Couple at the Jade Cavern cenote

Cenote & history

Mayan Jungle by Jeep to Jade Cavern, Cenote & Snorkel

5 h 30 min · From 2 guests · Private

The first Mayan village on Cozumel, the jade-green waters of Cenote Chempita — once a site of Mayan ceremonies — and a beach lunch with a short snorkel from the shore.

  • Jade Cavern (Cenote Chempita)
  • El Cedral village
  • Jungle by Jeep
  • Beach lunch
  • Shore snorkel

How the day goes

  1. 1

    Jungle & cenote

    Head to El Cedral to visit the Jade Cavern, swim in its calm water and look for wildlife in the jungle.

  2. 2

    El Cedral village

    The full story of the ancient Mayan village, told by an expert guide.

  3. 3

    Beach, lunch & snorkel

    A meal from a delicious beach menu and plenty of time in the clear Caribbean water.

  4. 4

    Back to your meeting point

    Right on time for your ship, hotel or ferry.

Deep in the jungle, the Jade Cavern — also known as Cenote Chempita — hides jade-colored water, perfect to cool off. The brave can jump from the top of the cave.

El Cedral was the first town settled by the Maya and later by the first families after the Spanish conquest. See Mayan remains and the island’s first church.

Your guide explains the Santa Cruz de Sabán festival, born when families fled the war on the Yucatán Peninsula and found refuge on Cozumel.

Included in every tour

  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Transportation from port & hotel
  • Entrance fees
  • Beach break
  • Free extended time
  • Bottled water & soda
  • Gas & mileage
  • Insurance
  • Snorkel equipment

What to bring

  • Towel & swimsuit
  • Comfortable shoes & clothes
  • Sunscreen (biodegradable recommended)
  • Sunglasses
  • Valid driver’s license

Make it yours

Nothing is set in stone — create your own adventure.

Free of charge

  • Private snorkel tour with your guide
  • Shopping
  • San Miguel town tour
  • Beach break
  • Tequila tasting

Additional cost

  • Discover Scuba dive
  • Chocolate factory tour
  • Horseback riding
  • Beach clubs (pool, water sports)
  • Wave runners
  • Parasailing
  • Swimming with dolphins

Meeting & pickup

Cruise guests

Just steps from the exit of your cruise dock. We track which dock your ship uses and your guide waits at the agreed point.

Hotel or condo

We pick you up at the exit of your hotel or condo on Cozumel.

From the Riviera Maya

We meet at the San Miguel ferry pier on Cozumel.

Payment

A deposit of $10 USD holds your reservation. Paying in full before the tour is recommended; if you only paid the deposit, the balance is due at the time of the tour. Cash is preferred for the balance, but card, PayPal, Google Pay and Apple Pay also work.

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s start time for a full refund. If you cancel less than 24 hours before, the amount you paid is not refunded, and changes within 24 hours can’t be accepted. Cut-off times follow Cozumel local time. The “No Tour, No Pay” guarantee still covers you if your ship doesn’t arrive.

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