Puerto Vallarta: ATV & RZR Jorullo Bridge with Waterfall & Tequila
Why You Actually Want to Drive Across Latin America's Longest Bridge
You drive your own ATV or RZR across the Jorullo Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Latin America, with stops at El Salto waterfall for swimming and a mountain bar for refreshments. The five-hour experience includes round transport from the office, jungle roads through the Sierra Madre, photo time on the bridge itself, and a tequila tasting back at the facilities. Bring a valid driver's license, swimsuit, and closed shoes. This tour runs in all weather.
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ATV and RZR adventure in Puerto Vallarta
- Travel through Puerto Vallarta countryside
- Ride ATV or RZR on dirt roads
- Visit El Salto waterfall
- Cross Jorullo Bridge and take photos
- Stop at mountain bar for drinks
- Enjoy tequila tasting at facilities
What’s included
Your day includes round transportation from the office to the jungle facilities, driving your own ATV or RZR along dirt roads through the Sierra Madre Mountains, a stop at El Salto waterfall for swimming, the main crossing of the Jorullo Bridge with time for photos, a refreshing drink at a mountain bar, and a tequila tasting back at the facilities. Meals beyond the tasting are available for purchase.
Times
- Every day 07:50 11:50 14:00
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The experience
What makes you want to get behind the wheel of an ATV in the middle of nowhere? Maybe it's the thought of crossing something you've never heard of before: the Jorullo Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Latin America, and you're driving it yourself, not watching it from a tour bus window. That's the pull here. You're not observing Puerto Vallarta. You're moving through it on your own terms, which changes everything about how a place feels.
The day starts with a pickup from the office, then about an hour and a half of driving through the countryside and into the Sierra Madre Mountains: the kind of landscape most visitors never see because it's not on the main tourist loop. Your guide leads you on dirt roads thick with tropical vegetation until you hit El Salto waterfall, where you can actually get in the water and cool off before the main event. Then comes the bridge itself. You drive across it (not as a passenger, but as the driver), and stop in the middle to take pictures and just sit with the view of the mountains. It's one of those moments where the scale of the thing hits you differently when you're on it rather than looking at it from somewhere safe.
After the bridge crossing, there's a bar on the mountain with views that make the stop feel earned. You grab a drink, and then it's back to the facilities for a tequila tasting, not rushed, not a gimmick, just a chance to taste something properly before heading back. The whole thing runs about five hours door-to-door, with the actual driving taking around ninety minutes. You can book an ATV for one or two people, or an RZR if you want more seats and a bit more comfort, and you'll need a valid driver's license and a credit card at check-in.
Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, closed shoes for shifting gears, and clothes you don't mind getting dusty. The course is dry outside the rainy season and it shows. This happens rain or shine, so plan accordingly. If you're traveling with a group, you book each vehicle separately, which means you can split up by preference without losing anyone.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to drive something yourself rather than sit in a tour van, and you're comfortable on dirt roads in the mountains. The five-hour day is built around the drive time and the bridge crossing, which is what makes both feel unhurried.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Do I need a driver's license to do this tour?
Yes. You must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license to operate an ATV or RZR. Passengers can be as young as 6 years old.
What's included in the tour price?
Round transportation from the office, access to the Jorullo Bridge, El Salto waterfall, tequila tasting, and time at the mountain bar. Meals and drinks beyond the tasting are extra.
How long does the whole thing take?
About five hours total: roughly ninety minutes of driving, ninety minutes of round-trip transport, thirty minutes for tequila tasting, and an hour of free time at the facilities.
Can I bring my family if they don't want to drive?
Yes. Passengers as young as 6 can ride along in an ATV for two or an RZR. They don't need a license, just a willingness to hold on.
What if I'm traveling with a group of six people?
Book each vehicle separately. For example, three ATVs for two people each means three separate bookings, each for "2 travelers."
Is this tour affected by rain?
No. It runs rain or shine. Outside the rainy season, the course is dusty, so wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
What's the weight limit?
ATV for one: 160 kg (352 lbs). ATV for two: 220 kg (484 lbs). RZR for two: 226 kg (500 lbs). RZR for four: 362 kg (800 lbs).
Do I need to bring anything special?
Bring a valid driver's license, credit card, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, closed shoes, and extra cash for food, drinks, and tips. You'll also need a credit card for the vehicle deposit at check-in.
Can I swim at the waterfall?
Yes. El Salto waterfall is a stop where you can get in the water and cool off before continuing to the bridge.
What's the Jorullo Bridge actually like?
It's the longest suspension bridge in Latin America. You drive across it yourself, stop in the middle for photos, and get views of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Puerto Vallarta: ATV & RZR Jorullo Bridge with Waterfall & Tequila
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