Horseback Riding and Cenote Swim from Cancun or Playa del Carmen
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Cancun, Mexico
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Skip the hassle of organizing transport, equipment, and refreshments with this half-day Yucatán jungle adventure. Ride horseback through the jungle, swim in a natural cenote, spot local wildlife, and visit a Zapote orchard with bubblegum tasting along the way. With all necessary equipment, towels, snacks, drinks, and round-trip transportation from Playa del Carmen or Cancun included, enjoy a seamless, stress-free day of adventure and nature.
- Take a horseback ride through the Yucatan jungle with wildlife sightings
- Swim in a natural cenote to refresh
- Taste artisanal bubblegum at a Zapote orchard
- Snacks, water, towels, and round-trip transportation included
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- All necessary equipment
- Bottled water, soft drinks and snacks at the end of the activity
- Use of lockers and towels
- Gratuities
- Photo of your adventure
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
Choose from several departure times for convenient pickup from your Cancun or Playa del Carmen hotel. In a comfortable tour vehicle, travel to Rancho Bonanza, where you're introduced to your horse. Riders are matched with horses based on experience level; riders of all levels can be accommodated. Horses at Rancho Bonanza have been rescued, rehabilitated, and retrained.
Spend the next portion of the tour exploring the jungle, observing and learning about the local flora and fauna as you travel. You also learn about the local practice of making bubblegum from materials found in the peninsula's forest. Once you reach a natural cenote, or limestone sinkhole, dismount for a swim in the cool water. Towels are provided for you, but please bring your swimsuit if you plan on swimming.
Enjoy drinks and snacks before returning to Rancho Bonanza. Then catch your ride back to Cancun or Playa del Carmen for drop-off.
Spend the next portion of the tour exploring the jungle, observing and learning about the local flora and fauna as you travel. You also learn about the local practice of making bubblegum from materials found in the peninsula's forest. Once you reach a natural cenote, or limestone sinkhole, dismount for a swim in the cool water. Towels are provided for you, but please bring your swimsuit if you plan on swimming.
Enjoy drinks and snacks before returning to Rancho Bonanza. Then catch your ride back to Cancun or Playa del Carmen for drop-off.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Maximum weight is 220 lbs (100 kg)
- It is recommended that you bring biodegradable sunscreen and biodegradable insect repellent, a camera, sunglasses, long pants for riding, and a swimsuit
- Some experience on horseback is recommended
- Minimum age is 8
- We can only operate the activity with 2 children per schedule and minors are considered from 8 to 12 years old.
- Being under the influence of alcoholic beverages is an impediment to your participation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Susan_K
When our boat trip got canceled due to high winds we had to pivot & found this option. We are so glad we did. It was a very enjoyable morning! The tour guide was so informative & a great experience for all. We saw monkeys! Had a great horse riding experience (4 of us & 4 “cowboys” with us) so felt very safe. And swimming in the cenote was great. There were lots of fun animals (all rescues) to see in the ranch as well. Highly recommend this tour!
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,814 reviews
Ben_H, Dec 2025
Awesome experience! Ranch hands and staff were very friendly and knowledgeable! A little confusing on the pick up location so we got lost a little but got help by another resort and got it squared away. Over all a great experience!
Danielle_S, Sep 2025
We had a great time. Everyone at the Ranch was great! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable about so much. The horses were beautiful and so well taken care of. The cenote, honey testing, and atmosphere were fabulous. Highly recommend for a trip!
Brian_L, Jul 2025
Fabian was a great guide. We planned this excursion as part of our honeymoom on the last day and it was a huge hit. You will ride through Playa's jungle on well trained horses and learn a lot of great information. We didnt swim, but if you want to a well trained golden lab will lead you into the cenote. They provided high quality pictures that you will treasure for a long time to come. You should do this and request Fabian. Dont forget save time to meet all the horses and donkeys on your way out.
