Rio Secreto Skip-the-Line Admission Ticket
Description
Rio Secreto is the longest semi- flooded cave in the Yucatan Peninsula. We have 90 hectares of land of which by our conservation programs, we use only 10% for tourism purposes. For your safety, we only manage small groups.
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Itinerary
Rio Secreto it’s a journey through a glass museum of formations that tell the geological history of our planet. It’s without a doubt, a life transforming experience.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(183)
Impressive tour through the cave with a very nice and funny guide. We felt well taken care of and never felt unsafe at any time. The actual tour through the cave lasts a good 1.5-2 hours, and the path is absolutely manageable if you don't have any major physical limitations; the water is also not so deep in most places that you can't stand (plus you are wearing a life jacket), but I would still recommend the tour less to non-swimmers. All the equipment is provided; you only need your own swimwear. A wetsuit is optional; we didn't need one and weren't cold. Small, bland aftertaste: personally, I would have preferred a bit more narrated information about the cave rather than the countless, partly staged photos (someone walks along the whole time with a DSLR camera) that are taken during the entire tour. If you want to have these after the tour, you have to dig very deep into your pockets (35 USD/photo, or approx. 135 USD for all photos). In general, the whole tour is designed more as an event than a nature experience. You should be aware of that beforehand! The food was delicious, but unfortunately cold. All in all, the tour was a little bit too expensive for me.
Lieber Entdecker, Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, uns einen so detaillierten Überblick über Ihre Erfahrungen zu geben. Wir freuen uns, dass es Ihnen Spaß gemacht hat, unseren unterirdischen Fluss zu erkunden und Sie sich während der gesamten Tour sicher gefühlt haben. Es ist besonders lohnend, Ihre freundlichen Worte über Ihren Reiseleiter zu hören, und wir freuen uns, dass ihre Freundlichkeit und Professionalität dazu beigetragen haben, Ihren Besuch unvergesslich zu machen. Wir freuen uns auch über Ihre Kommentare zu Ausrüstung, Höhlenerlebnis und Mittagessen. Ihr Feedback ist von unschätzbarem Wert, da es zukünftigen Entdeckern hilft zu wissen, was sie erwartet, und uns hilft, unsere Dienstleistungen weiter zu verbessern. Es tut uns leid zu erfahren, dass einige Aspekte des Erlebnisses Ihre Erwartungen nicht vollständig erfüllt haben, insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Balance zwischen Interpretation und Fotografie, die Temperatur des Essens und den Gesamtwert der Tour. Wir freuen uns sehr über Ihr ehrliches Feedback und werden es mit unserem Team teilen, da wir kontinuierlich bestrebt sind, das Erlebnis unserer Besucher zu verbessern. Was den Fotodienst betrifft, so sind persönliche Kameras und elektronische Geräte in der Höhle nicht erlaubt, um zum Schutz dieses fragilen Ökosystems beizutragen und die Sicherheit aller zu gewährleisten. Wir möchten außerdem bekannt geben, dass Sie mit dem Kauf Ihrer Fotos zu einer Spende an das Jaguar Wildlife Center beitragen und so den Artenschutz und den Umweltschutz in unserer Region unterstützen. Nochmals vielen Dank für Ihre wertvollen Kommentare. Wir hoffen, die Gelegenheit zu haben, Sie für ein weiteres unvergessliches Abenteuer wieder in unserem Naturschutzgebiet willkommen zu heißen. Grüße.
