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The 15 Best Cave & Cavern Tours in Mexico

42 tours  ·  from $45

The Yucatán is hollow and parts of it are walkable. These 15 cover the dry caverns, the swimmable cave cenotes and the guided cave dives, priced and clear about how tight the passages get.

Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves - Reef snorkeling by motorboat
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Viator Exclusive: Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

1.Tulum Ruins, Reef Snorkeling, Cenote and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,242 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

This full-day tour pairs Tulum’s seaside Maya ruins with reef snorkeling and a freshwater cenote in the jungle. Guides such as Suly, Raul, Ulrich, and Mimi lead the day, with transport, gear, lunch, and entrance included. Expect an early start, changing water conditions, a $35 cash conservation fee, and limited time at each stop.

“This experience was such a wonderful value. A must do if you're visiting the area and looking to check a few things off your bucket list. Yul was an amazing tour guide and was very knowledgable, fun, and engaging the entire time! Would highly recommend!”

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Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour - Coffee, safety instructions, and the balloonport routine
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Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour

2.Hot Air Balloon Flight with Breakfast Cave and Pyramids Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,066 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $140

Start before dawn with a Mexico City pickup, coffee, and a 30 to 50 minute shared balloon flight over Teotihuacan. After landing, eat beneath a natural cave, taste pulque, tequila, and mezcal, then tour the pyramids with a local guide such as José Julio or Silvia. The complete option includes transport and pyramid admission.

“The hot air balloon ride was probably the most magical experience I have ever had in my life. It feels like you are floating and the sky is filled with numerous balloons, it’s absolutely beautiful.”

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Matacanes : Canyoning + Hiking + Water Jumps + Rappel + Caves - Swimming, rapids, and waterfall jumps
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Matacanes : Canyoning + Hiking + Water Jumps + Rappel + Caves

3.Matacanes : Canyoning + Hiking + Water Jumps + Rappel + Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,497 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $149

Leave Monterrey at 4:00 am for a full day in Matacanes Canyon. With a guide, you swim through river sections, rappel, climb, jump from waterfalls, and pass through underground tunnels. Wetsuit, helmet, harness, life vest, breakfast, snacks, and round-trip transport are included. Good fitness and swimming ability are essential.

“it's a long day, exhausting. But It is really a great adventure, exciting and thrilling. you have to make it if your body health allows to do so”

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Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration, Lunch & Tastings - Chocolate Tasting and the Meaning of Cacao
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Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration, Lunch & Tastings

4.Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration, Lunch & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,274 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $79

From Cancun, visit Tulum and Cobá with a certified guide, then swim through the cave system at Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich. The day includes lunch, chocolate and tequila tastings, transport, a life vest, and locker access on selected packages. Guides such as Manuel, Ricardo, Kevin, and Rodrigo have earned strong praise for their Mayan history talks.

“Well worth day, guided by Audomaro and his friend, our driver! I could do it all over again! Despite pickup being late due to thunder storms and floods the previous night all well amazingly well. Communication with Amigo tours is flawless and they inform you about every little change like of the pick os even 5 min late but anyway... Van that drove us around very comfortable and clean. Knowledge of the guide exceeded expectations (Audomaro after a little chat gathered that I have extensive knowledge of Mayans) Our guide was on top of that very kind and approachable. Tulum and Coba was great as well as the lunch (not…”

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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from CDMX - Watching the balloons inflate at Teotihuacan
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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from CDMX

5.Balloon Flight with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from CDMX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,206 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $138

Leave Mexico City before dawn for a hot air balloon flight over the Teotihuacan Valley, then toast your landing, eat breakfast inside La Cueva, sample local drinks, and visit an obsidian and maguey workshop. Guides such as Raul and Carlos help with the day, though pyramid time can be shorter than expected.

“Great experience. Fun, Historic, Educational. Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was delicious. Transportation was great to and from.”

