The longest subway rivers in Mexico and the world

Our planet will always surprise us because it is full of natural wonders, such as subway rivers, which not only represent tourist resources that should be used in a sustainable way, but these attractions are an opportunity to experience life.

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Do you want to know where the longest subway river in the world is located?

The subterranean stream world's longest is located in MexicoIt is approximately 154 km long. And it is one of the best attractions of the Riviera Maya.

The Riviera Maya now has all three subway rivers which, according to experts, are the longest in the world: in addition to Sac Actún, there is Ox Bel Ha, which is 146,761 meters long and 33.5 meters deep, and Dos Ojos, 57 kilometers long and 25 meters deep.

The Sac Actun system has positioned itself as the subterranean stream longest and the second longest cave system on record on the planet. The total length is 347.7 kilometers (the longest in the world). subterranean stream is 259 kilometers) and the maximum water depth is 101.2 meters.

subway river - sac actun

A group of explorers from the Gran Acuífero Maya project discovered that the Sac Actun and Dos Ojos systems are connected to each other, opening a new step in a subway labyrinth some 347 kilometers long. Researchers have uncovered hundreds of archaeological artifacts that point to early settlers, Mayan culture and extinct animals in Latin America. This enormous discovery represents the most important underwater archaeological site in the world.

British Steve Boguerts and German Robbie Schmittner discovered it after four years of diving. This marvelous subterranean stream Sac Actún (White Cave), was discovered in March 2007.

The rivers have the following names: Sac Actun, Ox Bel Ha and Dos Ojos System.

a magical new world

Different diving specialists have approached the caverns to study this great find. After their studies they realized that it joins with another river called Nohoch Nah Chich (great house of the bird). Enter into the wonder of this subterranean stream through the Nohoch Nah Chich cenote and from there descend to a depth of 72 kilometers to live the best experience of your life.

Just imagine you have gone through so much darkness, only a few dive lights can help you orient yourself. Then stalactites and stalagmites up to 30 meters high appeared. It is absolutely like entering a new, magical and mysterious world.

It has been discovered that some passages are so wide that jumbo jets can pass through them; others are not even suitable for a bottle. Some of the more than 100 cenotes have been set up as spas. Others are still impassable and only professional divers can explore them.

How was the world's largest river formed?

Geological research shows that this system of caves and subway rivers originated during the fall of the meteorite about 65 million years ago. This event caused a lot of serious damage to the earth's surface, especially through the formation of cracks and rain-filled cavities. Currently, scientists assume that the length of the Sac Actun subway river is 317 kilometers, of which 311 kilometers run through the completely submerged cave. The temperature of the mineral and crystalline water of the Sac Actun River is maintained between 23 and 24 degrees Celsius.

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This subway system used to be a dry cave millions of years ago and then flooded. Therefore, the most unusual animal and human remains appeared in its depths. Among them, the skeleton of more than 12,000 years old. Naia was about 15 years old when she fell into a hole some 12,000 years ago, in what today forms a cenote in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.

Along with the famous Cenotes of Yucatan, the Sac Actun system is one of the most famous cave diving sites in the Yucatan. Mexico. This system of caves and subway rivers culminates in the dazzling blue of the Caribbean Sea.

Caves and subway rivers Sac Actun are sacred to this civilization. According to ancient legends, people think that this is the gateway to the world of the dead, the soul of the dead crosses a new dimension through this subway river.

The eco-tourism development of natural cenotes and subway rivers provides resources for the residents of the area. More and more locals are opening their land to the public and offering tourist facilities. The cenotes guide provider usually includes equipment. You should only wear a bathing suit and comfortable clothing. It is essential to take a shower before diving into the cenote to prevent chemicals (such as creams) from contaminating the water. It is dangerous to visit a cenote alone. Never forget that these places were considered sacred by the Mayas.

Immerse yourself in the waters of Sac Actun, the longest cave system in the world and the site of the most important historical discoveries. Do activities such as spelunking, which means that you dive in caves and cenotes. This attraction attracts thousands of tourists every year.

How can I get to this destination?

Sac Actun Cenote is located west of Tulum. If you leave from Cancun, take 118.2 kilometers from Cancun to Tulum on Federal Highway 307, which takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. If you walk 53.7 kilometers from Playa del Carmen, it is almost 54 minutes. Take the same road from Tulum to Cancun for 32 kilometers, transfer for half an hour.

Most tourists say that this is one of the most impressive places they have ever seen, and this statement sounds very reliable! Come to the Riviera Maya and enjoy the charm of one of the most amazing subway wonders of the world.

It is a show you should not and cannot miss.