SOME
CLIENT PHOTOS:
Equinox phenomenon at Dzibilchaltun
Spring Equinox at Chichen Itza
Archaeo-Astronomy Tour Palenque
Guatemala Highlands Woman
Boat ride to Yaxchilan ruins
Students at Palenque
"Pocho" Maya dances Tenosique
Guatemala Highland Maya Women
Maya priests prepare for
fire ceremony at Chichicastenango
Howler monkey in Palenque
Temple of Inscriptions Palenque
Dr. Christopher Powell -- Guide
Jaguar Parque La Venta
Chocolate Facials at Finca Chalula
Cacao plantation near Comalcalco
Temple of the Magican Uxmal
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"Thank you so much for everything - we had a fabulous time on our trip!
Everything we went very smoothly and we loved each place we visited. The
guides were all very knowledgeable, helpful, and well organized. We only wish
we could have spent more time at each location, but this trip gave us a really
great taste of Belize and Guatemala. We definitely did not need air
conditioning, in fact we had to ask for extra blankets at Caves. We were not
able to go snorkeling - they had to cancel the trip last minute that morning
because the seas were too rough - but we went horse back riding instead, and
the kids really loved it. We really liked staying at the Camino Real Tikal, so
in the end were glad that there was no space at the jungle lodge. The trip to
and from Tikal did not take too long, and we liked having the little bit of
extra luxury there. We added on a zip lining trip outside Tikal. The kids
loved it, but it is probably safer to do at Caves. We learned once we talked
to others at Caves that their (in contrast to outside Tikal), they give you
helmets, have a practice run, a safety line, and guides who speak English. But
we all made it and the kids really loved it. Then when we got to Caves we were
totally surprised at how luxurious our tree house was. We expected this lodge
to be our most rustic and to not have electricity in the evening, but we had
24 hours electricity, and the tree house was almost as big as our New York
city apartment. We did not want to leave. Finally we really loved the trip to
and from, the setting, and pace of things at the Lamanai Outpost lodge, and I
highly recommend this place for your clients. The staff was great, the food
fantastic (best of the trip by far) and it was a perfect combination of nature
and exploration of Mayan ruins, in a low key and relaxing way. Here we did not
end up taking the sunrise canoeing the last morning, because it was too windy
at the lagoon and the guides recommended against going out, but we really
enjoyed all the other excursions. My daughter and I, the morning before, did
an early morning howler monkey trek, which got us into Lamanai at sunrise - it
was fantastic! All together it was a truly wonderful vacation. Thanks so much
for all your help with it and for putting up with all our early changes. In
the end we were very happy with our decision to see more inland places and
skip the Cayes."
-- Vicki M. (United States) Custom family vacation package in Belize &
Guatemala Dec. 2010
"Benjamin and Ricardo picked us up on time on Thursday morning in a very
comfortable Mercedes mini-bus. Benjamin at once proceeded to tell us what we
were doing that day and dove into stories about the area and the Mayan
people. As we drove, he pointed out sites, buildings along the way, and
talked about the local economy. Very fascinating! As the day unfolded,
Benjamin realized that Lou and I really wanted to see Mexico more as a local
and less like a tourist. When we stopped in Valladolid for lunch, Benjamin
suggested a restaurant for lunch – we suggested the food market instead and he
picked out a place for us and described the local food and made some
suggestions. Very yummy! Then they let us alone for a while to wander around
the town – which was great. I presume that Ricardo always stayed with the
mini-bus. Only once did I see him eat! My husband and I both felt that
besides being very knowledgeable, Benjamin had a way of drawing you into a
place and making it exciting. He was excited to show us things – even after 26
years of being a tour guide! It was like we got to experience a place rather
than just listen to a lecture about it. As the days unfolded, Benjamin built
on the knowledge we had learned by pointed out similarities and deepening our
understanding. He told stories from his grandfather, who was Mayan. They
took us to other places as well – such as the store that made many of the
guayabera shirts for the resorts, an artist in Muna who had an amazing studio
at the top of the ridgeline, to a traditional Mayan house, and to the artist
Patricia who made museum quality reproductions of Mayan pottery. Never did we
feel pressure to buy, instead it felt like so we could learn about the Mayans
from other than a tourist perspective. We always felt like them
pleasing us and showing us their home was their top priority. We felt taken
care of and safe. To me, that is the goal of a private guide – to serve their
customer and make sure that they are getting the best experience possible.
That was evident even before they picked us up when they suggested that
Acanceh be moved to the afternoon of Nov. 20, to make for a less stressful and
long day on the 18th. When they dropped us off in Merida, they
first took us on a tour of the town to show us what was what and made some
suggestions about what to do. It was very sad when they left. The hotel
in Merida – Casa Lucia – was fantastic! They upgraded us to a suite – which
was lovely. It was quiet and beautiful and the restaurant had great food. We
got to experience Merida Saturday night and Merida Sunday. We ate street food
and watched dancing. Lots of fun!"
