Jeep Tour Cozumel: Punta Sur Park & San Gervasio Ruins

See two of Cozumel's biggest parks and learn Mayan history in one morning

This guided jeep tour of Cozumel takes you to Punta Sur Eco Park and San Gervasio Mayan Ruins, the island's most important archaeological and natural sites, with a guide who specializes in Mayan culture. The tour includes entrance to both parks, snorkel gear and time at Sky Reef, lunch at San Martin Beach, tequila tasting at Hacienda Ixtlan, two beers and two water bottles per person, plus hotel pickup. Moderate fitness helps; children are welcome from age 5.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Punta Sur Park and San Gervasio Ruins

• Visit Colombia lagoon and wildlife
• Explore Punta Sur lighthouse and views
• Learn Mayan culture at small ruins
• Tour San Gervasio Mayan Ruins
• Stop at San Martin beach for photos and lunch
• Snorkel at Sky Reef beach area
• Enjoy tequila tasting at Hacienda Ixtlan

The Experience

The tour starts with a jeep ride to Punta Sur Eco Park, the largest natural reserve on the island. Your guide takes you to Colombia Lagoon to see the crocodile population and wild birds, then to the lighthouse at the park's edge—the climb rewards you with a view where the ocean and lagoon meet. You'll also see small ruins scattered through the park and walk some of the island's best beach areas before heading to your next stop.

At San Gervasio Mayan Ruins, a specialist guide walks you through the archaeological site and explains why this town mattered to Mayan culture. The ruins were dedicated to Ixchel, the goddess of fertility, and the guide covers the rituals and significance that made the site sacred. This is where the history part of the day anchors itself—not a quick photo stop, but time to understand what you're standing in.

Lunch happens at San Martin Beach, where you choose between chicken fajitas, beef fajitas, or fish fajitas. After eating, the tour moves to Sky Reef for snorkel time. The reef sits close to shore, so you can see coral formations and marine life without a long boat ride. Snorkel gear is provided. The day wraps at Hacienda Ixtlan with a tequila tasting—you sample different varieties, plus coco and café, with the staff running the experience. The whole tour runs about four hours, with travel time built into that.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and private jeep transportation.
• entrance to Punta Sur Eco Park and San Gervasio Mayan Ruins.
• snorkel gear and entry to Sky Reef.
• lunch at San Martin Beach with your choice of fajitas.
• tequila tasting at Hacienda Ixtlan.
• two beers per person.
• two water bottles per person.
• chocolate tasting.

Good to know

Moderate physical level

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Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cover Cozumel's two biggest parks and archaeological sites in a single morning without renting a car or arranging multiple bookings—the jeep, the specialist guides, and the timing are all coordinated so the day holds together. Small groups keep the pace manageable and the guide's attention on the stops that matter.

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Top questions

What's the Colombia Lagoon at Punta Sur Park?

Colombia Lagoon is a crocodile habitat inside Punta Sur Eco Park where your guide points out the crocodile population and the wild birds that live there. It's one of the main stops on the park visit.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to snorkel at Sky Reef?

Sky Reef sits close to shore with shallow water and coral formations nearby, so you don't need advanced swimming skills. Snorkel gear is provided, and the reef is designed for accessible viewing of marine life and coral.

What does the San Gervasio Mayan Ruins guide explain?

The guide at San Gervasio is a specialist in Mayan culture and covers the site's history as a town dedicated to Ixchel, the goddess of fertility, including the rituals and significance that made it sacred to the Mayan people.

Is lunch included, and can I choose what to eat?

Lunch at San Martin Beach is included, and you choose between chicken fajitas, beef fajitas, or fish fajitas when you book or on the day of the tour.

What happens at Hacienda Ixtlan?

At Hacienda Ixtlan, the staff leads a tequila tasting where you sample different tequila varieties, plus coco and café. It's the final stop before the tour ends.

Can children go on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 5. The tour requires moderate physical fitness, so consider your child's comfort with walking, climbing the lighthouse stairs, and time in the sun.