Rio Secreto

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Top 1% of attractions in Playa del Carmen
8 / 10

4 expert reviews

“There are plenty of cave tours and in the area. This community-based ecopark stands above the rest for its commitment to the local community and its in-depth, enjoyable tours. Visitors...”

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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Thousands of years ago, the entire Yucatán Peninsula was under water, as evidenced by its massive network of rivers that flow beneath the region’s limestone surface. No place better..." Full review
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When you go, guides lead you through a maze of stalactites and stalagmites that ends with a swim in subterranean waterways that vary based on the path you choose.
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
4.0
"Often lauded as one of the best kept secrets on the Yucatan Peninsula, Río Secreto (or Secret River) is an underground river and collection of caves." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A spectacular underground river and cave system that feels like it sprung straight out of a fantasy novel. Thousands of dramatic stalactites and stalagmites...deep, turquoise-colored cave pools"