Snorkeling in Tulum: Cenote Cave & Jungle Activities

Rappel into a cenote, then snorkel inside the cave

Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park in Tulum combines snorkeling in a cenote cave with ziplining, hanging bridges, rock climbing, rappelling and cliff jumping across four hours in the Riviera Maya jungle. A live guide in English or Spanish leads all activities, provides equipment, and includes lunch with the entry fee.

The experience

The park sits deep in the Mayan jungle outside Tulum, and the day moves through five separate stations. You start on the ziplining and hanging bridges circuit, then move to a rock climbing wall, rappel down a cliff face that overlooks a cenote, and reach a semi-open sinkhole where you can cliff jump, swim or simply rest in the water. The final stop is a cave cenote where snorkeling happens. You're inside a cavern system with the water below, equipment provided, and the guide in the water with you.

Lunch arrives after the rappelling station: Mayan pulled pork tacos, Mayan pulled chicken tacos, rice, salsas, flavored water and one beer or soft drink per person. A vegetarian option is available if you request it when booking. The guide speaks English or Spanish and stays with the group through all five activities, so you're not figuring out the next station alone.

Everything you need is provided: snorkeling gear, climbing harnesses, rappelling equipment, helmets. Bottled water is available throughout. The whole experience runs four hours, and public transportation options exist nearby if you're traveling without a rental car. Children from age 5 can join if accompanied by an adult.

What’s included

• All necessary equipment for ziplining, climbing, rappelling and snorkeling.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• lunch with Mayan tacos, rice, salsas and one beverage per person.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• access to all five activity stations in the jungle.

Information

Lasts 4h, runs Monday to Saturday at 09:00 and 13:00, from US$ 80 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 201 private ›

Live guideEnglish and SpanishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.9 with pickup ›

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

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

Operated by Selva Maya Eco Adventure

Is this one for you?You do every activity yourself with the guide leading and instructing. This is not watching a demonstration. It suits anyone comfortable with heights, water and physical exertion who wants to move through multiple adventures in one morning rather than spend the day on a single activity.

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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 (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens at the cenote where we snorkel?

The snorkeling cenote is a cave system. You enter a cavern and snorkel in the water below, with your guide in the water alongside you and all snorkeling equipment supplied.

Do I need to know how to rappel before I arrive?

No prior experience is required. The guide teaches you on the rock climbing wall first, then you rappel down the cliff overlooking the cenote with full equipment and instruction.

Is the cliff jumping optional, or do I have to do it?

Cliff jumping is optional. At the semi-open cenote, you can jump, swim, or simply relax in the water. The choice is yours.

What's included in the lunch, and are there options for dietary restrictions?

Lunch includes Mayan pulled pork or chicken tacos, rice, salsas, flavored water and one beer or soft drink per person. A vegetarian option is available if you request it at the time of booking.

How do I get to Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park if I don't have a rental car?

Public transportation options are available near the park. The park is located in Tulum, and you'll need to arrange your own transport to the entrance.

Are there weight or health restrictions I should know about?

The weight limit is 240 pounds. The activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers, those with spinal injuries, or those with poor cardiovascular health. It is suitable for all other fitness levels, and children from age 5 can participate with an adult.