Rio Secreto Underground River and Crystal Caves: A Glance at Mayan Underworld on Yucatan Peninsula
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Río Secreto
Discover the mystical Rio Secreto, an underground river and crystal caves on the Yucatan Peninsula. Swim through stunning caverns and explore the Mayan underworld. Optional visit to Tulum ruins available.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rio Secreto - This attraction is located near to Playa del Carmen, you will observe a natural history dating back millions of years and you will be able to swim about one kilometer below of the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites in groups of 10 people maximum on the underground river.
What's Included
- All essential gear included (wet suit, hard hat, water shoes, life vest)
- Experienced professional guide
- Option for a guided tour in the Tulum Archaeological zone
- Delicious lunch provided
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off available
- Access to lockers and towels
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Additional Information
Discover the captivating Rio Secreto, a marvel of nature on the Yucatan peninsula. Hidden away from the bustling crowds, this subterranean route is a significant segment of the Mayan netherworld. The enigma of this liquid network lies in its enigmatic aura, where serenity acquires a novel interpretation. Engage in moments of profound connection and contemplation that you’ll cherish forever.
A knowledgeable local guide will assist you in traversing the generally waist-deep waters, guiding you to paddle and swim through a labyrinthine cave adorned with fanciful formations of stalactites and stalagmites. What sets this adventure apart is the opportunity to enhance your visit with a trip to the Tulum ruins, offered as an additional experience.
- Passengers must weigh less than 250 pounds (113 kg)
- Minimum age is 4 years
- The duration for the option Rio Secreto Admission tour is 03:30 hrs. (approximately)
- The duration for the option Rio Secreto Tour + Transportation is 06:00 hrs. (approximately)
- The duration for the option Rio Secreto + Tulum Tour is 08:00 Hrs. (approximately)
Location
Río Secreto
Rio Secreto is located near to Playa del Carmen.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
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Monica_r
Mar 29, 2024
Excellent experience - It was beautiful and we had a great time! My teenage son loved it si much! The caves are great and they provide you with the gear you need to be safe!
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Sandra_p
Mar 28, 2024
Underworld Exploration - We had an amazing time. My family really enjoyed it. The caves felt mystical. Diego made it quite the experience. I also enjoyed riding my bike through Coba. The same path our ancestors lived. It's a must do
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Andrea_r
Mar 27, 2024
Recommended - Beautiful experience, Karina was excellent, with a lot ok knowledge and charm, it is an activity that I recommended for the whole family.
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Michael_c
Mar 27, 2024
Great day! - Our family of 5 had a fantastic time on this tour. Our guide, Tianara, was really excellent and knowledgeable. She spoke with perfect clarity and humor in two languages and was very helpful and friendly to us all day. Our brave, adventurous kids (ages 5 and 9) loved both the underground cave tour and the Tulum ruins tour. Make sure your kids are physically capable and confident if you bring them. My only complaint about the day was that the photos were extremely overpriced and the photo salespersons were pushy. However, the photographer was awesome and very friendly. Still, a great day full of memories.
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Andrea
Mar 24, 2024
Beautiful experience - Gorgeous experience, Karina was amazing, she has a lot of knowledge and she makes you feel safe and relax, I highly recommend this experience! Our driver was Octavio and he was punctual, courteous, and caring. We have incredible memories thanks to them.
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Karl_s
Mar 16, 2024
Truly one of a kind experience - Truly one of a kind experience. I did the Coba combo. The tour was organized meticulously, despite my worries. A shuttle came to pick me up from a hotel in the Hotel Zone. It took 1-1.5 hour to get to the location. Our guide was Jero and he was great. We did the Coba tour first and ate late lunch (good enough).
The cave, oh the cave was simply awe-inspiring. The raw beauty of nature unfolds before you, and you swim in it! This experience alone justifies my trip to Cancun. Kudos to the whole team for designing and executing such a wonderful tour.
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Robbin
Mar 11, 2024
Fantastic First Time Experience - Fantastic experience for my partner & I’s first time in Cancun! Very informative but in an exciting way. Our tour guide Tainara was fantastic translating for my partner in english while also keeping everyone involved.
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Mariannatravels
Mar 5, 2024
A wonderful experience for everyone - It was an amazing experience for us including our 8 year old. We were sceptical about this tour but it truly turned out to be so much fun. We took the plus experience with the bike ride and repel into a cave. Our guide was Imelda and she was very nice and knowledgeable and made sure everyone had a great time and was safe. Photos were $30 each (digital only) or 120$ usd for all of them in digital version.
The food was delicious at the included buffet and transportation was efficient.
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Allison
Mar 1, 2024
We love rio secreto and our tour guide Aaron! - My husband and I had a fantastic rio secreto experience with Aaron our guide! Aaron was very informative about the caves and also made us laugh throughout the entire tour. We recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Playa del Carmen and Tulum areas.
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Elena_m
Apr 3, 2024
Nice experience with expensive photos - This trip was wonderful and very special, good organised. Our guide Mauricio is excellent!
The only: we may not make photos ourselves. We had a good photographer with us but prices for photos is incredible high! 1 for 40$ or all for 120$!! We did it because of special experience but it damaged our memory
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