Private tour in Merida Andrej V
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Before we start, I would like you to know one thing. Forget about the traditional guiding services where the tour guide provides you with all sorts of yakety-yak monologue-type of information which you will probably forget anyway! No, that's simply not me. I'm Andrej. I live in Mérida and I'm passionate about authentic Mexican culture. I am a trained archaeologist and anthropologist in the Mayan culture with some field work at Dzibilchaltun in Yucatan and Uaxactun in Guatemala; also I was researching about Chichen Itza's ancient economy through the lithic materials that were recovered by Isla Cerritos Archaeological Project directed by Rafael Cobos. However, it was in 2019 when I accidentally came to guide a group of Europeans in their travels to Mexico. And the result was? I loved the experience! And you cannot imagine what it felt like. It was like a classroom full of toddlers asking you all types of simple questions I loved to answer. But, from the beginning, I told them: "I have also traveled and taken photographs of the places I visited, same as you. And now, after all these years, I regret I did not enjoy the beauty of the cultural and natural heritage of Mexico before my very eyes". So here I am. Seven years later, spreading my archaeological knowledge as a full-time freelance guide, who teaches travelers to observe the little details that Mérida and its surroundings definitely have to offer. Feel welcome to ask me any details before your trip and I will be glad to help you and have your tour tailor-made just for you! Whichever tour you decide to go with, they all have one thing in common: to get to the core of the Mayan culture of the Yucatan Peninsula so you will fly back to your home country full of experiences and unforgettable memories that not even time will be able to erase from the inner source of your being! ¡Hasta pronto! PhD. in Maya Archaeology and Anthropological Sciences (Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, México). Although it doesn't mean I know everything :-) Since 2019 I have been a freelance archaeologist (guide) offering tours not only in Yucatan Peninsula but also in other parts of Mexico. I am also a certified guide NOM-08-TUR-2002 by the Mexican Ministry of Tourism allowing me to guide all around Mexico. Member of National Chamber of Commerce, Services and Tourism (CANACO SERVYTUR Merida).
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Yes, I know. Everyone goes to Celestun to see the pink flamingoes and swim at the natural spring. However, have you heard of Rio Lagartos Biosphere? This place is located around 2hrs and 15minutes northeast from Merida and I consider it a hidden gem of Yucatan´s eco-tourism. No crowds, no hurry tours (Celestun is only 1 hour 15min usually). Just me, you and the local friends of mine who are born fisher-men and know the biosphere perfectly. The tour can last 2 hours (even 3) and we may also appreciate the pink flamingoes, crocodiles, pelicans, mangroves, pink salt beds and vast pristine beaches of the North coast! So, if you are not in a hurry, after the boat tour, we can simply sit down at the pier and have a small cooking class preparing a ceviche according to the local traditions and flavors :-) If we there are not many flamingoes that day, we can enrich our day going to the "Las Coloradas" or "Pink Lagoons" which are nearby.
5:30-7:30am - leaving to Rio Lagartos 8:00-10:00am - taking the boat tour 12:00-1:00pm - boat tour ends 1:00pm - cooking class starts, lunch 2:30pm - heading to Merida or Las Coloradas, depends on you 5-8pm - arrival at Merida
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Private Sedan Car good for 3-4 persons included in the price. For additional cost, I can upgrade to get bigger vehicles: 1. Volkswagen Caddy or Suzuki Ertiga (up to 6 persons) 2. Toyota Hiace (up to 14 persons) 3. Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16 persons) Ask for a quote if you need other than a Sedan car. Thank you!
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