Rio Secreto – The Secret River

Usually on our trips to our beloved Mexico we are busy either rushing from resort to resort doing site inspections or we’re busy spending the day on a beach bed having fruity drinks delivered regularly.

On a recent trip, however, we had the opportunity to choose between several excursions to enjoy.  I chose to go to Riu Secreto.

From the Rio Secreto website: “Río Secreto could very well be one of the great wonders of the world. Come and experience this stunning underground river with thousands of dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. It’s like stepping back in time to witness something mysterious and truly spectacular.”

To get started, we were outfitted with wetsuits and helmets with lights on the front.  Swim shoes completed the ensemble.  An interesting look.

The water is rather cool, which is why they put you in a wetsuit.    It’s very nice as long as you’re in the wetsuit.  It’s very refreshing.

I almost hate even putting these pictures up.  For one thing, a wetsuit isn’t the most flattering thing a person can wear..it isn’t very kind on the eyes.    For another thing, there is no way these pictures will do justice to the beauty of this place.  When you are going through it, and especially when you go down through the hole in the ground into this amazing underground world you just can’t help but gasp “WOW”.

There was just one area where we were neck deep in the water.  I actually could have stayed in this area longer..it felt great.

Toward the end of our adventure, they completely turned off all of the lights.  It is unbelievable how completely dark it is.

I think if you’re in Cancun or the Riviera Maya you certainly need to check this out.  I think it would be especially good for rainy days (because you’re underground) or during the really really hot days because you’re out of the sun and it is so refreshing.