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• Carlos have us the absolute perfect day!

  Departure31104392098,

  Sep 21, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  What an absolutely perfect day we had on our guided tour to Ek Balam ruins, a beautiful cenote, and the charming town of Valladolid! And we owe it all to our incredible guide, Carlos. From the moment we were picked up, Carlos was perfectly punctual, setting the tone for a seamless and stress-free day. His friendly demeanor and warm welcome instantly put everyone at ease. As we journeyed, Carlos proved to be an exceptionally knowledgeable guide, enriching our experience at every turn. He shared fascinating insights into Mayan history and culture, bringing the ancient city of Ek Balam to life with his captivating stories and explanations. Climbing the ruins and exploring the intricate carvings felt truly special thanks to his detailed commentary. The visit to the cenote was a refreshing and beautiful escape, made even more enjoyable by Carlos' attentive and caring approach. He ensured everyone felt comfortable and safe while swimming in the crystal-clear waters, highlighting the cenote's natural beauty and significance. Finally, our stop in the cute, quaint town of Valladolid was delightful, allowing us to soak in the local atmosphere and admire the colonial architecture. Carlos was more than just a guide; he was truly amazing – engaging, fun, and genuinely dedicated to making sure we had the best possible experience. Every detail was handled flawlessly, and it truly felt like a personalized adventure designed just for us. We left feeling like we had experienced the true essence of the Yucatan, and it’s all thanks to Carlos! We cannot recommend him highly enough!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Great private tour

  Ashley G,

  Jul 24, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Amazing experience! Our guide Antonio was so friendly and knowledgeable - he was able to share multiple perspectives/theories that exist about the ancient Mayans that we hadn’t heard before. The entire day from the ruins, to the cenote and restaurant was epic! Highly recommend these folks!!

  

  

  

  

  

• Once in a lifetime experience - Must do!

  Y3180LUelizabethl,

  Jul 4, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Our guide Eric was not only highly knowledgeable, but he made sure everything went perfectly smoothly for us. We were the first ones to arrive at the site, and the first ones to climb the acropolis where the views were just incredible. It was so nice to get photos without lots of people in them. Eric gave us tons of flexibility/free time to do what we wanted at each of the stops. The ride was very comfortable, and the water bottles were appreciated. Lunch was at an excellent restaurant in Valladolid where Eric knew the staff and made great suggestions on the menu. I highly recommend the Cochinita Pibil! The cenote was also a great stop for us on the way back. Highly recommend this tour!

• Great Tour to Ek Balam, Cenote Oxman and Valladolid

  Stephanie S,

  Dec 4, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had a really great day with our guide Benicio. He was able to tell us a lot about the Mayan history, about Ek Balam, Valladolid and a lot on the way. The restaurant in Valladolid was so tasty and real Mexican! And also at the Cenote Oxman we were nearly alone. Time just flew by but we were never in a rush. We really enjoyed the time with just the two of us and no big group. Also the communication before our trip and un the morning were great and easy.

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Feel the ancient wind

  kattyan0,

  Jul 31, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This time I visited Ekbaram and Cenote guided by Heliberto. Climbing and walking around the ruins was difficult because it was just hot, but the panoramic view from the top was unobstructed and I could see what was going on around the temple at that time, when it would have flourished. The explanation of heli was also enthusiastic and I learned a lot. After that, we took a photo in Cenote, had lunch (which Helli chose because you wouldn’t know it if you looked at the Mexican menu) and stopped by a direct tequila restaurant on the way, although it wasn’t part of the tour. I was able to taste it and buy souvenirs. It was a fulfilling day.

• Ek Balam and Oxman Cenote adventure for family from Wisconsin!

  683colleenw,

  Jun 13, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We went with our family of my husband and I and our 5 young adult children. Israel was our guide and he was absolutely fantastic from the start of our day at 6:30am until we returned to our hotel around 3:45pm. He was so kind and friendly from the start. He shared lots of history with us on our drive to Ek Balam, but allowed us to just listen to music and enjoy the views from our van as well. He answered all of our questions and allowed us to have just the right amount of time climbing around the ruins. It was very hot so having all the water bottles chilled in a cooler on the van was great. We then drove to the Oxman Cenote which was so far the highlight of our trip for me! It was stunning! We had so much fun swinging from the rope swing and swimming in the blue/green water.It was not crowded at all so we didn’t have to wait very long or at all for our turn on the rope swing. We then drove to Valladolid and enjoyed a delicious lunch that Israel had pre-ordered for us, however we did get to choose what we wanted to eat from a nice selection. The restaurant was nice and cool (I believe it had A/C) and was so charming!! Very authentic Mexican food was enjoyed by all. It was such a treat to eat with Israel. He helped us out with many small details all day long. We were all quite tired after our adventures and enjoyed a quiet ride back to the resort with lovely music playing in the van. We would recommend this tour highly! Thank you Israel for a wonderful day of family memories!

• Ek Balam tour

  jacobwG7500OS,

  Jun 13, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Israel was very knowledgeable and super friendly! It was nice to have someone who could guide us through the sites and help us see what we wanted to see.

• Amazing view from the top！

  naturalkid,

  Jun 1, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This is my third time using this service, and although each guide is different, they are all unique and fun. The tour guide, Heriberto, is very kind and explains exactly what we need to know in English. He adjusted his pace to suit us, even with the steep slopes and stairs of the ruins. Also, the cenote was a little murky so we didn't swim, so he also stopped at a tequila factory on short notice. We drank so much there that we had to have more. He took a lot of photos for us, so we were very satisfied. I would like to use this service again when I come to Cancun.

  

  

  

  

  

• excellent private tour of lesser appreciated but really cool ruins!

  skippy stickyfingers,

  Feb 27, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Israel was really nice and had lots of great insights about Ek Balam and the mayan history of the Yucatán! He helped us have a great tour without the crowds, took us to a beautiful cenote, and was the only person who could tell us how deep it was (60 ft!). Definitely take a private tour to limit your travel time and maximize the fun stuff!

• Yes!!! Mucho recommended!!!

  Flyer43087216405,

  Feb 17, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Easy booking. Communication via text via Whatsup app super easy and convenient. Our guide Manuel- knowledgeable, funny, respectful, patient, professional photographer!!!!

  
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