Río Secreto
Guided walks into an underground river cave full of stalactites, alternating between wading and swimming, to experience a half-submerged underground world.
Río Secreto lies about 5 km south of Playa del Carmen. It is a semi-submerged network of limestone caves and underground rivers filled with stalactites, stalagmites and pillars. Visitors must join a guided tour, wearing wetsuits, helmets and headlamps, and walk and swim through the cave for about 1.5 hours. Along the way the guide turns off the lights so you can experience total darkness. To protect the cave, personal cameras are not allowed, but official photographs can be purchased. Advance booking is required, and only the eco-friendly sun protection provided by the park may be used.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–15:00, multiple tour departures
Nearby sights
- Xenses Park
- Xplor Park
- Xcaret Park
- Parque Fundadores & Portal Maya
- Quinta Avenida (5th Avenue), Playa del Carmen
- Playa del Carmen Beach (Playa Mamitas)
- Puerto Aventuras
- Cenote Azul (Puerto Aventuras)