This was one of the highlights of a two week Yucatan trip. The tour guide was great and made what I…read morethought was going to be boring, very interesting. Recommend 100%

Last time we stayed in Valladolid, I saw that there was a beekeeping park in town. Xkopek does not…read morehave a website, but they do have a Facebook page and WhatsApp so you can look up tour info and prices. There were several tour times available throughout the day. Getting to the park was very easy, and we drove there in our rental using Google Maps to get to the park. I would say it was about a 5 minute drive from the center of town. There is also a large sign for the park, so you can't miss it when you are driving there. When we arrived, there was ample parking. We paid at the main building for our tickets, and there is also a museum and gift shop. They have lots of nice souvenirs here, like honey and soaps. The grounds around the park are very lovely, with murals, gardens, and more. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the local area, nature, and so on, and spoke very good English. The tour is not a long walk, and there were different parts to the tour that made it all interesting. The bees in this area are not known for stinging people, but if you have kids who are scared of bees, be aware that bees are flying around here. Younger kids may not be as interested in things like history and biology as well, so just keep this in mind if you take younger children. We started off at a cenote, and walked through the jungle observing different natural elements of the area. There are beehives to check out, which is neat considering that the bees here do not make a honeycomb like bees in the US do. At the end of the tour, we did a honey tasting at tables outside. It was neat to taste and compare different types of honey, and the bees in this area produce a very unique tasting honey. We even got a little bag of treats after the sampling, which was a nice surprise. Overall, we had a nice time at the tour. I thought the price was reasonable, the length of the tour was good, and the taste testing was a nice interactive feature. I also enjoyed the surroundings, such as the local flora and fauna.

Adrian was a great guide to both the food and various topics about Baja and Mexico in general. All…read more3 eateries were delicious with a range of dishes from the freshest, moistest and lightest Baja fish tacos imaginable to ceviche and empanadas. Also a decent selection of beers and micheladas to accompany them. He was also patient while I shopped for a pendant for my wife. Really nice guy with life stories to share, including working as a personal chef and galley preparation on deep sea fishing boats. He definitely knows his seafood.

From start to finish, our food tour led by Alejandro was something taco-bout! (sorry)!…read more It was a wonderful way to learn about and enjoy the local cuisine and culture of Porto Morelos. Alejandro was awesome and flexible as everyone in our party has done tours with them before. There were a couple of stops we'd all been to before, and so we pivoted to other dining spots without missing a beat. My only complaint was I gained 2+ Kgs (5 lbs). Would absolutely do another tour with Eating With Carmen, and it would be great to have Alejandro as our guide.

My husband and I went on two MexiGo tours, and I would highly recommend these tours for anyone who…read morewants to get to know the history, archeology, culture and natural environment of Yucatan. Short version: these tours are very much worth joining, with superior guides Jose and Gilberto, and fascinating destinations, and I recommend them enthusiastically. Both tours were easy to arrange, and Javier at MexiGo communicated with us regularly to let us know what to bring and when we would be dropped off and picked up. All of that went smoothly. A huge relief for me, travelling in Mexico for the first time! Our first tour, Go Flamingos, was an adventure, a photo-safari-like experience spotting birds, crocodiles and other wildlife at the coastal nature reserve of Los Lagartos, followed by a tour of the archeological site of Ek Balam. Both experiences were fascinating, and the unspoiled site of Ek Balam, right in the jungle, felt like being in an Indiana Jones movie. Jose, our guide, was so friendly, with an impressive command of languages that made all of us on the tour feel like a team! His understanding and appreciation for nature enhanced our experience at Los Lagartos, and at Ek Balam, his knowledge of and passion for Mayan culture and tradition really shone! Our second tour was the Go Wonders tour, which featured the monumental and breathtakingly restored site of ChichenItza. It's impressive restoration and popularity was a contrast to the unspoiled beauty of Ek Balam. There is even a Starbucks at ChichenItza! It's grandeur is absolutely breathtaking, particularly the large pyramid/temple, and our guide Gilberto's knowledge of the features of the temple provided valuable archeological information and interpretation. His passion for sports really shone in his discussion of the historical, athletic practices on the well-restored and stadium-like ball court. Afterward, we went for a swim in the Yolkdzonot Cenote, which also felt like an adventure, amid stalactites, vines and fish. Finally, at the Yellow Town of Izamael (yes, it really is very yellow!), Gilberto took our group to a local ice cream shop for a very welcomed, cool refreshing treat! Then we climbed an unrestored pyramid/temple! Both tours were terrific, MexiGo was easy to deal with and communicated with us very well, and Jose and Gilberto are the best guides ever! These experiences really brought Mayan history to life for us, as well as an appreciation of the natural environment and architectural beauty of Yucatan.

