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Rio Secreto

Carretera Federal Cancun- Tulum 307 en KM 282 | Playa del Carmen, Playa del Carmen 77781, Mexico
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Owner description: Rio Secreto inspires the experience of connecting feelings underground: While in this peace-inspiring place, our guides will take you on a journey... more » Owner description: Rio Secreto inspires the experience of connecting feelings underground: While in this peace-inspiring place, our guides will take you on a journey into yourself, exploring the interconnectedness of your senses and the natural environment. In Rio Secreto it is possible to see the darkness and hear the sounds of silence. Join us and open your senses to the magical world of this spectacular underground river.Are you ready for the unforgettable experience of Rio Secreto? « less
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Sonoma, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Amazing walk, swim, float down a river thru the caves. Not to be missed. This is more like a national geographic adventure then a tourist trap. Better then an afternoon at the spa. Tour guide well informed and professional.

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Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

If you want to learn about the system of caves underneath the hotels and jungle, this tour if perfect. Unlike other cave tours, it does not involve zip lines or jeeps. You walk in small groups with our guide through a massive cave. They supply you with all the equipment you need, water shoes, wet suit, life jacket. In some... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

As part of the recommendations of the Oasis of the Seas Cruise my wife and me visited this place. The experience was unique. Having Alfredo as a tour guide really raise the bar. This amazing guy show an complete knowledge of the place and answer all our questions. The service and the love for the nature of all this staff... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

I really hate for my first review to be negative one, but I thought I should let my fellow tripadvisors know about our recent experiences at the rio secreto.  First, the tour itself is highly enjoyable. Our guide Hector did a great job guiding us through the cave. The food at the end of the tour was also a nice... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

The journey was kind of tough, but the destination was worth it! This is a once in a lifetime excursion, and we are so happy we did this! We took our kids (ages 6 and 8) here, and they loved it! Our guide was Alfredo - he was fantastic! So knowledgeable and patient with our group, and he had such... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We took this tour in late May. It was fantastic!!!! We really haven't seen anything like this. I was initially a little worried about the possibility this might be too cold and I wouldn't have a great experience. Before we went into the caves, we had to shower off in water from the river. It was about 70 degrees and... More

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Rio Secreto M, Manager at Rio Secreto, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Thank you Deb B for your great review. We are so pleased that you were so impressed by the Rio Secreto experience and that you had such a fantastic time with us. You are so right, it is like you are in a different world. This underground river with its crystal clear water is breathtakingly beautiful and we agree the... More

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Did this trip with my wife In early June and had a really good time. Our tour guide was Liah and she was excellent. We did not make a reservation in advance and chose to do this tour on a rainy day since it was underground, and we did not regret it. The tour lasted a few hours and was... More

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Rio Secreto M, Manager at Rio Secreto, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Thank you MtlRich for sharing your thoughts with us. No matter what the weather is like, Rio Secreto is always an incredible experience! In fact, when it rains here in the Riviera Maya, it is said that it is "a Rio Secreto day"! Glad you had a great time with us. We hope you will come visit us again sometime. More

Williamstown, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

The actual caves were good an interesting, didn't care for the guide. He moved ahead quickly without regard to checking to see if everyone was okay or keeping up with the group. You cannot take a camera into the cave, not sure why you can't take a waterproof camera, so they have a photographer. I wanted the pictures and after... More

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Reedley, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Pablo our guide was very good. this place was beautiful! The tour wasn't rushed at all. Well worth the money. Be prepared for steep picture prices at the end of the tour, but they are worth it! You'll regret not having them to show family and friends. i would have done it again the next day.

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Rio Secreto M, Manager at Rio Secreto, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you Sam B for visiting us at Rio Secreto. We are so pleased you had a great time and that you could share this amazingly beautiful underworld with us. Where are your photos? We would love to see them and we look forward to welcoming you back the next time you are in the Riviera Maya. More

Rochester, NY
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

We've been to the area six times and were finished with zip lining and jeep tours and wanted to see something totally natural. This place is just amazing and so wonderful for preserving the caves and underground rivers. Our guide was very knowledgeable and obviously loved it. The last part of the tour is swimming/floating in beautiful underground pools that... More

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Rio Secreto M, Manager at Rio Secreto, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Hello skimama74. Thank you for choosing the Rio Secreto experience this time round on your vacation. We can´t believe it took you 6 visits to the Riviera Maya before coming to visit us. We are glad you did and are so pleased that you had a great time and especially, that you enjoyed the floating part. It really does give... More

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