From the starting position, turn around so the quad bike is behind you. Follow the path around past the temple exit and the carved blocks that almost fell on Lara during the last cut scene.

Cross the patch of bare earth and step out to the edge overlooking the river. The rock wall will be on your right and a small green hill on your left.

Turn around, drop back, and grab the edge.

Then climb to the left along the rock wall and drop onto the rectangular green ledge just above the water.

NOTE: Save your game frequently during this sequence if you can. If at any time you fall into the river, you'll need to restart since the strong current and piranhas will quickly put an end to poor Lara. Also, if you don't already to so, I strongly encourage you to try the technique for setting up jumps described on my Strategy page.

Turn around and take a carefully angled running jump to the tan stone ledge beyond the corner.

Take running jump across the water to grab the next ledge and pull up. (This jump is a little tricky. Be sure to line it up carefully. Take off and grab from the middle or left side of the blocks, not the right side, or Lara will fall into the water instead of grabbing.)

Turn left and take another running jump to grab the next ledge; pull up.

Turn right and take another running jump to land on the L-shaped ledge. Turn left and walk to the other end of the L-shaped ledge.

Sidestep to the left. Now take a standing jump to the next ledge. (Careful positioning is important here. If you try to jump on the right side, Lara will bang her head on the low ceiling and fall into the water.)

Next, take a running jump to the ledge ahead on the left.

Turn right and take one more running jump to grab the last ledge. Pull up and enter the room for SECRET #1.

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