Mexico · Caving

Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen

8 Hours Round trip from Playa del Carmen Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore an underground river surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites
  • 02 Walk and swim through clear, fresh water with a professional guide
  • 03 Take part in a traditional Mayan ceremony before entering the cave
  • 04 Enjoy a buffet lunch with regional dishes and soft drinks
  • 05 Choose options that include Tulum or Coba for added cultural discovery
  • 06 Round-trip hotel transportation available on selected options

Discover the natural wonder of Río Secreto Nature Reserve on an unforgettable underground adventure from Playa del Carmen. Walk and swim through a spectacular river cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites, while a professional guide shares the geological and cultural significance of this remarkable setting.

Depending on the option selected, your experience can be combined with additional adventures such as Tulum, Coba, Río Secreto Plus activities, or Puerto Morelos reef exploration. After your cave journey, enjoy a buffet lunch featuring regional flavors before returning comfortably to your hotel.

Discover the natural wonder of Río Secreto Nature Reserve on an unforgettable underground adventure from Playa del Carmen.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Coba
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Check In

Arrival at the reception and services area, at this point we will see a Welcome video after we will get on the road for about 15 minutes to go to the Rio Secreto´s reserve.

Introduction

Once we arrived at the reserve our certified guides will talk to you about the security instructions and provide you all the neceesary equipment to preform this activity safely.

Mayan Ceremony

Before we enter in to this river considered as the underworld by the mayans we need to ask for permission to their gods on a Mayan ceremony perform by a local Shaman

Rio Secreto

Rio Secreto is one of the most impressive natural places in Playa del Carmen, it is an underground river surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites that give an ancient air to this space that has been formed for thousands of years. Let us led you by one of our trained guides on one and a half our and family friendly tour. We will be able to walk and swim across its clear and fresh water.

Lunch

After the tour will have a buffet lunch where we can taste dishes from the region and fresh flavor Waters

Return

Get ready and confortable to go back to your hotel.

Tulum Archaeological Site

When this option is selected . We will visit the remains of an ancient clifftop fortress. Tulum used to be a main trading hub . Walled on three sides . The front open facing the Caribbean sea. The views are breathtaking .Your tour guide will go deep into the main buildings history and astronomical findings. 

Coba Visit

When Coba Option is selected: 

Enjoy a captivating journey into the ancient Maya civilization. Nestled in the lush jungles of the Yucatán Peninsula, Coba is renowned for its expansive network of elevated stone roads, known as sacbes, and its towering pyramids, including the Nohoch Mul Pyramid,  surrounding forest. The site is less crowded than other Maya ruins, providing a tranquil and immersive experience. Exploring Coba, you’ll discover intricately carved stelae, ceremonial structures, and ball courts that echo the grandeur of a once-thriving city. Whether biking through the ruins or guided by local experts, Coba promises a blend of adventure, history, and natural beauty.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Playa del Carmen 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Entrance fees
  • Professional guide
  • Wetsuit,
  • Safety helmet with lamp,
  • life vest
  • Wetsuit
  • Towel
  • Lockers
  • Lunch and soft drinks
  • Rappel, Bike, Multimedia Tour in Cave (When Plus Option Selected)
  • Tulum Guided Tour ( When Option Selected) Includes 20 USD State Preservation Taxes of Tulum Archeological Zone
  • Coba Guided Tour ( When option selected)

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities (optional), photographs (available for purchase)
  • Alcoholic drinks Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • Pier & Reef Preservation Tax when Puerto Morelos Snorkel Selected $20 us cash per person

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant women
  • Passengers must weigh less than 250 pounds (113 kg)
  • The minimum age is 4 years. For the Rio Secreto Plus and Rio Secreto with snorkel options, the minimum age is 7 years due to the additional activities.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Playa del Carmen, MX
Tour start
Playa del Carmen, MX
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Playa del Carmen.

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