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Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves - What the swim feels like underground
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Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves

6.Rio Secreto Underground River Tour with Crystal Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 798 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $89

You’ll walk, wade, and swim about one kilometer through Rio Secreto’s underground river, led by guides such as Raul, Miguel, or Diego. Expect cool water, uneven ground, helmet lamps, and striking stalactites and stalagmites. Lunch, lockers, towels, and equipment are included, while transfers, photos, and a $20 government fee cost extra.

“Angel was an absolutely amazing tour guide and he really enhanced our experience with his friendliness and cool fun facts. Overall great experience with the company”

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From Mexico City: Tolantongo Caves Small Group Tour - The 5:30 am start and the long mountain road
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From Mexico City: Tolantongo Caves Small Group Tour

7.Tolantongo Caves Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 540 reviews · 14 hours · from $92

Spend about 14 hours traveling from Mexico City to Tolantongo Caves with an English or Spanish guide such as Daniel, Alvaro, Nina, or Rodrigo. Swim in cliffside thermal pools, walk through waterfalls and caves, and visit the tunnel area. Bring cash, water shoes, a towel, and a waterproof phone case.

“The views were super impressive. The pools were incredibly relaxing.”

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Jade Caverns Private Jeep Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling - El Cedral: Cozumel’s old inland village
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Jade Caverns Private Jeep Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling

8.Jade Caverns Private Jeep Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 525 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Drive across Cozumel with a private guide, visit El Cedral and the Jade Caverns, stop at El Mirador and Chen Rio, enjoy tastings, then have Mexican lunch at Coco’s Beach Club. Snorkeling gear and beach access are included, but the cave is not a dedicated snorkel site and beach time can feel short.

“Our guide, Brandon, was very friendly and flexible, he even started the tour early for us. We learned a lot about Cozumel and its various wildlife and plants. He got us to Jade Cavern early, so there was no one there but us which was excellent for taking pictures of all the bats. The snorkeling location was beautiful with nice changing rooms. We did have some jellyfish in the water, but he was pointing them out so that we could stay clear. All gear was provided except for towels. Note that if you aren't going to use fins, you should probably use water shoes as the rocks are slippery. Tequila/tortilla/choc…”

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Jade Caverns and Mayan Village Cozumel ATV TOUR - Jade Cenote and the 20-foot jump
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Jade Caverns and Mayan Village Cozumel ATV TOUR

9.Jade Caverns and Mayan Village Cozumel ATV TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 507 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Ride a single or double ATV along Cozumel’s rough countryside trails, swim or jump from a 20-foot platform at Jade Cenote, and visit El Cedral’s Mayan temple and old Catholic church. Pickup is available anywhere in Cozumel, with guides such as Sergio, Alonso, Miguel, and Donny leading small groups in English.

“We had a fantastic time! Ronny was friendly and knowledgeable about the area and history. He took very good care of us. I would definitely recommend this experience.”

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ATV Adventure to Jade Cavern with transfer - Getting ready at the jungle base
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ATV Adventure to Jade Cavern with transfer

10.ATV Adventure to Jade Cavern with transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 376 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride a single or tandem ATV through Cozumel’s jungle near El Cedral, then visit Jade Cenote for stalactites, bats, and a possible swim. Guides such as Willie, Carolina, Gabriel, and Israel are praised for helping beginners. Expect a rough, muddy trail, required closed-toe shoes, lockers, showers, and about 3.5 hours door to door.

“I was not allowed to participate in this ride due to the tour operator's policy about a past medical issue; however, this information had not been provided to me by either Viator or the tour operator prior to my arrival. The medical requirements provided in the email did not include my issue. I requested a refund from both the tour operator and Viator and was denied. I even had to pay for a taxi to take me to a different location, although transfers were supposed to be included. The operator was very helpful to me in obtaining the taxi and a beach recommendation., which I appreciated. I am very dissatisfied,…”

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Cozumel Jeep Adventure to Jade Caverns with Lunch and Snorkel - Rancho Alejandra and the tequila lesson
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Cozumel Jeep Adventure to Jade Caverns with Lunch and Snorkel

11.Cozumel Jeep Adventure to Jade Caverns with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about five hours touring Cozumel in a private Jeep with a local guide such as Ricardo, Fernando, Sergio, or Yamelie. Visit a tequila ranch, El Cedral, Jade Cenote, and an east-coast beach, then finish with fajitas and snorkeling. The route is flexible, but the cenote road is very rough and meeting-point details need careful checking.

