CENOTES AND CAVERNS PLAYA

The Playa del Carmen area sits on top of a vast system of underground rivers, which are accessible through cenotes, or sinkholes, where the ground has fallen away, revealing the cool, fresh water underneath.  Over the centuries, the rivers have worn away at the limestone shelf creating an awesome array of limestone formations, stalactites and stalagmites that are a real sight to see.  Many tours will take you to swim or snorkel in these cenotes, where you can see these formations above and below the water.  Cenotes are unique to Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya - the area has over 3,000 of them! Our tours take you to some of the best.

   
Rio Secreto (Secret River) Daily at 9:00 AM, 11:00 and 1:00 PM
5 Hours - $119.00 $109.00 Per Person
 
Private Tulum & Aktun Chen Mon To Sat on Your Schedule!
6 Hours - $265.00 For 1-8 People
 

CENOTES & OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES

 
Playa del Carmen Rio Secreto Plus Rio Secreto Plus Tour Mon-Sat at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
6.5 Hrs  $129.00 $119.00 Per Person
ATV & Secret Caves ATV & Secret Caves 2x Daily at 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
3 Hrs - Solo $82.00 Shared $136.00

Our Advice: For the most dramatic underground caverns, see Rio Secret

CENOTES TOURS OF PLAYA DEL CARMEN FAQ's

Q: I'M ON A CRUISE SHIP - CAN I DO THESE CENOTES TOURS?
A: Most of them.  You can do excursions that are 6 hours or less, in general.  More than 6 hours and it will be difficult for you to meet your ship's schedule.

Q: DO I NEED TO USE BIODEGRADABLE SUNSCREEN?
A: Yes.  All water activities in Playa del Carmen require that you use only biodegradable sunscreen.  See our biodegradable sunblock page for more information.

Q: ARE ALL CENOTES SIMILAR IN SIZE AND VARIETY OF FORMATIONS?
A: Not at all.  Some cenotes are very small and not very interesting.  Others are fascinating examples of subterranean formations that have been featured in IMAX movies and DVDs.  Every one is unique and different, with very special features.

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