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María Elena Cruz
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Adventure Tour Lead

María Elena Cruz

María Elena is Cozumel's top adventure guide. A competitive off-road racer and certified wilderness guide, she leads our Jeep, ATV, and dune buggy tours through jungle trails most people never see.

14+ years guiding
🇲🇽 🇺🇸 🇫🇷
4 certifications

About María

María Elena didn't grow up on Cozumel — she fell in love with the island during a spring break trip in 2009 and never left. Before moving to Cozumel, she was an off-road racing competitor in Baja California.

Her driving skills and mechanical knowledge make her the perfect guide for our land adventure tours. She knows every trail, shortcut, and hidden viewpoint on the island. She's also a certified first aid responder and has a deep knowledge of the island's jungle ecology.

María Elena is known for her infectious energy and for pushing guests just outside their comfort zone — safely. She's received more TripAdvisor "Traveler's Choice" mentions than any other guide on the team.

Fun Fact

María Elena once completed the Baja 1000 off-road race as the youngest female driver in her class, finishing in the top 20.

Languages

🇲🇽Spanish
🇺🇸English
🇫🇷French

Certifications

  • Certified Wilderness Guide
  • Advanced First Aid
  • Off-Road Safety Instructor
  • Mexican Tourism Certification (SECTUR)

Specialties

Jeep ToursATV AdventuresDune BuggiesOff-Road Driving

Book with María

Request this guide when booking any of their tours. Subject to availability.

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