Wonderful tour to Chichen Itza from Valladolid. We left early and arrived in slightly cooler…read moreweather before the crowds. Our guide Jose explained the Mayan culture in depth as we walked around the various monuments. He took care to make sure my travel companion and I, both older women, were comfortable and keeping up. There were only four in our group, so we heard everything. There was time after the official tour to wander about and visit the hundreds of vendors who'd entered the site. Then it was off to the cenote and lunch, a relaxed time for both swimmers and non. Lunch was delicious! Our final stop was in Izamal, the yellow city. Most climbed a crumbling monument for a view. A walk took us to an ice cream vendor where we tasted corn ice cream and were given scoops of whatever flavors we wanted. A short visit to an air conditioned museum/workshop and a "nunnery" capped off the tour. we were back in Valladolid in time for dinner!

** Unforgettable Private Tour - Adrian Is the Best!**…read more My wife and I booked the private tour to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam, and it was the highlight of our trip. Our guide, Adrian, was outstanding: knowledgeable, passionate, and clearly proud to share the real history and culture of the Maya people. He brought both sites to life in a way no guidebook could, and we never felt rushed. Climbing Ek Balam and standing in front of El Castillo with someone who truly knows the story behind every stone was incredible. We were so impressed that we booked a second tour with him the very next day to see the Tulum ruins before our afternoon flight. He planned it perfectly, so we got a full experience and still made it to the airport with no stress. Professional, personable, flexible, and genuinely kind. It was worth every penny. Whenever we're back in Mexico, we'll book with Adrian and Living Dreams Mexico again and again. Highly recommend! -- Kevin & Sureni

We booked LeZebra hotel. We got Alondra and a driver the first day trip. The second day trip was…read morejust Alondra. She is an Ahh-mazing tour guide and person. She took photos for us and send a link so we didn't have to worry about getting our phones wet. She took us to local food and private cenote places that were incredible and we never would have found on our own. She is incredibly kind. Speaks fluent English and Spanish. She assisted with us shopping and other things we needed besides the tour. I would love to use her the next time we come back again.

It's a can't miss, must-see and a must-explore when in the magical town of Izamal…read more It was the first thing Hubbers and I explored upon arrival of this modest town. How massive this whole place is! I was also impressed at how well maintained the walkways and grass are. Took a minute to truly take in its outer beauty, and we eventually made it inside. I felt a lot of history walking through the main halls and walkways. There was a sense of honor walking the same floors Pope John Paul II had been. The golden wall of the church's sanctuary stood out immediately. Pews and floors were clean. They maintained its simplicity. More exploring and we discovered a museum upstairs for a modest fee (I believe it was $10MX/pp.) I spent a lot of time looking at some historical artifacts and reading through a lot of its history. It was quite educational. Don't forget to stop by the gift shop for a souvenir. Price point is very fair. Five centuries this structure has been here. I can only imagine what it has gone through that whole time and yet, here it remains still standing strong. TIP: It's a bit of a climb via stairs on one side or cobblestoned ramp on the other, but nothing to make you out of breath. If anything, the most bothersome was the heat and humidity, but once you see this majestic structure with your own two eyes, you forget about all that. It really is a sight to see. So glad of the stop. Would do it again given the chance.

We took a tour a couple of days ago that brought us to Izamal, where we explored the Convento San…read moreAntonio de Padua. The monastery was founded in 1549 by Franciscan friars, and when the building's construction began a few years later, it was erected on top of a pre-hispanic, Mayan structure (Paphol-Chac). The building was completed in 1561 (later additions were made). The open atrium of the monastery is still today second in size only to the atrium at the Vatican. Most of the stone used to build the monastery came from the ruins of Paphol-Chac. The monastery was painted yellow when the rest of the city was, and it's a stunning building - and great to photograph! They are preserving and restoring some original frescos on the building, which you can see when you walk up to the exterior. You may walk into the church and other areas of the monastery depending on the day and time of your visit. Pope John Paul II visited the monastery in 1993, and there is a statue of him outside the monastery. Definitely worth a visit to explore and photograph if you're in Izamal!

This Cenote is an easy drive after a hike of the ruins at Coba and should not be missed. There is…read morenormally a platform where you can place your belongings, but on our trip this was under about three feet of water. The workers here are stationed right at the parking lot, so you can leave your belongings in your car without worry. If you do take your car key with you, be 100% sure that you don't lose it (like some other visitors during our trip did) because it will not be able to be recovered depending on where you drop it. Be ready for the water to be cold! The water is very clear so you'll want to bring swim goggles or a dive mask with you, if not a snorkel. The more adventurous can jump off the platforms along the spiral staircase into the water. Apparently life jackets are available if you're not a strong swimmer, but I didn't see these when we first arrived, some other visitors had them on as we were leaving. There are bats living in the stalactites , as well as small fish in the water. You will be required to take a shower before going into the cenote, so don't bother putting on any makeup, sunscreen, insect repellant, hair products, deodorant, etc. before you go in (seriously, please help to protect the ecosystem here!). I'm knocking a star off because there are multiple cenotes in this area and as you drive up to them, there's a station for temperature checks and to pay a per person fee (100 pesos/head if I remember right) before heading further up to the parking lots. Once we got to the parking lot though, we were asked to show a ticket before we were allowed into the cenote. However, we weren't given a ticket. We then had to argue with the worker in the parking lot that we had obviously already paid because otherwise we wouldn't have been allowed to continue up to the parking lot.

