To start this exploration, travelers must make a small stop in Mexico, where the Rio Secreto awaits them. This place promises turquoise waters, magnificent stalactites, and stalagmites to the most curious ones. In addition, the river can be explored on foot with tour guides, and during this trip, the tour company provides souvenir photos to ►
To start this exploration, travelers must make a small stop in Mexico, where the Rio Secreto awaits them. This place promises turquoise waters, magnificent stalactites, and stalagmites to the most curious ones. In addition, the river can be explored on foot with tour guides, and during this trip, the tour company provides souvenir photos to visitors. Indeed, cameras are not allowed to preserve this place as much as possible. Also in Mexico, there is the Xcaret River, which is a freshwater point consisting of three parts: the Blue River, the Manatee River and the Maya River. All three spill into the ocean, and during this exploration, travelers will also have the chance to see the Mayan ruins and beautiful caves. Those who wish to dive can also do so to bring a unique experience to their trip. A little further, travelers can head to Rio Camuy in Puerto Rico. This underground river carved beautiful caves a million years ago, and the visit is done on foot along the trails. Between slippery trails, bat guano, and stalactites, this experience will be memorable for many travelers. In Indiana, the Myst'ry River is located in the Bluespring Caves. This place allows tourists to take a one-hour boat ride along three miles of the river to admire the fascinating cave formations and wildlife, such as bats and salamanders. On the Asian side, the Tham Khoun Xe River in Laos is home to the largest river cave in the world. It has majestic passageways 393 feet high and 654 feet wide. Moreover, Laotians go there regularly to fish. So visitors can observe them doing so. Nowadays, this place is accessible to tourists, and exploration can be done by kayak regardless of the time of year, although the dry season is remarkably advisable for this visit. A little further, there is the Philippines, famous for the Puerto Princesa River, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This stream is about five miles long, creating eye-catching formations in caves and emptying into the sea. In this place, visits are limited to 600 people per day to preserve the region's biodiversity. Thus, the river towers are taken by canoe. In addition to stalactites and stalagmites, travelers can see various animals, including crab-eating monkeys, Tabon birds and white-bellied sea eagles. In Vietnam, many will be seduced by Son Doong. The unique ecosystem of its caves has given rise to a magnificent underground river that merges with the Hang Khery Cave River. It is a place that cavers will significantly appreciate. Pindul Cave in Indonesia is so welcoming that it can be visited by boat or kayak. In Europe, the river Labouiche in France is located in the heart of the Pyrenees. This place can be visited by tourists from April to November, and the excursion lasts more than an hour. Visitors will be able to learn more about geology and see the magnificent caves carved by the Labouiche River. Further afield, the Punkva River is the highlight of the Czech Republic. Open to the public since 1909; this river allows travelers to explore the Moravian Karst with a boat ride. They can also take the opportunity to visit the Masaryk cave. In Slovenia, Reka is another point to be noticed. This place enjoys an incredible limestone cave, waterfalls and underground chambers. Moreover, the Reka River crosses it, making this walk even more interesting for travelers. A visit to this area is required to see its magnificence and feel its magical atmosphere. ◄