Playa del Carmen ATV, Zipline & Cenote Adventure on the Ruta de los Cenotes
Combine off-road ATVs, forest ziplines and a swim in a natural cenote on a half-day trip from Playa del Carmen. Small groups, bilingual guides and roundtrip transport make this a compact, high-energy way to experience the Mayan jungle.
The Experience
Before You Go
Hydrate before and during the tour
Yucatán humidity plus physical activity makes fluid intake essential — bring a filled reusable bottle; guides may offer water stops.
Wear closed-toe, grippy shoes
ATV trails are dusty and rocky; secure footwear protects your toes for driving and when climbing to zipline platforms.
Respect weight and waist limits
Ziplines have strict maximums (roughly 120 kg / 265 lb and ~49 in waist) — check measurements before booking to avoid disappointment.
Leave phones and cameras with guides
For safety and to protect fragile cenote environments, cameras and phones are typically not allowed during activities — use the guide’s photo service if offered.
Local Knowledge
Hidden Gems
- •Ask guides about a quiet shallow ledge in the cenote where freshwater filters over limestone — perfect for sitting and cooling off.
- •Small local stalls near the park sell handmade candies and coconut water — a quick authentic snack after the tour.
Wildlife
- •Green iguana
- •Tropical birds such as motmots or trogons
Conservation Note
The park manages visitor numbers and enforces no-litter, no-sunscreen-in-water rules to protect the cenote’s water quality and nearby karst formations.
Cenotes are collapse sinkholes formed in Yucatán’s limestone and were crucial freshwater sources and ritual sites for Maya communities; many local place names and routes follow ancient paths.
What to Bring
Closed-toe hiking or trail shoesEssential
Protects feet on ATVs and while climbing to zipline platforms.
Quick-dry swimwear and towelEssential
You’ll enter the cenote; quick-dry fabrics speed comfort afterward.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)Essential
Open sections of trail and staging areas offer little shade at midday.
Small dry bag or waterproof pouch
Keeps essentials dry while you swim and stores extra layers during activities.
Common Questions
How long is the tour and does it include transport?
The outing lasts about 4 hours and typically includes roundtrip transportation from hotels in Playa del Carmen, Cancun or the Riviera Maya.
Can children participate and are there age limits to drive ATVs?
Minimum age to join is 4 years; drivers must be 18+ to operate an ATV solo, and 16+ may drive accompanied by an adult.
Are cameras or phones allowed on the activities?
For safety and preservation reasons, cameras and phones are usually prohibited during ATVs and ziplines; ask about photo packages provided by guides.
What are the physical and weight restrictions for ziplines?
Maximum weight is around 120 kg (265 lb) with a maximum waist size near 1.24 m (49 in); participants should have no serious heart or spinal issues and not be pregnant.
Book This Experience
Check AvailabilityDuration
4 hours
Location
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Difficulty
moderate
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness required: be comfortable riding an ATV, walking short uneven paths, and climbing to zipline platforms.
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