Mystic Adventure

Welcome to the dense, untamed interior of the Riviera Maya. As an environmental historian, I am thrilled to lead you on this Mystic Adventure. …

As we begin our trek along the trail, look closely at the path beneath your feet. You are not walking on ordinary soil; you are treading on ancient coral reefs. …

We pause here in a small clearing to look upward. The multi-layered canopy of the jungle is a marvel of biological stratification. …

Approach the edge of this ridge carefully. We are standing on the lip of a collapsed cavern. …

We now begin our descent down the wooden staircase constructed against the cavern wall. Hold the railing firmly; the wood is constantly damp from the ambient humidity and occasional splashes. …

We have reached the swimming platform. Look at the water before you. …

Swim toward the far edge of the open pool, where the rock overhangs closely to the water's surface. This is the entrance to the true underground river system. …

As we pull ourselves from the cool embrace of the water and begin the steep climb back to the surface, reflect on the fragility of the environment you have just witnessed. The pristine clarity of this water is under constant…

As we pull ourselves from the cool embrace of the water and begin the steep climb back to the surface, reflect on the fragility of the environment you have just witnessed. The pristine clarity of this water is under constant…