We dropped here after climbing the pyramid at Cobá, and having a snack just past the parking lot at…read moreTacos Mexicanos. I forgot to take pics of the food at the latter, but I highly recommend. The cenotes near Cobá cost 100 pesos/person (17.75 exch), and are well worth it. The water is crystal clear and refreshing after climbing to the top of the pyramid. In addition, the sight inside in pretty cool as you look at these natural swimming holes. If you are really brave there are two diving platforms. The top one is 25 feet high, and the lower one about half-way. Sorry, but I'm not from Acapulco so I didn't indulge. There are many cenotes in the area, but our tour co Xcursion307 was able to give us private transportation for four, and we weren't on a schedule. I highly recommend them for transportation to/from the airport, as well as for any sites in the area.

Fourth and final stop of our day tour…read more Never did I imagine in my entire life I'd get to visit one of the seven wonders of the world. Hubbers took the initiative of booking the tour, so when I found out this was included, I was ecstatic. It is a bit of a walk from the parking lot and during hot and humid seasons, an umbrella is highly recommended - a hat will simply not do. They have rentals available for $80MX (it was worth it during our run.) There are souvenir vendors on both sides of the road on the way to the actual site but save that for the end. Our guide was pretty much a Chichen Itza expert. This whole place is not only about a pyramid (although that's the very center point) but this was once a place of civilization. On one side is where the market used to be. On another is where the sports coliseum was. We learned a lot about the Mayan's way of life pre-Columbian era. This place is one of those you know about but not really know a lot about; no longer the case after this visit. Be wary: other than those posted on the road, there will be a lot of walking vendors trying to sell their products. Don't be shy or afraid to bargain, they welcome it. Tickets are around $35-40US, give or take, for non-residents, depending on the conversion. I believe it's free for residents. Worth it. Such a great way to end our day tour. If you haven't been and find yourself within 100 miles, I'd highly recommend coming through.

It's a must if you are ever in Mexico, we had gone years an years ago during our trip to Cancun and…read moredid a day trip to Chichen Itza and it was a great tour filled with so much history. It's one of the 7 wonders of the world so its a must! It's a 79-foot step-pyramid with 365 steps to match the solar calendar. There are a lot of temples to check out locally. There is also a scared cenote nearby that is a mayan archeological site - Columbian Mayans made a lot of sacrifices into the cenote to the rain of god Chaac. Overall a good day to learn about the history, it was super hot before and it started thunder storming, and was a breathtaking experience

JORGE! Our favorite day during our stay in Tulum was spent with Jorge, Clemente and El Captain of…read morePunta Allen! Jorge customized a wonderful snorkeling trip for us (family of 6) through Sian Ka'an. He provided such great wisdom and knowledge of the landscape. He opened our eyes to the beauties in nature, and the unfortunate reality of what human development has contributed to the destruction of nature and all it has to offer. What an interesting experience to see it in both ways. Spend a day with Jorge - come out a new person. MAGICAL. We saw so many magical things... birds, sea turtles, dolphins, fish, rays, lush vegetation and a small sleepy fishing village called Punta Allen. Words cannot describe the beauty of that day and our trip around a small part of Sian Ka'an Biosphere. Thank you Green Maya, Sara, Jorge, Clemente, and our wonderful boat captain - a Punta Allen resident.

I had the most amazing get away in Tulum with my tour guide Jorge! We did Jungle Trekking and…read moreCanoeing at Punta Laguna Nature Reserve. We went to beautiful underground cenotes and swam around in the water. He took us to a quaint little restaurant with a view of the water and great hospitality. I feel like I got a genuine experience-Tulum wouldn't have been the same without Green Maya!

We took a private tour of artisan workshops around Oaxaca, MX with the Mexico Kan Tours branch in…read morethat location. Jorge was our guide and Lucas was our driver. I can't say enough about how knowledgeable and enthusiastic they were. The workshops were incredible, to witness the artistry and industry first hand. We went to see black clay pottery, wood carving alebrijes, the master sculptor Jose Antonio of Manos que Ven, and a mezcal tasting at La Locura. It was a perfect way to learn about the region's history and get out of the city for a day. I highly recommend it.

Did the Chichen Itza & Cenote tour and had a great time - no complaints! Our tour guide was super…read moreinformative and the van was very clean and comfortable. The pick up was very punctual. If I had one critique- I do wish they could charge the full cost of the excursion at the time of booking so it's not something we have to do during the actual excursion. There was a 7% fee charged which felt unnecessary.

speaks great English and knows a lot about history and the town…read more He helped me at a pharmacy when k needed help translating and he is a very nice guy and if you get a chance to hire him YOU SHOULD

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