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IMMERSE YOURSELF in a Secret River with Plus ADVENTURE with Bike route & Rappel
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…
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Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Cancun or Riviera Maya Hotels
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…
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Explore an Underground Caver & River in our PLUS experience
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…
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Half Day Rio Secreto Plus Small Group Tour
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 , where you will find impressive geological formations that tell the history of our planet, and you will enjoy trails that transport you to…
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Private Tour of Río Secreto from Playa del Carmen with Pickup
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…
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Playa del Carmen Amazing Secret River with Buffet and Drinks
Embark on an extraordinary journey into the mysterious Mayan underworld, guided by our experienced team through an adventure like no other. Located in the heart of the Riviera Maya, Rio Secreto boasts breathtaking caverns with a crystal-clear underground river adorned with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. As you delve into the dark caverns, you’ll walk and…
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Rio Secreto Natural Reserve
Río Secreto offers travelers a truly unique and captivating experience, unlike anything else in the Riviera Maya. What sets this adventure apart is the opportunity to explore an extraordinary underground river system hidden beneath the jungle. As you walk and swim through crystal-clear waters surrounded by ancient stalactites and stalagmites, you will feel a deep…
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Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves
Journey into a cenote and marvel at ancient stalactites and stalagmites. As you wade through clear turquoise water, an expert guide explains the geological secrets and points out local flora and fauna. Back in the jungle, enjoy a buffet lunch with Mayan cuisine. Admission to Río Secreto Nature Reserve, WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION:** Explore the cenote and…
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Discover a secret river in middle of the Jungle. Buffet included.
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…
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Rio Secreto Plus Cancun
Explore the stunning rock formations of the hidden underground world on the fascinating Rio Secreto Plus. Take a trip through Xibalbá (The Mayan underworld); walk through its caves, swim in the completely natural underground rivers, and admire the breathtaking formations that tell the geological history of the earth. Combine this with activities such as cycling…
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Rio Secreto Plus Tour in Playa Del Carmen
Rio Secreto has evolved, both as a brand and as a natural reserve, with the new addition of ‘Rio Secreto Plus’ – the most spectacular tour in the Mexican Caribbean. This 5-hour guided tour includes the traditional Rio Secreto experience with a walk through its caves, a swim in the natural underground rivers, and the…
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Rio Secreto Underground River Admission
Enter with us in the fantastic underground world of Riviera Maya in this adventure through the crystal clear museum of Rio Secreto, a place recognized by its unique rock formations that as a whole, tells the geological history of the earth. Far from being another tour across the underground rivers of Riviera Maya, Rio Secreto…
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Rio Secreto Tour Riviera Maya
Rio Secreto Natural Reserve has evolved by adding on to its great adventure catalog Rio Secreto Plus, the most spectacular tour in the Mexican Caribbean. This tour includes the traditional Rio Secreto experience that offers a trip through Xibalbá (The Mayan Underworld), a walk through its caves, a swim in the completely nature-created underground rivers,…
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Secret River
Rio Secreto is a journey through a glass museum, whose formations tell the geological history of the earth and without a doubt a life-transforming experience. Before entering the Mayan underworld, visitors will walk through the reserve’s paths, where they will receive a welcome. Here you can understand part of the history of humanity, at the…
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Rio Secreto Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket
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.
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Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen Entrance or Tour
Journey into an underground river and marvel at ancient stalactites and stalagmites. As you wade through turquoise water, an expert guide explains geological secrets and points out flora and fauna. Back in the jungle, enjoy a buffet lunch with Mayan cuisine included in all options. Río Secreto Admission (Without Transportation): Explore the cenote and cave…
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Full-Day Tulum Expedition and Rio Secreto Adventure
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.
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Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Hotel Pick Up
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.
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Full Day Tour to Rio Secreto
Discover the Underground Mystery of Río Secreto! Welcome to an adventure that will take you to the heart of the Earth. At Río Secreto, an experience awaits you that awakens all your senses. Immerse yourself in the unexplored beauty of this unique underground world, where impressive stalactites and stalagmites have grown for millennia. Walk underground…
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Río Secreto Playa del Carmen
Get to know Rio Secreto, a park recognized as the Best Natural Reserve of Mexico and Central America and experience a spectacular adventure in the Mexican Caribbean and the Mayan jungle. The Secret River Park, recognized by National Geographic as one of the top 10 activities in the Maya World, it has the largest semi-flooded…
Most Rio Secreto tours leave from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Tulum, and other Riviera Maya destinations. At the nature reserve, you can tour the underground river, visit the famous Crystal Caves, and learn about ancient Maya legends. Combo tours combine a visit to Rio Secreto with other activities, such as early-access visits to the Tulum ruins, mountain biking excursions, or ATV tours.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Rio Secreto Nature Reserve is a must-see for nature lovers.
- The reserve is accessible by guided tour only.
- Bring water shoes to navigate the reserve’s rocky surfaces.
- Tours typically include a wetsuit, life jacket, helmet, towels, and use of lockers.
How to Get There
The Rio Secreto underground river is located in Playa del Carmen, in the Quintana Roo region of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Expect it to take anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour to get there by road, depending on your departure point. Many tours include round-trip transportation from Riviera Maya hotels, but you can also arrive by taxi, rental car, or shuttle bus.
When to Get There
Rio Secreto is busiest from December through April, when the weather tends to be sunny and warm. There are fewer crowds during hurricane season (May through October), but be sure to check the weather for storms if you plan to participate in outdoor activities.
What to See Near Rio Secreto
Mexico’s Quintana Roo region is full of attractions, both natural and man-made. Nearby Playa del Carmen is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and shopping. The Maya ruins at Coba—with a 138-foot-high (42-meter-high) stone pyramid—are also a must-see, while the archaeological sites of Tulum and Chichen Itza are also great spots to explore. For an island getaway, visit the shores of Isla Mujeres or Cozumel.