“We had a great time with Señor Pastor. He was hilarious, knowledgeable and very accommodating. We had a wonderful time exploring the island and seeing some great sights. The tequila tasting was a highlight and changed my entire drinking world. My only note is that the lunch ended up not being included despite the experience saying it would be. However, I felt we got absolutely plenty of value from the tour (including all sorts of free drinks along the way and having our own private guide), so this wasn’t a problem for us. Just wanted to point it out for anyone else booking in case that’s an important consideration.”

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Cenote Cavern Tour and Swim with Sea Turtles in Akumal - What the Akumal turtle swim is really like
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Cenote Cavern Tour and Swim with Sea Turtles in Akumal

12.Cenote Cavern Tour and Swim with Sea Turtles in Akumal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 256 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Akumal Beach for a guided turtle swim, then continue to a cenote for cave swimming and snorkeling. The tour includes transport, water, snacks, gear, and aquatic guides. Confirm the cenote count before booking, since some details describe one site while others mention four.

“We were told we were going to have Engligh speaking guide at the ceynotes and we did not or he did not want to speak to us,so we had no info about anything and we did not know to experience the ceynotes you had to swim.We took pics and waited around for the others to get out and then go to the next one and do it again!!not a good time.The tour was supposed to be 6 to 7 hrs, from pickup to return was 4hrs.Too expensive for some pics and standing around for 2 hrs”

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Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Small Group Tour - The early departure from Mexico City
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Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Small Group Tour

13.Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $89

Travel from Mexico City to Hidalgo for a full day at Tolantongo Caves, where warm pools cling to the mountain above a thermal river, waterfalls, grottos, and a suspension bridge. Amigo Tours provides roundtrip transport, park entry, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Ada, Alexa, Nina, and Cristian have led recent departures.

“It was an amazing experience I can not describe in words. Must visit when in Mexico just 1 day and live life the fullest there”

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Tamul waterfall and water cave on a wooden canoe - 9:00 pickup and the road from Ciudad Valles
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Tamul waterfall and water cave on a wooden canoe

14.Tamul waterfall and water cave on a wooden canoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 236 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $86

Spend about eight hours paddling a wooden canoe on the blue Tampaón River, stopping for views of Tamul Waterfall and a swim at Cueva del Agua. Pickup is available from selected downtown Ciudad Valles hotels. Your price covers lunch, snacks, water, canoe, paddle, flotation device, guide, transfers, and accident insurance. Guide Toño has earned special praise for his care and good humor.

“The waterfall was gorgeouse, and having a smaller group enhanced the experience. It was deffinently one of my favorite travel moments.”

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Private Jeep to Jade Cavern, Punta Sur & ATV Tour: All-Inclusive - El Cedral gives the island some context
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Private Jeep to Jade Cavern, Punta Sur & ATV Tour: All-Inclusive

15.Private Jeep to Jade Cavern, Punta Sur & ATV Tour: All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $134

Spend five to six hours exploring Cozumel in a private Jeep with an English-speaking guide. Visit Jade Cavern, ride ATVs on rough jungle trails, see Punta Sur and its lighthouse, enjoy a Mexican lunch at Coco’s Beach Club, and fit in snorkeling, paddleboarding, and local tastings when time allows.

“My partner and I recently booked this Viator tour in Cozumel for our cruise. We were excited, but it unfortunately did not meet our expectations. Our tour guide, Pedro, was excellent with his knowledge of the history of the island and was very nice to us- even offered us water after every experience. (This review is more geared towards the actual tour and not the tour guide.) Having said that, the tour did start with our guide trying to convince us to skip 2 major points- “Punta Sur and El Mirador”. We were told this was to “decrease 45 minutes of driving time”. We felt pressured to skip this, so…”

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