UNDERGROUND RIVER

From: 69€

Description

~ 4h

Nature

7d/7

5 to 10 years old

Explore this incredible underground river in the middle of the jungle. You will be completely cut off from modern civilization!

Located a few kilometers from Playa del Carmen, in the deep jungle, the entrance to the world’s largest underground network is secretly well guarded. You will be received by our professional guides * who will equip you before your expedition.

Once in the cave, you will walk in pure and transparent water and will be surrounded by a unique spectacle of stalactites and stalagmites. From the water up to the ankles, you will come to a large illuminated natural swimming pool where you can swim and enjoy nature of rare beauty. Our guides will reveal all the secrets of this place full of history and sacred to the Mayans. This excursion is unmissable.

Ideal for both children and adults, this excursion is accessible even to people who are not comfortable in the water or who suffer from claustrophobia. This is a walk and not speleology, the spaces are wide and our guides are attentive to all your movements.

*Our tour agency select the best guides of Riviera Maya.

INCLUDED IN THE EXCURSION:

√ Round trip transportation *
√ Water
√ Specialized guide in English
√ Helmet and lamp
√ Water shoes
√ Locker

We will pick you up at your hotel in Playa Del Carmen. If your hotel is located outside Playa Del Carmen center or Playacar, additional transportation is possible.

RESTRICTIONS:

/!\ This tour is not recommended for children under 5 years old, pregnant women, people over 132 kg and people with reduced mobility.
/!\ For security reasons, camera/cellphone use is not allowed inside the underground river (except for GoPro fitted to the chest).
/!\ It is strictly forbidden to collect objects in the underground river and to touch the stalactites and stalagmites as this damages their formation.

Additional information

Process of the day	– Available every day – Departures: at 07.40 a.m – 10.40 a.m – 13:40 p.m – Small group (10 people maximum) – Specialized guide – Visit of the underground river – Extra pictures on USB stick – Extra neoprene suit – Total duration: approximately 4 hours
Did you know?	Here are 4 amazing facts about the underground river: 1) In all the Yucatan peninsula, there is neither lake nor watercourse. The underground river was, therefore, the only source of freshwater in the region. The water is drinkable but very limestone, which explains the physiognomy of the Mayans (small, stocky with strong bones and with a small neck). 2) This region of Mexico is like a cheese gruyère, all the river system of the peninsula is underground and all cenotes are interconnected. 3) At the time of the Hispanic invasion, the Mayans were hiding inside the underground river (about 25 meters underground). 4) Few animals survive in this harsh environment: three types of fish (one type of shrimp, catfish, blind fish – with no eye cavity).

Process of the day

– Available every day
– Departures: at 07.40 a.m – 10.40 a.m – 13:40 p.m
– Small group (10 people maximum)
– Specialized guide
– Visit of the underground river
– Extra pictures on USB stick
– Extra neoprene suit
– Total duration: approximately 4 hours

Did you know?

Here are 4 amazing facts about the underground river:

1) In all the Yucatan peninsula, there is neither lake nor watercourse. The underground river was, therefore, the only source of freshwater in the region. The water is drinkable but very limestone, which explains the physiognomy of the Mayans (small, stocky with strong bones and with a small neck).

2) This region of Mexico is like a cheese gruyère, all the river system of the peninsula is underground and all cenotes are interconnected.

3) At the time of the Hispanic invasion, the Mayans were hiding inside the underground river (about 25 meters underground).

4) Few animals survive in this harsh environment: three types of fish (one type of shrimp, catfish, blind fish – with no eye cavity).