Top Mexico Outdoor Activities

Set sail along the magnificent coastline of the Riviera Maya aboard a luxury catamaran and gaze at the soft hues of sunset. Relax with a cocktail from the open bar while you're served snacks by an expert crew and captain. Hotel transport is provided from most hotels for this excursion.

Meet our tour guides at the dock, where you board a beautiful boat. Enjoy an intimate experience, so you can watch the varied marine life in comfort on board. Depending on the weather, sail the Sea of Cortez or the Pacific Ocean to find the humpback whale. Listen to whale songs with a hydrophone while exploring the marine-life-rich waters around Cabo.

Experience the thrill of a half-day ATV adventure through the stunning Los Cabos desert, crossing one of the world’s longest hanging bridges on a powerful 450 cc Honda ATV. Enjoy breathtaking desert scenery with hydration stations and free lockers included for your convenience. Hotel and cruise port pickups are provided, with optional collision insurance and park entry fees payable at check-in.

Cross La Virgen river and explore Coyote Canyon during this half-day guided horseback riding tour from San Miguel de Allende. Admire the stunning cliffs, stop for a hike and relax along the river. Clop along at a steady pace, or enjoy opportunities to gallop amid this beautiful scenery. Upgrade to soak any sore muscles at a nearby hot springs, or pump up your adrenaline with a 120-foot rappel off a cliff. After your adventure, return to the ranch and settle in for a hearty, organic lunch of Mexican cuisine.

Journey to the cultural heart of the Yucatan on this small-group tour of Chichen Itzá and Valladolid, departing from Tulum hotels. Your knowledgeable guide offers perspective on the Maya-Toltec design as you walk past the impressively restored structures. Then, continue on to Valladolid, to have a walk in the historic center and stop at a cenote where you can swim and relax. Your day includes lunch, snacks, tickets, and taxes.

Journey deep into the Riviera Maya on this guided jungle buggy tour from Playa del Carmen. Steer a 4x4 buggy for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) and admire the lush forest scenery during this thrilling drive. Make a stop for a refreshing swim and snorkel at a cenote, with a cave visit too. Hotel transport included.

Packing several outdoor adventures into one day can require booking multiple activities and arranging transportation between them. Simplify the experience with an adventure tour in the Sierra Madre Mountains that combines ziplining, rappelling, UTV riding, a skydiving simulator, and a waterslide. Move from one challenge to the next in a jungle setting for an action-packed alternative to organizing each activity separately.

Get an inside look at what it takes to uncover ancient ruins by visiting Cañada de La Virgen on an archaeologist-led tour. Your guide took part in the site’s 2004 excavation, giving him a unique insight into the relatively-recently uncovered Mesoamerican complex. As you tour the site he can share details you can’t discover on your own and would likely miss on a different guided tour.

Discover both Isla Contoy and Isla Mujeres on this day trip departing from Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and Puerto Aventuras hotels. Snorkel over coral reef, watch the birds in a nature sanctuary, and work on that tan on the beach. At Isla Mujeres, explore the shops and the beach at your own pace. A morning snack, lunch, and 2-way transport are included, but ecological tax is at your expense.

Discover wildlife in their natural environment with this half-day tour in Puerto Vallarta. Climb aboard a boat with a biologist guide and utilize a hydrophone to find dolphins based on their sounds. Go swimming with wild dolphins and keep an eye out for a range of marine life including turtles, rays, and more. Support marine ecology research with this wildlife-focused tour.

If you’re short on time in Huatulco, don’t just settle for seeing one or two of the coastal gem’s bays. Instead, check off seven seaside spots on one convenient boat tour, which showcases bays and beaches in and around Huatulco National Park. Enjoy the ocean breeze as you travel by boat, so that you can cover much more than if driving.

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Explore the waters around Tulum without the hassle of arranging multiple activities, equipment, or boat access on your own. This relaxed catamaran experience combines sailing, snorkeling, and light adventure in one seamless outing, with gear and guidance provided so you can simply enjoy the sea. With time to swim, paddle, and unwind onboard, it’s an easy way to experience marine life and coastal scenery in comfort.

Save hours of time with a skip-the-line snorkel tour of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef from Puerto Morelos. In a small group limited to 10, you’ll follow your guide around the reefs off the shore of Puerto Morelos, home to some of the world’s most diverse marine life. Stress-free and ideal for travelers with limited time, this excursion includes entrance fees, refreshments, and snorkel gear.

Get a fast-paced immersion along the stunning Baja coastline during this private jet skiing excursion. Tick off top attractions—like the famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas—as you hit the water, driving yourself along the Pacific waves. Tours include a pre-departure safety briefing, with instructions for inexperienced riders, and life jackets.

Dive into the natural wonders of Xel-Há Park, the Riviera Maya's ultimate aquatic paradise. With over 50 attractions, snorkel vibrant lagoons, float down rivers, bike through lush jungle trails, or relax on a hidden beach. This experience includes snorkeling gear, access to lounge areas, meals and beverages (if all-inclusive option selected), and hotel pickup with round-trip transportation.

Huatulco might be most famous for its beaches, but this tour showcases its waterfalls, too. In a small group that ensures personalized attention and a relaxed pace, you’ll stray from the beaten path as you trek through the jungle to this hidden natural pool and cascade. Your guide is on hand to help you navigate and discover flora and fauna you might otherwise miss.

See Puerto Vallarta from a different perspective—the air—during this exciting parasailing tour. Start your flight from the beach, rather than on the water, which means that you can fly much higher and see more of the surrounding area. Feel the wind in your hair as you soar above the beach and city and enjoy unparalleled views of the region.

Set out on a relaxing and informative sunset sailing cruise off Los Cabos. Board a luxury yacht and watch the sun slowly disappear below the horizon while listening to music and enjoying an array of drinks and appetizers. Your crew tells you all about the area as your glide through the water, admiring views of the illuminated sights along the coastline as you go. Departure time varies throughout the year.

Explore the colorful underwater world of Mexico's Caribbean Sea on a half-day snorkeling tour from Isla Mujeres. Plunge in at three different locations, including an underwater museum and Manchones — the area's largest coral reef. After swimming among fish and marine life in the turquoise waters, enjoy a light lunch of ceviche, chips, and vegetables at a beach club restaurant.

Get more out of your underwater explorations with this half-day snorkel adventure from Cabo San Lucas. You’ll cruise with a local crew to visit the best snorkel spots around Los Cabos. Extra perks include a boat-fresh lunch and an open bar on deck.

Challenge yourself to a series of ziplines and hanging bridges on a canopy tour in Las Cañadas Campamento, near Ensenada. Soar through the air with views mountains, forests, and a campground lake; this zipline tour includes a guided trip through the course, equipment and use of onsite lockers.

Go beyond your typical day at the beach and spend your day hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling in the stunning Balandras area of Baja California Sur. Join a small group and kayak off the coast of Balandras Beach, making stops along the way to snorkel in the abundant coral reefs. Back on land, enjoy a hike to Tecolote Beach, taking in the views of rocky cliffs and sandy beaches.

Exploring a city independently, with just a guidebook to lead the way, often means missing the deeper meanings behind the landmarks. This immersive small-group cultural walking tour through the historic center of Guanajuato connects you with the city's stories. Your guide brings Guanajuato’s history and culture to vivid life as they lead you to the city's lesser-known corners.