Rio Secreto Nature Reserve

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Attractions near Rio Secreto Nature Reserve: Xplor Park Xcaret Playacar

Carretera Federal Libre Chetumal – Puerto Juarez Km 283.5, Ejido Sur, Playa del Carmen

The Basics

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.

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Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves and Tulum Ruins

528 reviews

USD92.00 per adult

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Amazing experience

Super fun adventure, Diana Wonder Woman was our guid and she did an amazing job. The cave is a very unique experience. Even though I don’t swim I still was able to enjoy the full tour without any issue. Telum is hot but worth to visit. Overall it was a great experience. Be prepared to come back super tired since it is a full day activity:) you will not be able to take any phones but the photographer is really good at capturing everything and the phone package cost is 100 US dollars: but worth it.

Paulette_K, Jun. 2023

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My birthday experience

Brenda_R, Feb. 2023

Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves and Tulum Ruins

Our tour guide Danny was amazing she had all answers to questions she was so polite and helped in any way she could the place was clean and I would recommend the tour it was well worth it . Made my birthday so special thank you Rio Secreto and a big thanks to Danny our tour guide

Heaven on Earth 🌎

Randy_T, Jan. 2023

Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen

This trip was simply AMAZING from start to finish! The best part of this trip was our guide Victoria. She was so knowledgeable about the Mayans, the land, & the caves. She was very energetic and a blessing to be around. Rio Secreto Nature Reserve was breathtaking. It you are a nature lover, this is definitely the tour for you!

Overall service exceeded...

GILDAMAR_V, Jan. 2023

Full-Day Tulum Expedition and Rio Secreto Adventure

Overall service exceeded my expectations, must try! Worth the penny! Staff are so welcoming and friendly, quality of gear is good, well organised, safety is the priority and comfort of the participants.

Fun & Educational

Kris_R, May 2023

Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Riviera Maya

We really enjoyed our Rio Secreto/Tulum excursion. We were picked up from our resort right on time. Rio Secreto was first and was absolutely amazing. The water wasn't quite as cold as I was expecting. I think the wetsuit helped. Next we traveled to Tulum where we took about an hour tour through the ruins. Our guide Mely was very knowledgeable and really nice.

Amazing

Krista_M, May 2023

Rio Secreto Plus Admission Ticket with Transportation from Riviera Maya Hotels

Excellent tour very smoothly operated. Had an absolute blast! Tour guide was amazing and we had so much fun. Was wonderful exploring such a surreal place. Beautiful nature at its finest!

Great Tour

Gail_P, May 2023

Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves and Tulum Ruins

Omar was the best tour guide. As an older person he helped me along the river. The river part of the tour is very intense, the bottom of the river is very uneven.

Best thing to do in Cancun

Amanda_B, Apr. 2023

Rio Secreto and Tulum Tour from Riviera Maya

Tainara was an amazing guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, and made the whole experience run smoothly. We had an amazing time and would recommend this tour as a number one thing to do in the area!

Loved our tour guide. Very cool experience!

Kathryn_K, Apr. 2023

Rio Secreto Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket

We got lucky with our tour guide. I can’t remember how to spell her name.. Manitel I think, but she was amazing! She was hilarious and made it special. We all had a great time on this small, intimate tour. I like that they keep the tours to about 10 people. There are several routes within the caves. We did “Enchanted” and loved it. It was also very cool to learn the history and the spiritual component of the caves and the meaning to the Mayans. Highly recommend!

Top Mexico Highlight

Michael_D, Mar. 2023

Rio Secreto Plus Tour in Playa Del Carmen

I would give this tour and company 5 starts. They were great, friendly and provided exceptional service. Our tour guide was Gustavo and can tell that he is passionate. We do a lot of tours when traveling and this one was one of the best we ever did.

This was the best...

Victoria_S, Apr. 2023

Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves and Tulum Ruins

This was the best experience this vacation. Expencive, but worth it. The duration of the day was perfect as well

Excellent adventure

Prasanna_E, Mar. 2023

Admission Rio Secreto Wild Tour with Lunch

Amazing adventure tour involves biking in cave and jungle followed by cave exploration, swimming. Well organized. Our tour guide Imelda was amazing and so was our photographer Perseo.

Amazing!

Monika_M, Feb. 2023

Río Secreto Nature Reserve from Playa del Carmen

A must see! It was such an amazing experience! Thank you very much Vicky, you did a great job and everyone enjoyed the tour trough your office ;-)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What are the nearest attractions to Rio Secreto Nature Reserve?

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The Basics

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Things to Know Before You Go

How to Get There

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