Rio Secreto Nature Reserve Tours and Activities

Explore the Rio Secreto Nature Reserve outside of Cancun on this full-day excursion, where you swim and wade in one of the most spectacular underground caves in Mexico. See the famous crystal caves on a tour that showcases the spectacular natural wonders of the Yucatán. Choose round-trip transportation from your Cancun hotel, or meet your guide at Rio Secreto directly.

Embark on the ultimate eco-tourism experience: a visit to Río Secreto Nature Reserve, an incredible semi-sunken cave system located just a few miles from Playa del Carmen. Don a wetsuit, helmet and headlamp to explore this underground river's vast wonders, marveling at its impressive rock formations and splashing through the waters of its limestone tunnels as your guide identifies unique vegetation and tiny creatures along the way. Back on solid ground, savor a traditional Maya lunch and relax in the jungle before returning to your hotel.

Discover the magic of Rio Secreto, an underground river known for its countless stalactites and stalagmites. Walk through the jungle, wade through the river, float in the clear water, and look up at the mesmerizing mix of geological formations. Enjoy a buffet lunch before your return to Cancun. This tour provides a wetsuit and other necessary gear to ensure your comfort.

Río Secreto is the new ecological inspiration of our region. It has recently been designated as one of Mexico’s most distinct and alluring nature reserves, and this unique destination is quickly becoming the pride of all Mexicans. Visitors often feel transformed by their journey deep inside Río Secreto. It’s a rare and exotic opportunity to admire the unequaled beauty of our beloved Mexico and Mother Earth

Rio Secreto is the longest semi- flooded cave in the Yucatan Peninsula. We have 90 hectares of land of which by our conservation programs, we use only 10% for tourism purposes. For your safety, we only manage small groups.

Experience the amazing underground river Río Secreto on this guided adventure. After a convenient pickup, enjoy a complimentary breakfast, a quick tutorial and all the necessary gear you need for a day of exploration. Cycle through lush jungle, marvel at the otherworldly rock formations of an underground cavern, and enjoy a relaxing swim in a semi-flooded cave. Enjoy a delicious lunch—it’s included in the tour—before returning to Cancun.

Imagine being in a place with complete darkness, where your eyes will never adjust and the only light that exists is that of your flashlight. A place where silence is such that if you stand still for a moment the only sounds you will hear are your breathing and the drops of water that fall sporadically from the stalactites. Secret River (or Pool Tunich in Maya) is a set of galleries and underground rivers formed from rock erosion. The grotto fabric is the longest of its kind (not flooded) in the entire Yucatan Peninsula. Among the cenotes that can be found in Yucatan, Río Secreto stands out and is called "Crystal Museum", since it has no true relationship with the other underground caves that can be visited in the state, being this rich in natural crystal formations and discovered less than 10 years ago. Definitely an underground natural paradise near Tulum!

Río Secreto Nature Reserve has evolved by adding on to its great adventure with Río Secreto Plus, a unique experience of connection and adventure with Nature. You will experience a journey into the bowels of the Earth, where you will find impressive geological formations that tell the history of our planet. Your tour includes a buffet lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off, all necessary equipment and a professional guide.

Explore Rio Secreto in Playa del Carmen, including additional access to new features with a Rio Secreto Plus admission ticket. Visit the new 'Dry Route', which includes a visit to the Salón de la Paz for a fantastic sound and light show and a 25-minute guided walk on the interpretive nature trails. Bike through the forest and go rappelling, then continue to Rio Secreto's natural underground rivers and impressive caves filled with unique rock formations. Fuel up with a buffet lunch and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages. Use of all equipment and transport from the welcome center are included.

Experience more of the Yucatan peninsula’s top attractions in less time on a 2.5-hour ATV adventure from Playa del Carmen. On your own personal ATV, you’ll stray from the beaten track and follow a route through jungles, beaches, and rural settlements. Descend to the subterranean caves of Rio Secreto Nature Reserve, swim in the crystal clear waters of a cenote, and stay refreshed with included water and soft drinks. This family-friendly tour comes with a choice of morning and afternoon departure.

Discover Río Secreto, a mysterious and enigmatic place with an incredible geological spectacle created over time. Go through trails and channels under the ground and dive into a magical underground world in the center of a beautiful nature reserve.

Discover Río Secreto and the archaeological zone of Tulum, a mysterious and enigmatic place with an incredible geological spectacle created over time. Go through trails and channels under the ground and dive into a magical underground world in the center of a beautiful nature reserve.

Hike, bike, and swim at the Río Secreto Nature Reserve. This adventure includes admission to Río Secreto Plus, which includes a light and sound show projected on the impressive geological formations inside the Salón de la Paz (Room of Peace). Snorkeling gear plus light refreshments, a buffet lunch, and round-trip hotel transport are provided from Cancun or the Riviera Maya.

