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Playa Del Carmen's Underground River

  • Underground river and cavern with stairs
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Explore Playa del Carmen’s natural work of art—an amazing underground river in the heart of the jungle.
After a scenic 45 min ferry ride to Playa del Carmen, you’ll make your way to the heart of the jungle to see an unreal natural wonder—a 65 million year old cenote. You can jump into the fresh crystalline water and swim through secret chambers connected by long low ceiling caves replete with stalagmites and stalactites—exploring a space that was used for sacred rituals by priests and warriors in ancient Mayan civilizations.

Energy Level

Duration

9 hours

Type

ENERGETIC, DARING

Accessible

No

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This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Via ferry ride to Playa del Carmen, discover the mystic underwater-world of the Mayan culture

  • Jump into fresh crystalline water and swim the caves and chambers of the cenote

  • Head back via ground transportation and take the short ferry ride back to Cozumel

Need to know

  • 45 minute ferry ride to/from Playa del Carmen is included

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors

  • Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate

  • Sailors should know how to swim

  • Use of life vest during boat/swim/snorkel etc. activity is mandatory

  • Approximately 1 hour drive to/from the underground river site

  • Includes light bites and refreshments

  • This Shore Thing is weather dependent

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