Follow Rafa Ortiz and Leo Ibarra as they kayak underground rapids on the Chontalcoatlan River in Southern Mexico. The Chontalcoatlan River goes subterranean for 3 kilometers as it passes through the Chontalcoatlan Cave. Pitch black conditions and nearly invisible rapids are just some of the challenges they faced with this unique terrain. I dub thee Spelunkyakers.

Here’s an alternate edit of the adventure published by Red Bull:

 

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