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Explore the Mystical Río Secreto

5.01 reviewRio Secreto Nature Reserve

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

This tour is truly one-of-a-kind, combining the thrill of underground exploration with an immersive cultural experience in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula. Unlike other cave tours, Río Secreto grants you access to the longest semi-flooded cave system in the region, where only a small fraction of its 100-hectare reserve is open to visitors—ensuring an exclusive and pristine adventure. Led by expert guides, you’ll walk and swim through crystal-clear waters beneath ancient rock formations that have shaped the Earth’s history. A Mayan purification ceremony sets the tone for this mystical journey, making it perfect for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and culture enthusiasts alike. After your underground expedition, celebrate with a toast of Xtabentún and enjoy a delicious buffet, rounding out an experience that is as unforgettable as it is transformative.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Use of all necessary equipment (wet suit, hard hat, water shoes, life vest)
  • Towels.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Buffet and flavored waters.

What's not

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Discover the longest semi-flooded cave in the Yucatán Peninsula, a hidden gem within a 100-hectare nature reserve—of which only 10% is used for tourism, ensuring minimal impact and a truly immersive experience. After a welcome video, a short 15-minute transfer takes you deep into the Río Secreto Reserve. Here, expert guides equip you with the necessary gear and provide a safety briefing before leading you on a scenic jungle walk, where a traditional Mayan welcome sets the tone for your journey. Step into an underground wonderland, where you’ll wade and swim through crystalline waters, surrounded by stunning stalactites and stalagmites, in a mesmerizing 800-meter route lasting approximately 1.5 hours. After emerging from this breathtaking subterranean world, enjoy a celebratory toast with Xtabentún, a traditional Mayan liqueur, followed by a viewing of your tour photographs. Complete your experience with a delicious buffet lunch before returning back to your hotel.

    3 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 12 travellers
Operated by
TulumAdventure Mexico
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Maximum weight recommended 120kg/250lb.
  • Bring swimming suit / closed shoes (tennis shoes) / cap or hat / sunglasses / biodegradable sunscreen / thermos for water and credit cards or cash for souvenirs and/or tips.
  • Electronic devices (such as cellphones, Go Pro, cameras, etc.) are not allowed inside the underground river.
  • A professional photographer will accompany you at all times to capture photographs of the expedition in Rio Secreto. This is an optional service for an extra fee

How it compares in Playa del Carmen

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 1921 experiences we list in Playa del Carmen.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 1156 of 1921.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen is a relaxed Riviera Maya beach town with a buzzing pedestrian avenue, white sand, and cenotes, reefs and ruins close by.

Quinta Avenida, the town's long pedestrian street, runs parallel to the beach and is lined with shops, cafés, restaurants and bars that stay busy late. The beaches are wide and white, with Punta Esmeralda a local favourite for its shallow lagoon, and the water is warm and clear for much of the year.

Top-ranked sights in Playa del Carmen: Rio Secreto Nature Reserve, Fifth Avenue (Quinta Avenida), Cirque du Soleil Joya.

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