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Yes, you can choose from several different Rio Secreto Nature Reserve tours led by specialized guides. The classic tour includes access to the 0.6-mile (1-kilometer) underground route home to stalactite and stalagmite-lined caves. Other tours such as the Admission Rio Secreto Wild Tour with Lunch have adventurous add-ons. These unique experiences include rappelling, mountain biking, and riding a zipline above ground, not in the cave system.
The main attractions at Rio Secreto Nature Reserve are the underground caverns formed from limestone and coral that’s fossilized over the course of millions of years. You’ll walk and swim beneath these formations on a cave tour. Thousands of years ago the Mayan people considered them to be sacred. Other popular activities include rappelling down to Xibalbá (the Mayan underworld).
Rio Secreto Nature Reserve provides the equipment you’ll need to enter the caves and navigate its crystalline waters. Tours include a wetsuit, headtorch, life vest, helmet, and lamp. Wear a bathing suit to keep on beneath your wetsuit and opt for water shoes with a good grip. Guides will provide towels, so you can dry off afterwards.
Because the highlights of Rio Secreto Nature Reserve are underground, there’s not a bad time to visit when it comes to the weather. However, December through April is peak season in the Yucatan and Riviera Maya. During this time of year, booking your tour in advance as they have a tendency to sell out.
Yes, there are several attractions near Rio Secreto Nature Reserve. Some tours combine the cave system with the Tulum Ruins, a Mayan archaeological site with a stunning location on the Caribbean Sea. It’s also close to the eco amusement park Xcaret, where you can go snorkeling, ziplining, hiking, and river rafting.
Rio Secreto Nature Reserve is in the small town of Playacar. The drive is around 30 minutes from Playa del Carmen. From Cancun it takes about 1.5 hours via the Chetumal-Cancun highway. Opt for a tour package that includes transport to save yourself the hassle of driving or dealing with taxis.