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Cueva de Saturno (Varadero)

  • Max depth20 m (66 ft)
  • CertificationOpen water / no overhead
  • Water temperature≈ 23–30 °C (73–86 °F), varies with the seasonestimated, no reports yet
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A freshwater cenote with stalactites, blind cavefish and shrimp, and also a popular swimming and snorkelling spot. Wikipedia and the local guides call diving 'popular'; CubaPLUS mentions an underwater trail for cave divers.

Cuban law: guided diving with a licensed centre only, and in the galleries at most cavern diving (daylight, 60 m of penetration) after approval by the Comisión Nacional de la Náutica.
Source: Resolución 48/2014 – Reglamento de Buceo Recreativo (FAOLEX) ↗
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A freshwater cenote with stalactites, blind cavefish and shrimp, and also a popular swimming and snorkelling spot.

Wikipedia and the local guides call diving 'popular'; CubaPLUS mentions an underwater trail for cave divers.

Depth and profile
Two galleries to ~20 m deep from the main opening, with smaller side caverns; length not published.
Configuration
Roomy galleries: recreational gear, backmount or sidemount.
DPV: Not DPV-suitable (estimate)
Small cenote: no scooter.
Who can dive where
  • CaveAt least Open water / no overhead
  • Whole caveConfigurations: Backmount / twinset / Sidemount / CCR / Small cylinders / no-mount (speleo sumps)
  • Whole caveGoes down to 20 m (trimix or deco may be needed) · doesn't decide who may dive
Permission neededEntry or dive feeThrough a dive centre or guide

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How to get there

On the airport road near Carbonera, ~20 km west of Varadero: a large opening in the ground with steps down to the water. Open 8:00–18:00, ~5 USD; snack bar. A regular stop for excursions from Varadero, so early or late in the day is quieter. A dive centre on site is not confirmed: arrange the dive through a centre in Varadero.

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Certification requirements, configurations and trimix depths are estimates for planning. Always check them locally and dive within your training. Compiled from web research (Oct 2026): the Cuban diving regulation Resolución 48/2014 (FAOLEX), showcaves.com, dive.site, Wikipedia, Prensa Latina (2024), CubaPLUS, a Varadero travel guide, a Scubaverse report on the caves near Gibara (2015), an Undercurrent report on Punta Francés (1999), the Marina Marlin Cayo Largo page, the UK FCDO and US State Department travel advice, AP and Al Jazeera (fuel and power, 2026), Rough Guides (Isla de la Juventud). Only Cueva de los Peces has a pin (showcaves). Diving in Cuba is always guided and the law allows no more than cavern diving; check everything with the dive centre.