One-of-a-kind Chichen Itza and Crystal clear water Cenote Day tour from Merida

Patient, knowledgeable. Comfortable pace. Accommodating. Explains everything and understand the logistics to create an unhurried and expansive trip.

Our experience with Raul was exceptional from start to finish. His communication was clear and thoughtful, and he even suggested an alternative tour to ensure we wouldn’t feel rushed getting back to port. This showed us right away that he genuinely cared about our experience. We kept our original plan, and thanks to him, everything worked out perfectly. We got off the ship early (about 10th in line), and Raul was already waiting at the meeting point. That early start helped us beat the crowds and traffic, allowing for a smooth, stress-free drive to Chichén Itzá. If you’re traveling from a cruise, he truly knows how to plan your day so you can fully enjoy it and still return on time. His vehicle was clean, spacious, and comfortable, and he had cold water ready for us. During the drive, he shared so much insight about the land, culture, and history that it felt like learning from someone who truly loves where he’s from, and not a scripted tour. Once we arrived, he was incredibly prepared with hats, umbrellas, and extra water, which made a huge difference in the heat. Traveling with kids can be tough, but he was patient, attentive, and flexible with our pace. He encouraged breaks when needed and never made us feel rushed. The entire experience felt private and personalized, not like a typical tour. Raul made sure everyone felt included, even when we needed to pause or move at a different pace. His explanations were engaging and easy to follow, and he added meaningful cultural context you wouldn’t get on your own. He also handled the newer entrance and ticketing process seamlessly. Beyond being knowledgeable, Raul is simply a kind and genuine person. He helped with photos, checked in on us throughout the day, and made sure we felt comfortable and safe at all times. That level of care made it easy to relax and fully enjoy the experience. On the way back, after he mentioned the region hadn’t seen rain in months, it actually began to rain. It was such a beautiful and memorable ending to an already amazing day. Raul is not just a great guide, but he’s someone who truly cares. If we return to the Yucatán, we would absolutely choose him again. Highly recommend.

Went with Raul for 3 days on a private tour by myself and him. This guy is the best you can get in my opinion. He knows all the history of the Mayan people and the news of modern day Mexico. We talked the entire time even learning about our families if you want. He will cater to all your needs and then some.

Raul was the perfect guide, knowledgable, friendly, patient and with a few small surprises...we spent 12 hours with him...the restaurant in Izamel was excellent...Highly recommend for a private tour!

This was the first of two days we spent with Raul . We visited Chitchen Itzá, then went on to swim in an cenote and to visit Izamal. It was a fantastic day out. Raul is a really really good guide. Well informed, easy to be with, good and safe driver and makes everything come alive. He made our time in the Yucatán really special. We were a couple and he was easy and fun to be with - we learned so much from him about the Yucatán as well about the places we visited. He is a family man and would be great if you had children with you, equally well if I were a solo traveller I would feel safe and relaxed spending a day with Raul.

We had a great day with Raul, and I enthusiastically recommend him as a guide. He’s very helpful, very knowledgeable and very personable; he interacted wonderfully with us and our two daughters (11 and 9). He helped us set up a great day at Chichen Itza, took us to a nearby cenote that was slightly off the beaten track and therefore much less crowded, and added a visit to Izamal and a top-notch Yucatan dinner. He also was very generous with his time even days after the tour, willingly providing tips on other worthwhile excursions. He’s a great guide and companion.