Tour Reviews

Andy
Seattle, WA, USA
Chacchoben Ruins
HAL Zuiderdam

Excellent!

A wonderfully interesting and informative tour led by our guide, Hugo. His knowledge of Mayan culture, anthropology and history gave us a fascinating look into the Chacchoben Site and the surroundings. Native Choice tours deserves my strongest recommendation!

Miriam Kotsonis
Basking Ridge, NJ, USA
Chacchoben Extreme
HAL Zuiderdam

Learn, relax, enjoy this tour!

Had a wonderful time and felt I was in good hands at all points, from the clear info about getting to their office, to the employees at check-in, to our careful and capable driver Isaac and our helpful, cheerful, understandable, and very knowledgeable guide Edder. Their passenger van was in excellent condition and their attention to our comfort, enjoyment, and safety was first-rate. They planned it so we arrived at Chacchoben before the onslaught of tour buses, so we had the place to ourselves for a while and of course took better pictures! Edder gave us just the right amount of background and history, coming prepared with additional pictures and materials to help us envision the temples and artifacts as they had looked when in use so long ago. There was plenty of time to clamber around and see the ruins. Then we gathered and headed out to the Bacalar Lagoon, a very bumpy ride from the main road (be aware if you can't tolerate that kind of road). Once there, we were treated to a delicious meal (meat choices for most, but my veggies were flavorful and satisfying, as I don't eat meat) of tacos, rice, beans, guacamole, various sauces, and fruit, and choice of beverage(s). I had horchata (rice milk drink) with lunch, but before I left, had a cerveza (beer) Victoria with lime. All included. Many people just relaxed in the beautiful surroundings. I took out a kayak and traveled along the coast for about 40 minutes, then went swimming in the clear water (just a few small fish on the bottom, not like a reef). They had clean changing facilities and restrooms, very nice place. Then back in perfect time, and they dropped us off just outside the port compound. Relaxing, happy day with culture and fun. Totally recommend it!

Kim
Montreal, Canada
Chacchoben Ruins
Harmony of the seas

Fantastic tour

We really enjoyed our tour! Our guide Ivan was so interesting and having been born in the area had many wonderful stories to tell. It was easy to find the office, they were very organized and the tour bus was very clean. Definitely recommend Native Choice for anyone visiting Costa Maya.

Brandon
Boston, MA USA
Mayan Experience
RC Symphony of the seas

Amazing Tour

I had a great experience throughout the whole trip. Our guide was spectacular and I learned so much history. Being able to see places from another culture and to be involved in the culture was great. Our tour guide was losing his voice, but still continued to educate and gave an amazing tour. Eating the fresh fruit, making tortillas, a big lunch, and seeing the history in the land. Overall amazing tour with a great experience. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Ashley
Webster Massachusetts
Chacchoben Ruins
Royal carribean

Chacchoben Ruins

We had huego as our tour guide. He was VERY knowledgeable about the history and culture of the Mayan ruins and the Mayan lifestyle. We tried so many different foods: pineapples with jalapeño powder, empanadas, rice, homemade tortillas with homemade salsa, seasoned chicken, leaves with novicane in it (weird but so cool) over all amazing experience learning the culture of the Mayans from the ruins all the way to the food and lifestyle. HIGHLY suggest this excursion!

Linda Ballard
Northern Ireland
Chacchoben Ruins
Meraviglia

Superb tour

Very many thanks to Lorenzo, our excellent guide, for a wonderful tour. Well informed, very generous with his knowledge, helpful and ready to answer endless questions. Everyone in the company works hard to ensure a high quality experience. Don't be daunted by the short walk from the cruise port, just enjoy the adventure. Can't give a high enough recommendation.

Dave Schoengart
LaGrange
Mayan Experience
NCL Escape

FANTASTIC! Don't look any further!

Wonderful tour with a wonderful guide. Ask for Erick, he is a wonderful and very knowledgeable. This is a tour that you do not want to miss.

Deborah
Ireland
Chacchoben Ruins
MSC Armonia

Fabulous Tour

Thank you to Rosa our guide and Edgar driver..Rosa was so nice and knowledgeable 50 min bus ride to ruins air con so comfortable. The tour is so worth it under trees in shade a lot so not too hot . Had a great 4 hours ..highly recommended