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Rio Secreto, Playa del Carmen

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#1 of 60 in Nature in Quintana Roo
Cave · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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Río Secreto (English translation: Secret River) is a semi-flooded limestone cave system near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. There are 38 kilometers of caves in the system, of which approximately 10% are used for ecotourism. Currently, Río Secreto is protected as a nature reserve.
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  • Fabulous day with the best tour guide ever. Diana was awesome and so knowledgeable.we had the best day with her and our friends! 
    Fabulous day with the best tour guide ever. Diana was awesome and so knowledgeable.we had the best day with her and our friends!  more »
  • This was an amazing tour. Ana was our tour guide and she was so knowledgeable and patient and really made the trip worth while. We did rio secreto and Tulum together and she connected the two tours... 
    This was an amazing tour. Ana was our tour guide and she was so knowledgeable and patient and really made the trip worth while. We did rio secreto and Tulum together and she connected the two tours...  more »
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  • One of the best excursions I have ever done! It was amazing. Daniele was a great guide. We were outfitted with life jackets, wet suits, helmets, and walking sticks. We had a place to store our stuff. It was an easy, short walk to cave entrance. The inside of the cave was so neat and interesting to learn about. I felt like an adventurer not a tourist. We had about 90 minutes inside and our own photographer. Afterwards, we were provided towels and changing time. We viewed our photos were we ate lunch. Would highly recommend.
  • This place is phenomenal!!! I think our guide made it such an amazing experience. However, sadly, I can't remember her name. This place is for those seeking a little bit of adventure. When you meet at the location a van picks you up, and takes you to another area where the adventure begins. You start off walking inside the cave. You put some headphones on to hear about the caves. It's an interesting story. Once you are done with the walking, get ready to ride a bike to the next adventure. Your bike ride takes you to the repelling section. I was a little nervous, but it really wasn't that bad. Afterwards, you bike to the final adventure. You get into the water and follow the river that is inside the cave. Such an amazing experience. Please keep in mind that you cannot take your cellphone for safety reasons. They also sell the pictures. They are a little pricey, but worth it in my opinion.

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