Sac Actun, Mexico

From series “Largest and Most Branched Caves on Earth”

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Lenght: 317.5 km. Deepness: 127 meters.

Diving in the caves is considered one of the most popular and spectacular extreme entertainment, and one of the best spots for this is Sac Actun Cave. Their general length is about 317.5 km, of which only 6 km of galleries are 'dry'. All other tunnels are more or less flooded. The depth of some pits surpasses 127 meters. The research of the cave was started in 1987. The scientists regularly discover the new junctions connecting the complex of the underground vaults with other large caves nearby.

At present, Sac Actun is the second-longest cave in the world and is only the mammoth cave. The divers like the complicated cave system thanks to the comfortable conditions for diving. The entrances to the cave are all along the coast, and the water temperature in the flooded tunnels seldom drops below 20 degrees. The main danger to the divers is the complicated cave structure. So far, researchers have discovered more than 5,000 transitions, which can be very fast.

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Casa Mantra

Located in 0 km from Sac Actun
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Rooms: 4

The apartments have simple décor and plenty of light. They have fully equipped kitchens, seating and dining areas, plus full bathrooms with showers. … More: photo, rates and booking

Villas Colibri by Villas Geminis

Located in 3 km from Sac Actun
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Apartments at Villas Colibri by Villas Geminis feature a seating area, garden and pool views, and a kitchen with a microwave and a refrigerator. … More: photo, rates and booking

Villa la Hacienda

Located in 4 km from Sac Actun
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Villa la Hacienda offers 2 air-conditioned bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. The fully equipped kitchen includes a microwave … More: photo, rates and booking

Villa Clarita

Located in 5 km from Sac Actun
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The apartments offer modern-décor, air conditioning, ceiling fans, seating area, sofa, flat-screen satellite TV and mosquito nets. Guests will enjoy … More: photo, rates and booking

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