The trip through the parts of the Rio Secreto cave system that is open to the public takes approximately an hour and a half. The exit is through a cenote, much like the ancient Mayans used to access the river for fresh water more than a thousand years ago. (However, you'll exit via stairs.)
Once above the earth, again, you'll walk back through the jungle to the lockers, where you can shower and change clothing. Towels are provided. The "modules" with the bathrooms, lockers and changing rooms are designed to somewhat look like a Mayan village.
After changing you will be provided with lunch. It's not gourmet, but sure tastes good after the time underground.
Arranging a Visit to Rio Secreto
Tours are offered daily at 9am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. Reserve tours in advance because group sizes are kept small. The tour costs $69 for adults, and $34.50 for children ages four to 11. For details visit
www.riosecreto.com.
Adventure Travel in Riviera Maya & Cancun, Mexico
When you're tired of sitting on a beach, swimming and playing golf, there are plenty of adventures for active travelers. Just off the strip of highway between Cancun and Tulum, located at the lower end of the Riviera Maya, there are many places where you'll find
entertaining adventures. Ride a zip line into the water, race around the jungle in a dune buggy, or ride a raft in an underground river at
Xplore. Why not go snorkeling or scuba diving in a
cenote. Take a boat ride and swim in waterways that the Mayans used centuries ago at
Sian Ka'an.