Benjamin_S, Jul 2025
Wonderful experience and great fun! Horses are well looked after and all are very well behaved. Suitable for all riders as you are guided through the jungle. Great guide and all the staff were friendly, fun knowledge moments about jungle plants, Mayan culture and cenotes. The trip lasted about two hours and you get some great time riding.
The cenote had changing rooms and was very refreshing, and the ranch labradore joined us for a dip too! We bought two photos for $20 each as this money goes to looking after the horses and the quality was great, you got to choose which photos you liked and they were emailed in full resolution straight away.
One of the most fun and rewarding experiences in Cancun, and you support a great charity that looks after their animals.
Benjamin_T, Apr 2024
The horses are well behaved and all except one was a rescue (she was birthed by one of the horses that was rescued pregnant). They have other rescue animals there as well.
The tour guides/vaqueros are all polite and the horses are very well behaved, which is great for beginners (only a few of us had experience).
We got to learn about Mayan folklore (like the Chechen and Chaca trees), the history of the animals that were there, and the ranch's motivations and purpose.
The cenote at the end was cold, but refreshing and they provided some snacks and towels along with changing rooms next to the cenote.
Everything was great UNTIL we were reviewing & purchasing our pictures on the way out.
Some of them were disappointing and a lot was blocked by foliage, but when it came down to the price it was $20 for ONE picture or $100 for the whole batch of pictures.
We asked to clarify, and he told us that was correct.
They advertise $40 for pictures on Viator, so we felt we were being taken advantage of and being ripped off. We did not take many of our own because we were counting on paying $40 for photos per the website and just concentrated on the experience.
Susan_K, Apr 2024
When our boat trip got canceled due to high winds we had to pivot & found this option. We are so glad we did. It was a very enjoyable morning! The tour guide was so informative & a great experience for all. We saw monkeys! Had a great horse riding experience (4 of us & 4 “cowboys” with us) so felt very safe. And swimming in the cenote was great. There were lots of fun animals (all rescues) to see in the ranch as well. Highly recommend this tour!
Trish_M, Mar 2024
Our family had such an amazing day at Rancho Bonanza, it really was the highlight of our trip. Paolas storytelling during our ride (& walk) was educational and fun. We rode Papilote, Cinnimon & Don Julio. All these animals have been given a 2nd chance at life, after various injuries and issues that may have lead them to become horse meat. They are doing excellent work at Rancho Bonanza & we are grateful for the chance to ride in this beautiful peaceful place & meet the horses & ranchers.
We would definitely recommend this to everyone & plan on coming back next year.
James_H, Jan 2024
This was the very best! Learned so much about the jungle! We highly recommend this even if you never rode a horse before. Guides were always there to help and would led those riders untl they were comfortable. Their animals are loved and cared for. Would give them a 10 if we could!
Yasmine_B, Dec 2023
My daughters and I went horseback riding and swimming in a cenote, and the experience was amazing and unforgettable. This is exactly why I chose to travel with my daughters during the holidays—to teach them the value of life experiences. This trip was exactly what we needed. The horses were beautiful and well-maintained, and everything about this place was stunning. I highly recommend it. It even comes with a hilarious and awesome tour guide and a 'paparazzi' to capture your beautiful moments.
Marcie_M, Dec 2023
Trip advisor on the phone screwed up transportation and the whole trip. I have been denied cab ride fare getting there. I’d like a manager to call me. Not fair and a long story but made for stressful adventure
The horse ranch guide made transportation ride arrangements for us thankfully.
Celine_F, Nov 2023
My best friend and I really enjoyed this tour. The guides and cowboys are all super friendly and you can tell how much they care about the horses. All the horses have been rescued and rehabilitated so they can live an easy comfortable life taking leisurely jungle walks. Our guide also told us about the Mayan connection with all the different trees around us as well as the cenote. Highly recommend this tour to anyone, horse back riders of all experience because it was very enjoyable and I could see all the good work they are doing with the animals!
Stefan_F, Oct 2023
Never got picked up. We wrote the operator multiple times but he didn‘t answer in time. also they won‘t refund. better don‘t waste your money on this scam.