Magical encounter with nature, it brings peace and tranquility to the mind, body, and heart
Estimado Explorador, ¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros!✨ Nos llena de alegría saber que su visita a Río Secreto fue un encuentro tan especial con la naturaleza. Comentarios como el suyo nos inspiran a seguir protegiendo este maravilloso entorno para que más personas puedan vivir momentos de paz, conexión y asombro. Nos emociona saber que esta experiencia brindó tranquilidad a su mente, cuerpo y corazón. Ese es precisamente el propósito de nuestra Reserva Natural: ofrecer un espacio donde la naturaleza nos invite a reconectar con lo esencial. Esperamos tener el placer de darle la bienvenida nuevamente para seguir creando recuerdos inolvidables. Saludos. 🙌🏻
A must do activity in Mexico, the caves and rivers are amazing thing to see and learn about. Naomi our tour guide was fantastic and made the tour even more interesting and exciting
Dear Explorer Jennie, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to know that you consider Río Secreto a must-do experience in Mexico. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed discovering our underground caves and rivers and learning about this extraordinary natural wonder. 🍃 We are especially pleased to read your kind words about Naomi. We will be sure to share your compliments with her, as we know she will be thrilled to hear that her knowledge and enthusiasm made your adventure even more engaging and memorable. Thank you for your recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back to our Natural Reserve for another unforgettable adventure. Greetings. 🙌🏻
Was an amazing experience but left with a very bad taste. You're not allowed to bring cameras but then they sell you each digital Pic for $35 or all for $160. WTF??? If is was $50 for all - no dought I would have paid and the place would have made so much more money! Now we have no souvenier
Dear explorer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your adventure in Río Secreto and that the experience itself was so memorable. However, we are sorry to hear that the photography service left you with a disappointing impression. We understand your perspective on the photo package price and really appreciate your honest feedback as it helps us continue to evaluate opportunities for improving our services. To protect our fragile underground ecosystem and ensure the safety of all our explorers, no personal cameras or electronic devices are allowed inside the cave. We would also like to share that by purchasing her photos she is contributing to a donation for the Jaguar Wildlife Center, supporting the conservation of wildlife and environmental protection in our region. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. We sincerely hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to our nature reserve in the future. Greetings.
Very beautiful visit to the cave, but I was disappointed about the photos. Price exploitation... $120 for souvenir photos.
Dear Explorer Mario, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring our cave and experiencing the beauty of this unique natural wonder. We are sorry to learn that the cost of the photo package was disappointing for you. We understand your perspective and truly appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue improving our services. We would also like to share that, by purchasing your photos, you are contributing to a donation to the Jaguar Wildlife Center, supporting wildlife conservation and environmental protection in our region. Thank you once again for your visit. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to our Natural Reserve for another unforgettable adventure. 🍃 Kind regards.
OMG !!! I am seasoned visitor of caves and this one is my favorite so far. A truly marvel of Mother Nature.
Dear Explorer, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to know that, being an experienced cave visitor, he considers Río Secreto his favorite so far. It is truly an honor to receive such special recognition.🥳 We are thrilled to know that you were able to admire the beauty and grandeur of this wonderful natural environment, a true work of nature that we strive to preserve and share with each explorer. We sincerely thank you for your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again to continue discovering the magic of our Nature Reserve. 🌀 Greetings.
Once arrive to main entrance at Rio Secreto, you’ll take another small van into the jungle on road with lots of potholes & the driver was all over so much myself & others started to feel sick.. but thankfully arrived in one piece. About 25 minutes to get into jungle. We had a locker with lock / key, gave us a wetsuit, life jacket & water shows. & helmet with light, Pepe was our guide. He was terrific! So friendly & full of information on the jungle, the cenote we were headed to, it was a fun walk further into the jungle to arrive to the entrance, over an hour in the cave / underground river. Absolutely amazing & mind blowing at how gorgeous it was. Take a credit card with you or over $120 (cost of professional photographer that accompanies your group) to buy the pics. You cannot take your phone or a camera with you, there are times when you cannot touch bottom, the water is crystal clear until people start stirring up the sediment but settles quick. Handful of mosquitoes down there but you keep moving along. Only saw shrimp & catfish. No worries of anything too creepy (that I saw) This was a VERY affordable tour compared to so many others & again just amazing to get to see it in person, Pepe was a wonderful tour guide. If can request one, highly recommend him. :)
Dear Explorer, Thank you very much for sharing such a complete review about your experience with us! ☺️ We are delighted to know that you enjoyed this adventure and that the exploration of our underground river exceeded your expectations. We love knowing you were able to connect with the beauty of this unique natural environment. We are especially excited to read your words about Pepe. We will be happy to share your message with him; we are sure he will love knowing that his kindness, knowledge and enthusiasm made his tour such a memorable experience.🌀✨ We regret that the journey down the road to the reservation has been uncomfortable for you. We sincerely appreciate you sharing this comment with us, as we value any feedback that allows us to continue improving the experience of our visitors. We also appreciate you sharing useful information for future explorers about the tour and the photo service. We would like to add that, by acquiring his photographs, he is also contributing to a donation for the civil association Jaguar Wildlife Center, supporting the conservation of wildlife and the environment in our region. Thank you for your recommendation and for trusting us. We look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable adventure in our Nature Reserve. Greetings. 🙌🏻
A very beautiful place that is worth visiting. The buffet includes lime soup and cochinita pibil! The attention from José and his explanation were incredible. The photos are just a bit expensive. We took the river route: Supreme. For a moment, José asked us to close our eyes, and when we opened them, wow, total darkness. It was incredible to descend into the Maya underworld. Thank you.