In Río Secreto you will experience a magical journey through this true natural world, you can admire the underground nature reserve with undeniable geologic formations, which makes it a perfect natural landscape to explore. A underground world with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites. Opening the underworld to non-divers, allowing you to see the beauty of the Riviera Maya the intricate and incredible caves and caverns created naturally under the Jungle. Get ready to see a panorama that took millions of years to build. Río Secreto offers you a unique experience, with highly trained guides who will make your visit to Rio Secreto an unforgettable experience. Every corner of the Underworld Maya expects new explorers. What are you waiting for?

Discover Cancun’s underground cave attraction Río Secreto on this guided tour. Travel through the caves, swim in the natural underground rivers, and check out the extensive rock formations during your visit. The underground attraction also features activities such as rappelling and cycling, as well as a light and sound show.

Live an unforgettable experience in a place full of magic and natural history, where you can take a tour under the earth, the so-called Maya underworld. Dare to explore the caverns and observe the amazing rock formations from millions of years ago. Find stalactites and talagmitas, each with a peculiar shape and a story to tell. Swim in the crystal clear waters of one of the most beautiful underground rivers in the world and delve into the depths of the mother earth. A specialized guide will accompany you at all times and guide you throughout the tour to tell you about the origin of these magic places. Experience the most complete natural adventure on the Rio Secreto Plus tour!

Experience an authentic jungle expedition! On this tour we will take you to the heart of the Riviera Maya on an adventure that will allow you to tour the jungle and a cave by bike, explore a series of enigmatic caverns on foot, swim and snorkel in a crystal clear underground river. Get to know the wild side of the Caribbean jungle in this exciting Secret River experience! A journey through a glass museum, whose formations tell the geological history of the earth, and certainly a magical experience that will transform your life. With its millennial voice, this site has told enigmatic incredible and beautiful stories. Its walls and formations are like a huge geological library with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites. Their secrets are yet to be discovered and come to light.

An underground river of extraordinary natural beauty. This tour is a journey through a glass museum, whose formations tell the geological history of the earth, and certainly a transformative experience of life. Come and live a fantastic experience in one of the most incredible places in the Riviera Maya that begins the moment you arrive at the Nature Reserve. The tour will be approximately 15 minutes through a jungle path. You will discover an underground world where you will experience absolute silence, walk and swim for 90 minutes through a location of crystal clear waters. You will walk in an astonishing speleological formation of 600 meters between stalactites and stalagmites comprising this protected nature reserve. After the tour, you will be able to enjoy a light meal and you will have the opportunity to relax in this incredible natural habitat.

Enter discover the enigmatic Mayan underworld, our guides will take you on this unique journey of exploration and adventure. Rio Secreto is located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, a place of impressive caverns through which runs a crystal clear underground river full of stalactits and stalagmites. Live a unique experience, as you enter the dark caverns, walking and diving among the rock formations, marvel at the magical world beneath your feet. Millions of years of natural history and a memorable adventure full of emotions await you on this tour. This Mayan Underworld is waiting for you!

Discover the underground river system of Rio Secreto Nature Reserve on the ‘privilege route’ with a personal guide. You’re treated to an exclusive look at the extensive caverns and their dramatic limestone formations. This private tour is customized to your time frame, interests, and skill level. All equipment plus snacks, drinks, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport are provided from Cancun or the Riviera Maya.

Rio Secreto is a journey through a glass museum, whose formations tell the geological history of the earth and certainly an experience life-transforming. Be part of the new natural wonders of the world. His creation and training is millennial, inside the underground river, here you can understand part of human history, at the same time you can appreciate the impressive visual spectacle that thousands of stalactites and stalagmites will bestow on this mysterious and enigmatic place. Here you can witness millions of years of history is a magical place where you can travel 600 meters, swimming and walking through its beautiful routes between stalactites and stalagmites.

Visit one of the most important tourist attractions in Mexico with a local professional driver. Río Secreto is located a 10 minutes south of Playa del Carmen. In this private experience you will choose your pick up location, then, we will arrange the rest. Once in Río Secreto, you will receive the correct equipment in order to perform the tour. You will have to use neoprene suit and shoes, a lamp and a helmet. Now you are ready for the adventure!. This private tour consists in visiting the underground caves. Here you can walk, swim and admire the magnificent nature that characterizes this place. During the whole Río Secreto private tour, you will be you will be supervised by a local tour guide that is provided by the attraction. At the end of the tour, your private driver will take you back to your starting point in Playa del Carmen.