it down probably 15» more, he would have been able to enjoy the stalagmites and
stalagtites which are the attraction on this dive.
The rim of the hole starts about 30 - 35 feet, just a rock wall until you get down to
the stalagtites.
Several divers have lost their lives in the Blue Hole for various reasons, and as usual, caution is the rule and divers should be fully aware of safety as cave diving rules will apply when they enter
the stalagtite - stalagmite area.
At this depth you will be diving among
the stalagtites and stalagmites.
One of the early articles in the 60's in «Skin Diver» Magazine, written by Al Giddings, describes his explorations in the Blue Hole at that time, wherein he first describes
the stalagtites and stalagmite formations.
After 8 minutes cruising among the stalagmites and
stalagtites, we will ascend slowly on an incline until we reach the shallow coral formation up around 20 feet.
These natural wonders are sinkholes, filled with fresh water and decorated with stalagmites and
stalagtites, which were naturally formed millions of years ago.
An incredible network of freshwater caves and caverns with breathtaking formations of stalagmites &
stalagtites, and underwater lightshows await, at Mexico's famous cenotes.