-- Joanne B. (United States) Private custom tour in the Yucatan Nov. 2010
"I just wanted to thank you again for organizing such a great
trip for me. Everything worked out really well and both tour guide services
you arranged were awesome. I have to say I also lucked out in Oaxaca and
Villahermosa rain-wise, so that helped too.
As you may know I had other options, but I decided to go with you because of
your knowledge about traveling in that region ---your help in tailoring my
itinerary, convincing me not to drop Palenque, among other things really paid
off in the end.
I have your contact info, so i'll be more than happy to recommend you to
friends whenever I can."
-- Theo B. (United States) Private custom tour in the Yucatan and Palenque
area Oct. 2010
"Yes, we had a FABULOUS time with Alfonso...and Tomas @ Kuiuc. Every spot was
a great choice! ... and Patricia had more incredible replicas than one
person could ever purchase (We brought home 5). Again, thanks again for
an exceptional experience. I am looking toward Calakmul & El Miradore (by
mules) for the next visit. I just have to figure out how I can get over to
Muno and Patricia from there ..."
-- Gary and Diane T. (United States) Private custom tour in the Yucatan Aug.
2010
"Over a week has gone by since I got back from Mexico and I just wanted to
write and tell you how absolutely wonderful the Spring Equinox tour was! In
spite of the cloudy / rainy equinox (Who can control the weather? Just
another reason to return to Chichen Itza in March!) the whole trip was just
fabulous. From the itinerary set up by you, to the information provided by
you beforehand, to the van service in Mexico and our great driver Martin,
everything was first rate. For
me, the best part of all was having archaeologists as guides. It was such a
privilege to travel with Christopher Powell for 3 days and have him share his
expertise with us. He is absolutely the best, so informative, so
passionate about his work and the Mayas, so motivating. I want to learn more!
In fact, I am looking at your Carnival Festival tour as a possibility for
next year or perhaps one of the other Mayan ruins tours. And I have
recommended you to others. So once again, thanks so much for everything and
I'll be in touch in the future regarding another trip. Hasta entonces,"
-- Barbara J. (United States) Spring Equinox tour March 18-22, 2010
"I thought you may like to see the photos my sweetie husband Jay took during
the wonderful trip in February. Of course, these are all Jay's photos, not
mine! Your travel company is awesome!"
-- Laurie (and Jay) A. (United States) Festivals tour February 2010
Pyramids:
"I wanted to tell you how much we
enjoyed our tour of the Mayan sites. It was everything I wanted the children
to experience. Our driver Ariel and guide Ricardo were great. We really
enjoyed Merida and our favorite sites were Uxmal and Ek-Balam. We got a lot
out of it and would highly recommend to anyone. We will be planning another
trip! Thank you for your help."
-- Lisa R. (United States) Private family
tour Dec. 2009
"Thank you very much. My husband and I had a great time this weekend. Juan
and Ariel were both excellent, and we learned very much from them about the
Mayan sites and Mexican culture. Thank you for helping us book the weekend -
everything was fabulous and smooth. Sincerely,"
-- Priscilla C. (United States) Private tour Dec. 2009
“I wanted to extend a
sincere thanks from Hannah and me on a most excellent Maya Land adventure! Maybe it was the howler monkey's primal wake-up on the first morning
at the Chan Kah or the countless other highlights that followed as our tour
unfolded. As I had shared with you, this was Hannah's and my first trip so we
really appreciated your helpful advice prior to the trip and the
accommodations/activities you arranged for us over the ensuing days. Alphonso
was everything and more than what I expected. His good nature, humor, and
willingness to entertain ANY question helped make this trip extra special. I
especially want to pass on a very good word for our driver Manuel for his
friendliness, helpfulness, and superb driving on all legs of our journey. Please
relay this to him. I would heartily recommend this tour, and would appreciate
you letting me know of future tours. I want to go back!
-- Glenn and Hannah
L. (United States) Dec. 2009 Archaeology and Archaeo-astronomy tour in Palenque
“My husband and
I really enjoyed our MayaSites trip to Palenque and other ruins in December.
Alfonso did a great job of guiding us, plus our driver was very good at his
job too. I also wanted to let you know that I have posted photos from our
trip on Picasa. Feel free to take a look. Here's the link:
http://picasaweb.google.com/RichSheri
Thanks for all your help in setting up the trip.”
-- Sheri & Richard L.
(United States) Dec. 2009 Archaeology and Archaeo-astronomy tour in Palenque
"The trip was
fabulous. Thank you so very much for the excellent service you provide. I am
sure I can persuade others to come on some of your trips in the future.”
-- Lauren W. (United States)
Dec. 2009 Archaeology and Archaeo-Astronomy tour in
Palenque
"Just a note to tell you how much we
enjoyed our trip. I cannot say enough about our guide, Roberto. He was very
knowledgeable, brought his own magazines and books with pictures and
additional information. Thank you for a pleasant trip."
