Cozumel ATV Jungle Adventure to Jade Cavern Cenote

Ride through El Cedral's ruins, swim in an underground cenote, taste tequila

An ATV jungle ride in Cozumel takes you through El Cedral, the island's oldest settlement, then to Jade Cavern Cenote for swimming in jade-colored freshwater and a tequila tasting. The tour runs three hours with a live guide in English or Spanish, hotel or cruise pickup included, and is open to children from age 4. Helmets and all safety gear are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV tour and Jade Cavern swim

• Ride ATV through Cozumel jungle
• Pass through El Cedral village
• See Mayan ruins in El Cedral
• Swim in Jade Cavern Cenote
• Explore cavern geological features
• Enjoy local tequila tasting

The experience

The ride starts from your hotel or arrival point and heads straight into Cozumel's jungle on a top-quality ATV. You pass through El Cedral, a settlement founded by 19th-century refugees, where a guide explains the small Mayan ruins dating to 800 A.D. and the whitewashed Catholic chapel standing beside them. The contrast between the ancient stone and the living village gives a real sense of how the island's history layers on itself.

At Jade Cavern Cenote, you enter an underground chamber carved by centuries of water and mineral flow. The cenote's freshwater is a striking jade color, and the walls hold stalactites and ancient rock formations. You swim or float in the cool water (a sharp break from the tropical heat outside), and there's a platform for cliff jumping if you want it. The cenote held sacred meaning for the Maya, who saw it as a portal to the underworld and a reliable source of fresh water on an island with no surface streams.

After the swim, a local tequila tasting rounds out the afternoon before the ride back. Helmets and safety equipment are provided throughout.

What’s included

• Safety helmet and all protective gear.
• ATV rental on a top-quality machine.
• hotel or cruise ship pickup.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• cenote entry and swimming time.
• local tequila tasting.
• visit to El Cedral ruins and village.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

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.

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Jungle Runners Atv Tours

Is this one for you?You handle the ATV yourself through jungle and cenote, not a guided sightseeing ride, and the shared group format means the route and transport logistics are already sorted, which suits you if you want a full day without coordinating your own way around the island.

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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: Child (4 to 15 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is Jade Cavern Cenote and why is it special?

Jade Cavern Cenote is a natural sinkhole with an underground chamber filled with jade-colored freshwater. The ancient Maya considered cenotes sacred wells and portals to the underworld. This one held spiritual significance for rituals and ceremonies. Visitors swim in the cool water and can see stalactites and rock formations formed over centuries.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel or cruise ship?

Yes, pickup is included from your hotel, cruise ship, or ferry arrival point in Cozumel. The guide will confirm the exact pickup time and location when you book.

What is El Cedral and why do we stop there?

El Cedral is Cozumel's oldest continuous settlement, founded in the 19th century by refugees during the Caste War. The site holds small Mayan ruins dating to 800 A.D. and a traditional whitewashed Catholic chapel. Your guide explains the historical and cultural significance of the ruins and the living community around them.

Is there cliff jumping at the cenote?

Yes, there is a platform available for cliff jumping into the cenote's deep waters, typically 8 to 20 feet high. It's optional. You can swim and float instead if you prefer.