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Amazing extreme sports like off-roading, zip-lining, and more can be found at Selvatica, an adventure park located south of Cancun. It’s one of the best things to do in the area and it’s great for families visiting Riviera Maya.

While in Cancun, I took the kids to Puerto Morelos, where we participated in an adrenaline-filled adventure at Selvatica, located in a small hamlet to the south.

In the middle of the forest, you may spend the day zip-lining, riding ATVs, and swimming in cenotes at Selvatica. The word’s literal translation, “pertaining to the jungle,” makes me think the moniker, Selvatica, is spot on.

I’m simply going to talk about the activities that we did at Selvatica, although they offer a lot more, such as the Skywalk rope course and the jungle coaster.

Get Your Selvatica Tickets

Tickets must be purchased in advance. The average cost of a Selvatica trip is $98, but that can vary widely depending on how active you want to be. The “Gimme All” plan is what you should get. Prices for adults start at $139, while children pay just $69. We actually did this, and it was fantastic.

We got our day started much too early, but it was well worth it. Since all three of our children are now teenagers, we don’t have much reason to get up in the morning.

Depending on your location, we provide the option to add transportation to any of our packages. Even though we were staying at the far-flung Riu Dunamar, we were nonetheless picked up. Okay, so we were picked up at an ungodly hour.

When we arrived, we got right to work. We were each assigned a locker to keep our belongings safe and given our first harnesses to wear. At the very least, you’ll swap harnesses twice, and probably more like three or four times. It all depends on the specifics of the plans you’ve made.

Safety

You may be concerned about security measures at this time. I’m terrified of heights, but I can promise you it’s perfectly safe. In my experience, Mexicans frequently take extra precautions to ensure the safety of their citizens. Unlike in the United States, helmets are mandatory in caverns and on zip lines in Mexico.

Our sense of safety was never compromised during our time here. There was a full team accompanying us the whole time, and they spared no effort in ensuring that everyone’s needs were met.

Things to Do at Selvatica

Super Flight Zip Line

I won’t sugarcoat it: Super Flight was a challenging game. The most dangerous portion is undoubtedly the one where you get strapped in and gets pushed headfirst off a platform hundreds of feet in the air.

As long as you don’t go plunging straight to your death, you’re good to go. It really stands out in one’s mind. Take a peek at the smiles on people’s faces as they head down.

This kind of zipping is repeated twice. Knowing what to expect makes the experience far less terrifying the second time around. You should also try Selvatica Aquazip here and you will never forget this amazing aqua zip experience for your entire life.

The Bungee Swing

Bungee swings are among the few things I despise more than they are fun. It feels so odd to me to leap off a ledge when I know I can easily descend by walking. I was only slightly pushed off this time, and I didn’t scream like a baby the whole time.

Mostly because I didn’t want to make a fool of myself in front of my kids. When I act like a spoiled brat during our outings, they get annoyed. There was another swing, similar to a bungee jump, but with a vertical drop instead. While I was recovering from the swing, all three youngsters completed it without any trouble.

Tarzan Rollercoaster

A first for us, the Tarzan Rollercoaster is an extreme ride. While Jonah and Eden found it thrilling, Noah and I found it to be somewhat challenging. The ride probably gets harsher as your weight increases.

We are in for a wild trip. Down the track, you swerve around like a madman. Our photographs only show a small section of the track, but in reality, it was much longer. I really wish I had videotaped this insane course.

Off-Roading a Polaris RZR Buggy

Selvatica has excellent off-roading. I’ve been wanting to take the kids off-roading for a long now, but it’s not always easy to make the necessary arrangements. If you are over the age of 18, you can rent a Polaris and drive it around town. They also had ATVs, but with just two drivers we were limited to using the buggy.

Before takeoff, you will be offered safety glasses or goggles. This dusty condition necessitates your wearing it.