William_T, Aug 2023
I’m sorry to be writing this review so late! I thought I had left one already, but apparently I did not. The trip was very memorable and the guides were outstanding. They even helped me work on my Spanish along the way. I love that the horses used are rescues. An appropriate horse was chosen and we were also given information about the local flora and fauna. The cenote swim was outstanding and everyone should do it at least once. We are planning on returning to the Riviera Maya in the next year or so and I will definitely do this again.
MICHELLE_H, Jul 2023
The ride was nice, though definitely meant for beginners.
Loved the educational aspect of the activity: history, plants/trees/animals, and the legends.
The swim in the cenote was nice, though very brief.
Mary_T, Jun 2023
Great experience! Staff was super kind and gave great history. Horses are well cared for. Not rushed.
Lori_K, Apr 2023
This was so much fun. Paula was our guide and spoke English with a headset. There is also a Spanish speaking guide. Paula was sweet and well informed. I asked for a gentle horse and they gave me Cinnamon, who was a perfect angel. The cenote was afterward. There is a place to change clothes, shower, and towels, provided as well as 2 bottles of water during ride and cenote and snacks. The cenote has steps or you can jump off a short rock. It was our favorite outing.
JOHN_M, Apr 2023
They refused access and ruined our day and we could ride and they didn't care so I would NOT recommend
Cameron_L, Apr 2023
Great experience. Really nice horse ride through the jungle paths. Lovely way to see things.
Julio was my horse and Lily was my guide. Both were great.
Everything was very well organised and professionally run. From being picked up in the morning on time, met at arrival, meeting the horses, safety briefings to the riding. There was one guide on horse per customer so you were personally supervised for the entire ride.
I had no riding experience and everything was easy.
Would highly recommend this trip.
Megan_L, Mar 2023
Our guide Lily was wonderful. She was funny and explained the culture and agriculture of the area so well. I had fun and learned so much about the Mayan people.
I also love that every horse at the ranch is a rescue. And I saw a wild pig!
Undraia_J, Mar 2023
Fun experience! I was a little worried since Ive never rode a horse before. We were well taken care of by the crew there. Both Lily and Paula were great! It was a great combination of activities. If you’re scared of water though, the cenote is pretty deep.
Tiffany_H, Jan 2023
Wonderful location, staff was amazing. Safe barn practices. Please read website on weight requirements before booking to ensure safety for all.
DianeC_L, Nov 2022
Excellent staff
Great safety
Wonderful combo of riding, seeing the jungle , history of the area , and swimming in the cenote. It was wonderful. The experience accommodates beginners for sure
Thomas_S, Sep 2022
Wow. Everything from the transport to the welcome to the riding and cenote was over the top good. Yes you ride the horses and it is lovely winding through the jungle but there is so much more. You learn about the trees, hear stories, meet animals and try the honey they make on site. The cenote is beautiful and private and so beautiful and you are well looked after with drinks and a snack. A lovely experience.
Fatima_J, Aug 2022
It was a great experience. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Loved riding the horse and learning more about the Mayan culture/history. The cenote swim was the perfect way to end our adventure!
Safia_J, Aug 2022
loved every second of it! did this tour with my sister. our guide was amazing (sorry can't remember his name) and the group of women we were with also were great!! (shoutout to them from North Carolina) very informative and kind workers
Richard_W, Aug 2022
Fantastic tour guides were really friendly and informative. Great experience riding through the jungle topped off by swimming in a cenote highly recommend
Madison_B, Aug 2022
This was a great experience! The guides were so helpful and made you feel comfortable with the horses. The cenote swim was pretty!
Jean_L, Aug 2022
It was an excellent experience with the horses🐎🐴🐎🐴. Me and my wife really enjoyed the hospitality with the crews
Ishema_J, Jul 2022
It was a very great experience, employees were so nice and communicating was great . Definitely recommend
Alex_m, Jul 2022
The horses were well cared for and great to ride. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Loved all the animals. We saw spider monkeys and iguanas and swam in a beautiful cenote after the ride. Wonderful experience!
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