Snorkeling in Cozumel: ATV, Cenote & Mayan Village

Ride an ATV into the jungle, swim a cenote, explore a 900-year-old Mayan temple, then snorkel the reef

Snorkel Cozumel's coral gardens with a guide, but the day starts on land: you ride your own automatic ATV (no license needed) into the jungle to Jade Caverns, a 60-million-year-old cenote fed by underground rivers, where you can jump from a 20-foot platform or swim. You'll visit El Cedral, a 900-year-old Mayan temple and one of the continent's oldest Catholic churches, then taste handmade tequila before heading to the beach. The snorkel includes full gear and a guide to navigate the reef. Lunch (chicken fajitas, pastor tacos or fish tacos) comes after. Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off are included. A $20 USD Mayan Land Use tax applies per person.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore cenote, Mayan village, snorkel, lunch

• Ride ATV to Jade Caverns
• Learn history and swim or jump
• Visit Mayan village and temple
• Taste handmade organic tequila
• Snorkel with guide at Skyreef
• Enjoy local organic fajita lunch
• Return to cruise or hotel

The experience

El Cedral sits deep enough in the jungle that you reach it on your own ATV: a single or double automatic that requires no driver's license, though riders must be at least 13 years old. The cenote itself is the draw: Jade Caverns is a natural formation over 60 million years old, connected to underground rivers and the ocean, and the guide walks you through its history and the role cenotes played in Mayan culture. You can swim in the water or climb to a 20-foot natural platform and jump. Helmets, goggles and a life jacket come with the ride.

After the cenote, you walk through El Cedral village to see the 900-year-old Mayan temple and the old Catholic church, one of the oldest on the continent. The guide explains the site's history while locals, many of Mayan descent, sell black coral jewelry nearby. A handmade organic tequila tasting rounds out the inland portion before transport takes you to the beach.

The snorkel happens at Skyreef, a reef site where you explore coral gardens and see a variety of fish along the shore with your guide. Full snorkel gear (fins, mask, life vest) is provided. After the water, lunch is served: you choose chicken fajitas, pastor tacos or fish tacos, made by locals with local products. A non-alcoholic welcome drink is included. Beer and bottled water are available during the ATV portion. The full day runs about five hours from pickup at your cruise port, resort or Airbnb to drop-off.

What’s included

• Ride your own single or double automatic ATV with helmet, goggles and life jacket.
• entry to Jade Caverns cenote with guide.
• visit to El Cedral Mayan temple and historic Catholic church.
• handmade organic tequila tasting.
• guided snorkel with full gear (fins, mask, life vest).
• Mexican lunch (chicken fajitas, pastor tacos or fish tacos).
• non-alcoholic welcome drink at the beach.
• cold bottled water and beer during the ATV tour.
• pickup and drop-off at your cruise port, resort, Airbnb or residence in Cozumel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (3 to 4 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cozumel Tours By Cesar

Is this one for you?You ride and snorkel yourself rather than watch from a boat, so the day suits anyone comfortable on an ATV and in the water. The guide leads both the cenote visit and the reef snorkel, so you're not navigating alone. The fixed five-hour schedule fits a cruise port stop or a half-day from a resort stay.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (3 to 4 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What is Jade Caverns and why jump from a 20-foot platform?

Jade Caverns is a cenote, a natural sinkhole, that formed over 60 million years ago and connects to underground rivers and the ocean. The 20-foot platform is a natural rock formation at the water's edge. Jumping is optional, and you can swim instead if you prefer.

Do I need a driver's license to ride the ATV?

No driver's license is required. The ATV is automatic and riders must be at least 13 years old. Helmets, goggles and a life jacket are provided.

What does the snorkel gear include and will there be a guide in the water?

Full snorkel gear includes fins, a mask and a life vest. A guide accompanies you to show you the coral gardens and the fish around the reef.

What are the lunch options and are there vegetarian choices?

Lunch is chicken fajitas, pastor tacos or fish tacos, all made locally. Vegetarian fajitas with veggies are available if you request them when you book. The lunch is not gluten-free.

Is pickup from my cruise ship or hotel included?

Yes. Once you book, the reservation team contacts you via WhatsApp to arrange pickup from your cruise port, resort, Airbnb, condo or residence in Cozumel, and drop-off at the same location.

What should I bring or wear?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring a towel. Sunscreen is recommended. The tour provides helmets, goggles, life jackets, snorkel gear and a secure area to store backpacks or personal items during the snorkel.