ATV Excursion: Discover El Cedral Town & Ruins, Cenote Swim

4.1 (16 reviews)3 hCozumelAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:38 pm, 3 h 52 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 52 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Cozumel20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 39 min to the start point
  3. 8:59 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 11:51 am.
  4. 11:59 am
    Tour ends39 min back to the pier
  5. 12:38 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 52 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Cozumel call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:59 am and be back at the gangway around 12:38 pm — 2 h 52 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:38 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The start point (El Cedral Maya site and village) is about 11 km from Puerta Maya, roughly 39 min by taxi each way — that travel time is already counted above.

Among the 400 Cozumel shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 4 h); 90% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Cozumel call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Ride into the adventurer side of Cozumel on an ATV adventure that combines rural roads, colorful village scenery, local history, and a refreshing cenote stop. This shared experience begins at a designated meeting point in Cozumel, where travelers check in with the team before taking included transportation toward El Cedral, one of the island’s most traditional and peaceful towns.

Once in El Cedral, the adventure begins with safety equipment and ATV organization before heading out through rural paths and picturesque village streets. As you ride, you’ll discover a different side of Cozumel beyond the beaches: colorful surroundings, a calm local atmosphere, and small archaeological remains connected to the island’s early inhabitants.

The route continues to Jade Cenote, a natural stop where travelers can pause, enjoy the scenery, cool off in the cenote waters, and take photos in a peaceful setting.

Max 35 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Fuel for ATVs
  • Visit to "El Cedral" ruins
  • Bottled water
  • Visit to "Cenote Jade", swimming is allowed
  • Visit to "El Cedral" town
  • Jungle circuit with ATV's

Not included

  • Entrance taxes for El Cedral and Cenote (20 USD per person)

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Royal Village Shopping Center
    The experience begins at the designated meeting point in Cozumel, where travelers will check in with the team and join the group for their selected departure time. After check-in, everyone will board the included transportation that takes the group toward El Cedral. This first part of the experience opens the route in a simple and organized way before the ATV adventure begins.
    30 min
  2. 2
    El Cedral
    Travelers will ride from the meeting point toward El Cedral, a quiet and traditional village in Cozumel. This short transfer brings guests away from the busier coastal areas and closer to the rural side of the island, where the ATV route will begin. Upon arrival, the group will prepare with safety equipment and receive the necessary organization before taking the ATVs. The ATV adventure begins through rural roads and the colorful streets of El Cedral. Travelers will ride through a peaceful village setting known for its local charm, calm atmosphere, and small archaeological remains that reflect the history of those who lived in the area hundreds of years ago. This part of the route gives the experience a special Cozumel character: outdoor adventure mixed with village scenery, history, and a more authentic view of the island.
    1 h 30 min
  3. 3
    Jade Cenote
    After riding through El Cedral, travelers will continue by ATV toward Jade Cenote, a natural stop surrounded by local vegetation and a peaceful atmosphere. Here, guests can take a short break, admire the cenote setting, cool off in the water, take photos, or enjoy the view from the dock. Travelers who want a more active moment can also jump into the cenote waters from the available high point, adding a refreshing highlight to the route before continuing the ride.
    30 min
  4. 4
    Cozumel
    After the cenote visit, travelers will ride the ATVs back toward El Cedral and return to the ATV base. From there, the group will board the included transportation for the return to the original meeting point in Cozumel. This final part closes the experience after a route filled with rural landscapes, village charm, ATV riding, and a refreshing cenote stop.
    30 min

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Whether you come from Cancun or the Riviera Maya, or are staying in Cozumel, the meeting point will be the Royal Village Shopping Center, exactly at Martí Sports shop, located at the intersection of Av. Rafael E. Melgar and Av. Claudio Canto
Whether you come from Cancun or the Riviera Maya, or are staying in Cozumel, the meeting point will be the Royal Village Shopping Center, exactly at Martí Sports shop, located at the intersection of Av. Rafael E. Melgar and Av. Claudio Canto
From the cruise pier
About 39 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Remember that when choosing the "Shared ATV" option, the number of participants in the reservation must be even, each vehicle can carry a maximum of 2 passengers. If the reservation is made for an odd number of participants and this option is chosen, the difference is automatically charged to the individual ATV at the time of check-in with the guide.

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