ATV Riding in Cozumel: Jade Cavern & Cenote Jump

You operate the ATV through jungle and Mayan sites, ending with a cenote swim and tequila tasting.

Ride your own ATV in Cozumel from El Cedral to the jade cavern cenote, where you jump into the water and learn about Mayan culture from a guide. The route includes the El Cedral ruins, a tequila seminar tasting eight varieties, and time to rest at Palm Beach. Hotel pickup and all equipment are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour with cultural and beach stops

• Meet staff at meeting place
• Drive to El Cedral Mayan village
• Explore El Cedral village and ruins
• Ride ATV to Jade Cavern cenote
• Learn about Mayan culture at cenote
• Swim or swing in Jade Cavern cenote
• Return to El Cedral ruins visit
• Attend tequila tasting seminar
• Relax at Palm Beach on hammocks

The experience

The jade cavern, also called Chempita, is the only large cenote on the island open for swimming. You ride your ATV there from El Cedral, a Mayan village 22 kilometers from the center of Cozumel, about a 30-minute drive from your hotel. The cavern's natural stalactites and dark upper chamber make it a rare site (it's home to a primitive crustacean found nowhere else), and the guide explains the Mayan relationship with cenotes while you're there. You can jump into the water or swing from a rope. The cenote is untouched by human construction, so the swim is in a natural pool.

After the cenote, you ride back to El Cedral to see the ruins at the center of town, dating back to around 800 AD. The architecture and wall paintings are still visible. Then comes the tequila seminar: you taste eight different varieties (blanco, reposado, añejo, crema, dessert tequila and more), and learn how each type is distilled and aged. The guide walks you through the history and the process of turning agave into Mexico's national spirit.

Your last stop is Palm Beach, also called Punta Francesa, a sandy beach where you can rest in hammocks or lounge chairs and swim in the blue water. The activity runs about two and a half hours total. Hotel pickup and drop-off to the beach are included, along with the ATV, all entrance fees, water, and the tequila tasting.

What’s included

• Your ATV rental, bottled water, entrance to the jade cavern and cenote, a private guide in English or Spanish, the tequila seminar and tasting, and drop-off at Palm Beach are all included.
• hotel pickup and all fees and taxes are covered.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Youth (12 to 16 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 46 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 10

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by adventour trips

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a rental car or a ride to El Cedral, so the activity works whether you're staying in town or elsewhere on the island. The fixed route (cavern, ruins, tequila, beach) fits into a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 16 years); Child (7 to 11 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What is the jade cavern cenote like when you get there?

The jade cavern, or Chempita, is famous for its natural stalactites and a dark upper chamber. It's the only large cenote on Cozumel open to visitors, and the water is completely natural: never touched by human construction. You can jump in and swim, or swing from a rope if you prefer.

Do I need to have ridden an ATV before?

The activity requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Children are welcome from age 7. The guide will be with you throughout, and you operate the ATV yourself on the route between stops.

What happens at El Cedral?

El Cedral is a Mayan village 22 kilometers from central Cozumel where the activity starts. It has one of the oldest ruins on the island, with architecture and wall paintings dating back to around 800 AD still visible at the center of town. You'll visit the ruins as part of the route.

How many types of tequila do you taste?

The tequila seminar includes eight different varieties: blanco, reposado, añejo, crema, dessert tequila and others. The guide explains the differences between them and how each type is made and aged.

Is transportation from my hotel included?

Yes, hotel pickup and private transportation to El Cedral are included. At the end of the activity, you're dropped off at Palm Beach. Transportation back to your hotel is not included.