Mexican Adventure
Mexico | Feb 2 - Feb 28, 2024

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Carol s.
Canada | Reviewed on Mar 06, 2024

My local specialist was Sofia. I enjoyed the planning process with her. The local support person, Mariana was an excellent communicator and always responsive. The tours were excellent. Most were private tours. We would have enjoyed more group tours to have the chance to interact with others. The guides were very knowledgeable and fun to be with.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Casa Eva
Colonia San Pedro Cholula, Puebla

The Hotel Casa Eva was a very comfortable hotel, with easy access to the city centre. Hotel staff were friendly and responsive. The room was spacious with a great bed and linens.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful courtyard, delicious breakfasts
Location
Easy access to city centre
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Oaxaca Real Hotel
Oaxaca

The hotel was beautiful and well maintained. We especially enjoyed the gift of a water bottle. The pool was excellent and we really enjoyed it after a day of touring.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Parador Margarita
San Cristobal de las Casas

The hotel has a lot of charm and character. Very spacious room with a good courtyard view. Breakfast was good and staff were helpful and friendly.

Authenticity & Character
The decor of this hotel is unique and beautiful.
Location
The walk to the center of town was okay
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel La Aldea del Halach Huinic
Palenque

The hotel is peaceful and serene. The pool was beautiful and surrounded by plants and trees. The rooms were a bit dated, but clean and comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The jungle location of this hotel was unique. However, it was far from town and without a car, few dining options
Staff
No help with bags to room which was located down 2 flights of stairs.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Comfortable bed, pleasant patio outside the room, good restaurant
Hotel Boutique Casa Piedad
Campeche

This hotel did not meet our needs. The room was advertised as 20 sq meters, but was only 13 sq meters. There was no room for luggage and the bathroom was tiny. We did not stay a second night.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not close to the centre of town
Staff
No greeting, not friendly. There was no breakfast and we were not given any suggestions for breakfast restaurants.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was clean but not comfortable
Kuka y Naranjo
Mérida

This is a unique hotel, with a beautiful patio sitting area. The room was comfortable with minimalist decor.

Authenticity & Character
A vegan restaurant on site had an interesting menu
Location
Not far from the city centre but not the best part of town
Staff
Friendly, helpful and attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
The concrete floor had crack that should be filled for hygienic reasons.
Casa Quetzal Hotel Boutique
Valladolid, Yucatán

The hotel is lovely with a beautiful courtyard and pool. Very close to amazing restaurants, this hotel was the perfect place to stay.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
No help with the luggage to our room on the second floor.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Fives Oceanfront
Quintana Roo
Authenticity & Character
The lobby is amazing with a view of the ocean and pool. Check in was organized. We were encouraged to use the pool and beach until our room was ready.
Location
A very quiet and peaceful resort
Staff
Every staff member we met was friendly, helpful and attentive. Enjoyed yoga and bike riding with Will. The gym was well equipped and clean
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was spacious, clean and modern. Exceptionally comfortable bed and linens. Large balcony, unfortunately on the street side of the hotel.
Activity Reviews
Free Afternoon in Puebla
Free Afternoon in Puebla
Mexico

We actually stayed in Cholula and did not get to see Puebla. It was disappointing as I was interested in seeing Talavera pottery.

Between markets and corn in the magical town of Cholula
Between markets and corn in the magical town of Cholula
Mexico

We had a fantastic time at the market in Cholula. The food tasting was diverse and delicious. Our guide was very attentive to our interests. The experience at Mili was very interesting. We enjoyed tasting all of the food products made from corn.

Quality of Experience
We enjoyed the variety of food on the tour
Food
The foaming chocolate drink was delicious
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The pace of the tour was very good.
Get to know the history of Mole Poblano through the streets of Puebla
Get to know the history of Mole Poblano through the streets of Puebla
San Andrés Cholula

We had a great cooking experience making and eating mole. The class took place in the home of the guide, making it a very comfortable experience. The mole was excellent.

Quality of Experience
The instructor was very good.
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Rene Rodarte