Private tour in Merida Ralf H
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Ralf H.
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My tours are about bringing you into up-close and personal contact with all that makes the Yucatan so special. I try to avoid the cookie-cutter itineraries, usual-suspect attractions and anything - yawn - cliché. The unusual, the heart-wrenching, the melancholy and the joyful. Spontaneity and serendipity are our travel companions. I love to create memorable outings that are win-win-win. For you, for the people we meet, and yes, for me also! A Canadian Yucatecan (my Yucatecan wife and two daughters say I'm more Yucatecan than they are) who has lived in the Yucatan for almost 40 years. I am passionate about the area's colonial history, its' people, language and food. It is my special talent to act as the bridge between my guests from abroad and locals; from talented artisans to lovely ladies that will teach you how to properly make a corn tortilla by hand to enjoying a home-cooked meal in a small village. The experience will be one you won't soon forget. Thirty-plus-year Resident of the Yucatan Published Author - Yucatecan Spanish Dictionary BCIT Hotel Mgmt Program Serial Entrepreneur Tours at archaeological sites will be done by a professional guide hired on site for that purpose. A driver with a federal tourism drivers license will accompany us in a vehicle that has been properly plated for tourism as per local law.
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The yellow city of Izamal is photogenic and famous for it's monastery and Pope John Pauls historic visit. The building's atrium is the second largest in the Catholic world, after the Vatican. The nearby Kinich Kak Moo pyramid is lacking all it's decorative elements but is climbable and it's massive size rivals that of Teotihuacan outside Mexico City. Izamal is also home to La Virgen de Izamal, another miraculous apparition that enabled the catholics to convert the Mayans to Catholicism. One can visit the convent when it is open. During current pandemic times, it is closed except on special occasions and mass. The stops along the way could include (depending on availability, opening hours etc) many a small town, a colorful cemetery, an abandoned hacienda/plantation.
My wife and I totally enjoyed our day trip to Izamal with Ralf. We both have mobility issues and he planned a leisurely excursion with stops en route to tour a local bakery and walk through a colorful old cemetery. The time passed quickly with nonstop conversation and many stories to swap. Thank you, Ralf.
Mellow Yellow is right! What a great way to spend a day in the Yucatán. Ralf is a fantastic guide and person. Spending the day with him felt like an authentic day in the life. Ralf has and makes friends everywhere he goes so we were able to make stops in different little towns along the way buying food, meeting with locals, saying hi to street cats, and immersing ourself in the culture, which to me is one of the key reasons to travel. If you’re looking to dive into the Yucatán experience, add this tour to your itinerary!
[Posting identical reviews for our two tours.] Our experience with Ralf was overwhelmingly positive. He was responsive, punctual, courteous and professional. His people skills are extraordinary. We saw all the things we expected to see under his expert guidance. In addition, we saw places and (especially) met people that only a very well-connected local could have shown us. This was a valuable and at times a moving experience. If we return to Merida in the future then Ralf will be our one-stop shop.
Izamal is a very beautiful place. Plenty of history and good food. Ralf is the guide to show you around. He is friendly, patience, accommodating and helpful. He gave us plenty of tips for the rest of our stay.
My wife and I cannot emphasize how much we enjoyed our day with Ralf. Excellent communication, on time pickup and an all around nice guy. Ralf was very knowledgeable of the places we went to see and took us to try some local street food as well as other food from the region which added to the highlights. He is very easy going and gets along very well with all the locals which is something we appreciate as visitors. I would highly recommend his services.
Pick up at your Merida location - Drive through interesting small towns to the most photogenic cemetery in the Yucatan - Stroll around, take photos and marvel at the colorful imagery all around you - Continue on to Izamal (25 minutes away) - Visit the monastery (if open), spend some time strolling the streets, take a ton of yellow photos, have a magnificent lunch at the award-winning Kinich restaurant (not included). Visit the local TallerMaya, a collection of locally handcrafted items alongside a small but representative folk art collection from around Mexico. - Enjoy a coconut ice cream on the square - Climb the massive Kinich Kak Moo pyramid to work off the calories ingested at lunch - Spend at least 2 hours here, maybe more. - Drive back to Merida (60 minutes) - Drop off at your Merida location If you have other preferences, please let me know and I will customise the tour
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Transportation is in a late model vehicle with air conditioning. Sedan for 1-3 people.
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
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