Private Cozumel Cave and Ruin Exploration Tour with Mexican Lunch
Description
If you are looking for Island Adventure, you've found the right place! First we come pick you up from anywhere on Cozumel and then it's off to the Hacienda to learn the history of the famous mexican beverage, Tequila!! Descover its distillery process and do some tasting of the variety of different flavors and colors. Afterwards visit the Playa Chen Rio to get your feet wet, take some photos, and check the lagoon for Crocodiles. Now we are on to the Main attraction, Rancho Buenavista! Enter and see the huge marsh to go Crocodile hunting, continue driving your vehicle deeper into the jungle on a perfect offroad path, stop and do come cave exploring, walk up and close to the authentic lost Mayan Ruins. Once the Jungle exploration is done, it is time for an authentic mexican lunch. Dig your toes in the sand and enjoy the view as you partake in a oceanfront meal. PROVECHO!
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Once you arrive, you will be greeted by the ranch family, and learn about Mexico's most famous beverage, Tequila! Experience the flavors, colors and aromas of Tequila and learn about its distillation process. Make sure to pay a visit to the local animals on site. Cows, chickens, sheep and more.
Stop and see one of the most beautiful virgin beaches on the island. Perfect area to have a walk in the soft sand, get your feet wet and take lots of pictures.
The adventure continues on to Playa San Martin. This big sandy beach is a hotspot for turtle nests. Here our guide will talk a little about the turtle season and point out the active or previously active nests. Walk along this picturesque beach and along the crystal blue waters and take a photo opportunity. You can also find an icy cold hand made beverage in the Tiki style bar right across the street.
Here is the main atraction of our tour. Drive along a beautiful off road trail where we will navigate the vast Jungle, passing by an allagator swamp, exploring caves and walking along the path of the Mayas as we check out the lost Mayan Ruins. You can even cool off and take a dip in the Buenavista pool!
Hop back in your vehicle and lets visit the last of the east side virgin beaches, El Mirador. Here there are many artisanal huts where you can find a large variety of handmade goodies. Take the opportunity to grab something unique as a souvenir. Then climb to the top of the " El Mirador" which means the lookout in Spanish, and you will be able to do exactly that. Look out with a view over the incredible ocean, shoreline and jungle and you stand on top of an ancient rock formation. Take a picture with the Mexican flag flying in the sea breeze. Here we will provide you with an oceanfront lunch as you dig your toes in the sand, listen to the gentle waves crashing and taste authentic mexican cuisine.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(46)
Fernando was the best guide, and he made our experience so memorable. This felt like more than a tour because of how personal it was. I would definitely recommend it to everyone.
A really good day out exploring Cozumel with Fernando. We had a really interesting time learning about the history of the island and trying the local tequila. Fernando was super knowledgeable and good fun. I would recommend this tour.
This was absolutely perfect. After being on a crowded ship, this private tour of a family owned Tequila ranch, relatively undisturbed Myan caves, and a wonderful authentic Mexican lunch at a locally owned/operated restaurant on the beach was just what we needed! Ricardo was a wealth of information and it really felt like we were being shown around by an old friend. It was a 5 hour tour in all so we were back to the ship on plenty of time without feeling rushed, yet we really felt like we got to see sooo much!
One of the best excursions ever! Our guide Ricardo, was PERFECT!! He wisely waited for us to get out of the boat. He showed us around a good part of the island, several stops, several breathtaking views. The sublime sea. Caves and caves, wow! He explained everything , I learned a lot with this guide. He’s passionate, it shows , it feels and it’s very pleasant. His eyes shone as soon as he talked about sea turtles, wildlife. Lunch was delicious. Ricardo, many thanks for an unforgettable day.
Great experience in Cozumel riding on the Jeep tour with Ricardo. He was great! We stopped at Rancho Alejandra and learned about the tequila making process while sampling the various flavors. Stopped at a few nice beaches then into the jungle for a tour of Mayan ruins and caves. We topped it off with an authentic Mexican lunch. This tour is not offered as a ship excursion, and it definitely was an experience off the beaten path. Thanks Ricardo!
This is a wonderful excursion that goes to many out of the way places that you wouldn't normally see. We highly recommend it! Our tour guide was fantastic!
Guide was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of information. The tour was flexible around what we enjoyed doing and every element was as expected or better.
Sergio is a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about Cozumel. He shared his passion for his home with us and was a great travel companion for our trip. Thanks, Sergio!
Ricardo was fabulous! Showed up early and explained our day of adventures. He was very informative about the island and culture. I fee like we got a tour of hidden treasures exploring the caves used by the Mayan. We had a great stop to talk about the turtle laying areas and how important these sites are. Ricardo has first hand experience as a volunteer and was able to provide us with more information than just the information boards at the lookout. Our lunch was simple but delicious. The green sauce for the quesadillas was amazing. Highly recommend this trip off the beaten path.
We had an excellent experience with our guide Jordan! He completely tailored the day to us by giving us the flexibility to spend as much or as little time as we wanted exploring each stop. Jordan was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly proud of Cozumel. He shared interesting details about the caves, cenotes and culture, and he happily answered all of our questions. He also gave us great recommendations for other things to do during our stay. The tour itself was beautiful and the Mexican lunch was so good. Highly recommend this tour and Jordan for anyone who wants a personalized way to explore Cozumel.
