Tulum: Selva Maya Ziplining, Cenote Swim & Hanging Bridges Tour

Summary

Zipline above Tulum’s trees then swim in cool cenotes with lunch

You’ll feel your heart race on nine ziplines above Tulum’s jungle canopy, wobble across hanging bridges, rappel beside a cenote, then swim or snorkel in cool blue water. Local guides keep things safe (and fun), plus lunch is included — so you end the day full and happy.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I was nervous about the first zipline at Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park near Tulum. My palms were sweaty (classic), but our guide Marco just grinned and told me to look out for spider monkeys in the branches. The air felt heavy and green — you know that thick jungle smell? It’s real here. Once we launched off the first platform, though, I forgot about everything except the wind and those wild flashes of sunlight between leaves. There are nine ziplines total, but I lost count after the third because I was too busy yelling and laughing with this couple from Puebla who kept racing each other.

The hanging bridges looked easy until I realized they wobbled like crazy — my legs were jelly by bridge number two. Marco showed us how to balance (“like you’re walking on eggs,” he said), but I still nearly dropped my water bottle into the undergrowth. After that came rock climbing up this pyramid wall (harder than it looks) and then rappelling down right over a cenote. That part got my heart pounding for sure; you can hear your own breathing echo off the limestone before you finally touch down next to the water.

Swimming in that semi-open cenote was honestly a relief after all the adrenaline. The water’s colder than you’d think — like a shock that wakes you up in the best way. Some folks cliff-jumped; I just floated for a while watching dust motes drift in shafts of light through the opening above. We finished with tacos (pulled pork or chicken, with spicy salsa that Marco warned me about — he wasn’t kidding) and cold beer at these wooden tables under palm trees. I still think about how quiet it got when everyone was eating, just listening to birds and our own tired laughter.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Adventure activities at Selva Maya Park

• Arrive at Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park
• Zipline on 9 ziplines
• Cross 5 hanging bridges
• Climb rock wall at pyramid
• Rappel overlooking cenote
• Swim or cliff jump in semi-open cenote
• Snorkel in cave cenote
• Enjoy included lunch with drinks

Top questions

How many ziplines are there at Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park?

The tour includes 9 ziplines through the jungle canopy.

Is lunch included on this Selva Maya tour?

Yes, lunch is included with Mayan pulled pork or chicken tacos, rice, salsas, flavored water and one beer or soda per person.

Can vegetarians join this tour?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested at booking.

What activities are included besides ziplining?

The tour also features 5 hanging bridges, rock climbing wall, rappelling by a cenote, swimming or cliff jumping at a semi-open cenote, and snorkeling in a cave cenote.

Is there an age or weight limit for participants?

There is a weight limit of 240lb and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Are guides provided during the activities?

Yes, professional local guides lead all activities throughout the day.

Is transportation included to Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; public transportation options are nearby.

What should I bring to Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park?

Bottled water is provided; bring comfortable clothes and swimwear. All necessary equipment is included.

What’s included

Your day covers all activities at Selva Maya Eco Adventure Park: nine ziplines through Tulum’s jungle canopy, five hanging bridges, rock climbing wall, rappelling by a cenote, swimming or cliff jumping at a semi-open cenote plus snorkeling gear for exploring a cave cenote. Lunch with Mayan pulled pork or chicken tacos (vegetarian option available), rice, salsas, flavored water and one beer or soda per person is served onsite. Professional guides lead every activity and bottled water is provided throughout your adventure.