We had a wonderful tour. Alex was very considerate, knowledgeable and informative and took us on away from the typical tourist route. Would highly recommend this trip.
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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You may wonder what this tour is all about. And the truth is it is a secret! Couple days before the tour starts, I will try to get to know you well, your interests, hobbies and general things about what you like. Furthermore I will also like to find out if there are places you have visited in Yucatan. According to that, I will prepare a one day tour to show you the most genuine places and flavors that Yucatan may offer you. Bare in mind that this tour is unique and will be constantly changing for every visitor. Who knows, may be in the day of the tour I will forget where we were supposed to go and I will change the plans :-) And please, do not ask me where will we go, just let yourself be surprised.
We had a wonderful tour. Alex was very considerate, knowledgeable and informative and took us on away from the typical tourist route. Would highly recommend this trip.
It was perfectly EXCELLENT from beginning to end! A breath of fresh air. During our recent visit to the Yucatan, we had the pleasure of being guided by Andrej. His deep knowledge of the Yucatán’s history and culture especially Mayan archeology, combined with his engaging storytelling, made our exploration truly memorable. Andrej’s passion for his work was evident, and he tailored the tour to our interests, ensuring a personalized experience. We highly recommend Andrej to anyone seeking an insightful and enjoyable tour of the Yucatán.
Our Mystery Tour was perfect! Andrej contacted us about a week ahead to ask about our preferences, and then planned a day that we really enjoyed - we asked to see things that we would not have found on our own without a car. Highlights were a local breakfast, salt flats, a cenote, the longest pier in the world, and a relaxed lunch chatting in English and Spanish. Highly recommend!
The surprise tour with Andrej turned out to be a perfect day out in the field. The experience was well thought out and planned. It suited exactly my interests. I felt motivated and well cared for. Communication was spot on. All in all an unforgettable day. 100% recommendation!
The tour starts who knows when The tour finishes who knows when The tour will be customized according to clients preferences and questions answered.
Tell your guide which places matter to you, skip what doesn't, and tailor the experience for your group's needs. Not finding what you want? Message your guide to build something unique.
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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