The Cenotes of the Riviera Maya A Complete Guide for Snorkeling, Cavern, and Cave Diving By Steve Gerrard Published by the author 2000 8.5 by 11 inches, 242 pages, softbound

Over 350 kilometers of underwater caves have been explored and mapped near the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo. This book is primarily a guide for tourist divers, with brief descriptions and location and access information on over a hundred cenotes in the area. There is information on cave-diving safety and training. No cave maps, but there are color photos, including many beautiful underwater shots, on nearly every page.

---

Table of Contents

Introduction 4
The Riviera Maya 8
Protecting Our Fragile Cenotes 14
The Cenote Environment 20
Cenote Diving 32
Snorkeling Sites 36
Cavern Diving Sites 58
Cave Diving Sites 78
Accident Analyses 194
The Risks 204
Techniques 210
Exploration 218
Planning Your Trip 230
Cavern and Cave Diving Training Agencies 234