Mayan Ruins of Cancun
Written by Viator, May 2012
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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun
This was an excellent day trip from Cancun! The first stop was an amazing underground well where the locals put on a show. The lunch and show at the restaurant were another pleasant surprize. I would have liked a little more time at Chichen Itza or an opportunity to get off the bus in Valladolid, and less time at the "Mayan village" which was just a market. The guide, Rueben, was excellent.
Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Tulum and Xel-Ha All Inclusive Day Trip from Cancun
This is an excellent day trip from Cancun! I wish I had a little more time in both places. Tulum was facinating and Xel Ha was a lot of fun. The guid did a great job and assisted me in booking optional activities at Xel Ha.
Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun
What a nice trip! Picked up on time at Riviera Maya and taken to office to catch bus with others! Slight wait but when we were on the road, had to wait for possible "late family" on the roadside, so we lost 15 minutes at the cenote/Keyote, so unable to have time to take a swim. What a beautiful natural swimming hole. A lot of history on the rituals of the region. The drive to the Yucatan was wonderful, a very knowledgeable guide talked the entire route of the Mayan history and culture.Stopped at a Mayan village to shop and for lunch with some local dancers as entertainers. We were lucky to find a local Mayan woodworker on items at the time, so we bought a beautiful piece by the artist himself! Lunch was good and the entertainment fun. Plenty of local vendors to choose from. Off to the Chichen Itza and the holy ground. Our guide was very educated and knowledgeable of the history. Location was wonderful and historical and crowded. Plenty of vendors to choice from to bargain with from woodworking to pottery to carvings to silver and clothing and blankets. Many locals selling their wares. The ride home was quiet and peaceful and the tour service arranged for a shuttle to meet us enroute to cut our return back to Cancun and make it easier for us as the day was a 12 hour day for us. It was a worthy excursion and professionally done. We would highly recommend it.
Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: All-Inclusive Self-Drive Hummer Tour: Snorkeling, Ziplining and Interactive Zoo
At first I was hesitant to book this tour for my family and friends because of all the cheesy other activities that people are trying to sell- I am glad I did! We all had the best time. This company is extremely professional. The day started in the Mayan Ruins surrounded by 300 iguanas (amazing). We then left on our yellow HUMMER and once out of the town we traveled into the jungle (close the sunroof if you don’t want to get dirty...jajajja), finally we got to the cenotes…..crystal clear waters and many gadgets to play with. I was afraid of the zip line but it seems fun, what I really loved was the interactive Zoo, we played with monkeys, deer’s and walk along the crocodiles GREAT EXPERIENCE, the guide was knowledgeable and very professional.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun
Wonderful day experience, the tour is a few stops before Chichen Itza. The first stop is at a Cenote, a spectacular looking cavern with Mayans in full Mayan regalia- before descending into the Cenote there is a group with a Mayan "medicine woman" who perform a "smoke ritual" on all and anyone who wants their own blessing for a tip. The Cenote is very impressive and we swam in it. Another group of Mayans in regalia are performing in the middle of the Cenote on a rock island- again very wonderful sight and pictures can be had for a tip. The next stop was a lunch stop where a buffet style lunch was served. After that the next stop was a Mayan artisan area where you can purchase Mayan created wares. Then we made our way to Chichen Itza. It is a busy place, but an incredible experience to view the site with an on site guide.The on site tour guide was also a member of several of the recent excavations in the area so he was well versed on the Mayan society and the background on ChiChen Itza which is one of many Mayan ruins on the Peninsula. Outside and inside the site there are Mayans selling Mayan wares- a large number, so be prepared for sales pitches. One recommendation I would make is to bring money for tips and for souvenirs. The Mayans in traditional Mayan garb performing at the Cenote put on a great show and the tour guide is well versed and works mainly on tips, so an appropriate tip should be left. Our guide Ruben who accompanied us on the bus was superb and the on site guide was also superb, Jose. Well worth the experience.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun
That was a great trip. Ruben was awesome. Overall, very educational and fun day.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Tulum and Xel-Ha All Inclusive Day Trip from Cancun
It was excellent! I rate it #5
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Coba Ruins Day Trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME --WE WERE PICKED UP AND DELIVERED WITH PERCISE ACCURACY --EXTREMELY KNOWLEDEABLE AND A PASSION FOR THE MAYAN CULTURE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS EXCURSION.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Coba Ruins Day Trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya
There is more to this trip than is quoted in the flier. We went to a Mayan village and a cave to swim. It was a very interesting day.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Tulum and Xel-Ha All Inclusive Day Trip from Cancun
What a beautiful place! My favorite in Mexico!
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun
Absolutely gorgeous!
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun
Great trip with informative tour leaders who gave smooth commentary in Spanish and English. Good variety and experiences and time at Mayan ruins to explore.
Interesting cenote swimming time. Hotel pick up and drop off good.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: 4-in-1 Tulum Adventure: Zipline, Cavern Rappel, Cave Snorkel and Skycycle
This trip was absolutely terrific, and everything I wanted. The roller coaster skycycle was quite a thrill and the zipline splash landed in the cave! Best of all was snorkeling in the cenote. The exquisite beauty and majestic inside of the place was sheer magic. Our guide was experienced, patient, and knowledgeable. I went with a group of teenagers and they all loved it. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a bit of adventure and a fantastic memory. Unfortunately our pictures did not turn out, but what a fun ride!!
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Tulum and Xel-Ha All Inclusive Day Trip from Cancun
This is a must xel-ha is stunning the view is out of this world and there is enough to keep you or the young ones occupied all day the food and drink are good. Tulum is very interesting and only takes a couple of hours out of your day worth seeing though if you like history .If i had one criticism i dont like dolphins in captivity.
Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Chichen Itza Day Trip from Cancun
We had Reuben as our guide. He was great! He was passionate and extremely knowlegeable about the Mayan descendants. The only negative part of the day was the lunch buffet. It was dreadful!! The bus was clean, we enjoyed visiting the denote and our guide at Chichen Itza was great, as well. We would definitely recommend this tour!
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