ATV Riding in Mexico: Sierra Madres Rivers & Tequila Tasting

Operate your own ATV through mountain terrain and river crossings, not watch from a seat.

Private ATV riding in Mexico's Sierra Madres takes you through dirt roads, small villages and river terrain on your own machine for 2 hours, with a guide, helmet, goggles and fuel included. You decide how long to spend riding versus resting at each stop, and finish with a tequila tasting. Minimum age is 16 with a valid driver's permit. A minimum of 2 ATVs per booking means you'll ride with at least one other person.

Step-by-step itinerary

ATV ride and tequila tasting

• Meet at shop 15 minutes early
• Fill out waivers and receive instructions
• Get helmets, bandanas, and goggles
• Learn hand signals and ATV operation
• Ride ATVs through mountains and villages
• Stop and chill or ride longer as desired
• Cross rivers and jump into waterfall
• End with tequila tasting

The experience

You meet at the shop 15 minutes before departure, fill out waivers, and get fitted with a helmet, goggles and bandana. The guide walks you through hand signals, how to operate the ATV, and what to expect on the route. Then you ride: through dirt roads climbing and dropping through the mountains, crossing rivers, and passing small villages far from the tourist zones. The Sierra Madres terrain shifts under you. Some stretches are pure riding, others open onto spots where you can stop and wade into a waterfall or just sit and look.

The private format means you're not locked into a group schedule. Spend an extra 20 minutes at a river crossing or push harder on the mountain sections. Your guide follows your lead and adjusts the day around what you want. The route covers EJIDO EL JORULLO and the surrounding backcountry, and the operator notes that community families there ask for $3 per ATV to maintain the trails if you want to contribute.

The ride ends with a tequila tasting. Bring a swimsuit if you plan to jump into the river, bug spray, and comfortable shoes for walking around stops. The activity runs in all weather, so dress for what the day brings. A minimum of 2 ATVs per booking means you'll have at least one other rider. Single and double-rider options are available at checkout.

What’s included

• Use of an ATV, helmet, goggles, bandana and face mask.
• private guide in English or Spanish.
• fuel surcharge.
• 2 hours of riding through Sierra Madres terrain with river crossings and village stops.
• tequila tasting at the end.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Xiutla Riders Ecoadventure

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to operate the ATV yourself rather than ride as a passenger, and if controlling your own pace (spending more time at a waterfall or pushing harder on the mountains) matters more than sticking to a fixed group schedule. The 2-hour window and private format let you shape the day around what you want to do.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's the terrain like on the Sierra Madres ATV ride?

The route takes you through dirt roads that climb and drop through the mountains, river crossings where you can wade or jump into waterfalls, and small villages in the backcountry away from tourist areas.

Can I control how fast we go and how long we stop?

Yes, as a private ride, you decide how long to spend at each stop or how much time you want to spend riding the ATVs on the mountains. Your guide adjusts the day to match your pace.

What safety gear and instruction do I get?

You receive a helmet, goggles, bandana, and a face mask. Before you ride, the guide explains how to operate the ATV and the hand signals they'll use to communicate once you're on the trail.

How old do you have to be to ride an ATV?

The minimum age is 16 years old and you must have a valid driver's permit. Passengers can be as young as 6 if riding double with an adult.

What happens at the end of the ride?

After the ATV portion, you finish with a tequila tasting to close out the adventure.

What should I bring besides what's provided?

Bring bug spray, a swimsuit if you want to jump into the river, and comfortable walking shoes. The ride operates in all weather, so dress appropriately for the conditions.