Estimada Exploradora Grisel, ¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros! Nos llena de alegría saber que disfrutó de esta aventura y que pudo conectar con la magia y el misterio de nuestro mundo subterráneo. Comentarios como el suyo reflejan precisamente lo que buscamos transmitir: una experiencia única en contacto con la naturaleza, la cultura y la historia de esta región. 🌀✨ Nos alegra también saber que disfrutó de nuestro buffet y de los sabores tradicionales de la gastronomía mexicana. Compartiremos con mucho gusto sus amables palabras con José; estamos seguros de que le encantará saber que sus explicaciones y acompañamiento hicieron de su recorrido una experiencia tan memorable. Agradecemos también sus comentarios sobre el servicio fotográfico. Valoramos mucho este tipo de retroalimentación, ya que nos ayuda a seguir mejorando nuestros servicios. Nos gustaría compartir que, al adquirir sus fotografías, también se contribuye a una donación para la asociación civil Jaguar Wildlife Center, apoyando la conservación de la vida silvestre y el medio ambiente en nuestra región. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirle nuevamente para otra aventura inolvidable en nuestra Reserva Natural. Saludos. 🙌🏻
My husband and I are so happy we did this tour. We were on a cruise and stopped in Cozumel, so we decided to do this excursion. We loved every second of it. Addy was our two guide and she was absolutely awesome. Not only was she really great at what she does, but you can tell that she truly loves her job. We made some really great memories with this tour.
Dear Explorer, Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to know that you and your husband enjoyed every second of this adventure and were able to create such special memories during your visit. We are especially excited to read your words about Addy. We will be happy to share your message with her; we are sure she will love knowing that her enthusiasm, dedication and passion for her work made her experience so memorable. 🌀✨ Comments like yours inspire us to continue sharing the beauty of our underworld and create unforgettable experiences for our explorers. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in our Nature Reserve. Best regards. 🙌🏻
I believe they should better filter access or create homogeneous groups. I was assigned to a group where an elderly couple (around 80 years old) spoiled the experience for the rest; she did not know how to swim, and he had trouble breathing. The guide even apologized to me and thanked me for my patience. We even had to shorten the route to be able to progress. It was disappointing. Such a shame
Estimada Exploradora Montserrat, Gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Lamentamos sinceramente que el desarrollo del recorrido no haya cumplido con sus expectativas y que el ritmo del grupo haya impactado negativamente su experiencia. En Río Secreto buscamos que cada explorador pueda disfrutar de esta aventura de forma segura y respetuosa, considerando las diferentes necesidades y capacidades de los visitantes. Sin embargo, entendemos perfectamente cómo la dinámica del grupo pudo afectar el recorrido y agradecemos sinceramente su paciencia y comprensión durante la actividad. 🌀 Valoramos mucho sus comentarios, ya que nos ayudan a identificar oportunidades de mejora en la organización de los grupos y en la experiencia general de nuestros visitantes. Nos alegra saber que nuestra guía estuvo atenta a la situación y le ofreció acompañamiento durante el recorrido. Agradecemos nuevamente su retroalimentación y esperamos tener la oportunidad de brindarle una experiencia más satisfactoria en el futuro. Saludos. 🙌🏻