-- Joanne P. (United States) Private tour April 2009
"Just wanted you to know what a great job was done by Edwin and Martin.
They took very good care of us and were very patient. Edwin's knowledge of
birds was really helpful to our son. Akumal was just the right size for
the grandchildren. You were right....felt very safe and relaxed. Thank
you for your help in planning this vacation."
-- Judy C. (United States) Private tour/family vacation package March 2009
"Just a quick email to let you know we got back home safely, and had a great
time. Both guides were very instructive, and Christopher in particular was
extremely knowledgeable. Thanks again for your help. Kind regards,"
-- Andrew M. (United States) Private tour March 2009
"We had a great time on our Mayan adventure! Thanks for all your efforts
to be sure that our trip went smoothly including the jaunt to Mexico City
which was not under your direction -- the info you gave us on the taxis and
the hotel suggestion were invaluable. Thanks so much!" "I
wanted to let you know as well that I had a WONDERFUL time, and that you have
a real prize with your partners in Guatemala. Keep them happy, because the
certainly kept us happy! :) Thanks again for a great trip!!!!"
-- Lucretia, David & Julianna R. (United States) Private tour Feb. 2009
“I enjoyed the trip to
Palenque/San Cristobal de las Casas immensely, and would like to thank you for
organizing it, and sharing the wonders with the wider world. I was especially
impressed by the quality of your guides. Best Regards,”
-- Linda L. (United States) Feb. 200009 Festivals of the Highland Maya tour
“We have just returned and wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful
trip. The first part, our sightseeing of Polanque and the other Mayan ruins was
wonderful, as our guide was knowledgealbe and very interesting. The trips to
the small villages to see the festivals was memorable. The second guide was
also great. We will highly recommend your services to our friends. The second
part of our trip was terrific: The two hotels, The Eldorado and the Omni were a
great combination. All in all, we want to thank you for your recommendations,
the guides, the places, the two hotels near Cancun were the best."
-- Ellen and Jack V. (United States) Feb... 2009 Festivals of the Highland Maya
tour
”Subject: FABULOUS TOUR, FOLKS! We just wanted to add our
accolades to the list of happy campers -- our week with Chris Powell and
Eliazar in the Mayan Highlands Tour was absolutely wonderful. Chris certainly
is a "rock star" in the archeolgy world, and on his way to "zenith" status, when
his dissertation becomes part of the canon. We are so grateful we got a chance
to scramble up and down pyramids with him, (slowly, as we are both viejos) and
to see the genius of the Maya through his original and elegant vision of Sacred
Geometry of the Mayans, and its correlation with astronomical events and "heirophanies".
Wowser! We feel we have seen
Palenque,
Bonampak and Yaxchilan and understood their creators as few people will ever be
able to do. I can't wait to read Christopher's dissertation. He is a rare
teacher - and we are privileged to have shared his knowledge, and benefitted
from his years of work and observations in the field. Eliazar and Chris
also made all the day to day logistics seem easy and effortless, and we felt
very well cared for. We enjoyed very much taking an extra day to see the
waterfalls and gorgeous rivers of Misol Ha, Agua Clara and Agua Azul with
Eliazar, who is a lot of fun, and so patient with my beginner's Spanish - he is
a fine teacher as well. Thank you all for creating this memorable and
enlightening experience for us. We are recommending your tours to all our
teacher pals and indeed, to everyone we know. Felicidades, a todos. Cheers”
-- Madeline P. and Monroe P. (United
States) Jan. 2009 private tour of Palenque area
"I wanted to express my thanks for your help in putting together our trip for Anita, Diane, Gary and myself. I wanted to express appreciation for our various guides and drivers. While their expertise varied, I found them all informative and helpful. I, in particular, should like to highlight two: Julio and Gilberto. I so appreciate Julio's candor, pace, and knowledge. He was so very quick to point out sights including plants, birds, and animals. His ability to spot even the most remote and hidden creature still fascinates me. He was so very careful to point out the best paths and steps to take, avoiding slippery spots. He really took care of us, keeping a pace that we all could manage. His driver, Gilberto, who also served as our guide on the last day worked so well and in tandem with Julio. Gilberto's congeniality is to be commended. Thanks."
--
Dr. Carl B.( United States) July 2008 14 night private tour of Palenque
area, Tikal area, Guatemala Highlands, Belize ruins & Copan
"Mark and
I wanted to thank you for putting together a wonderful trip. Both the guides
were outstanding and we loved the variety in the itinerary. I think having the
two guides really made for an interesting trip since they emphasized different
aspects of Chiapas. The three of us all had fun, found it adventurous, and
learned a lot. That combination is the perfect trip for us. Thanks again for
putting it all together for us.
-- Barbara G. (United States) July 2008 Palenque & San Cristobal de las
Casas
"The tour was beyond wonderful. Chris, Lilia and Raymundo were absolutely fabulous. Every detail was taken care of and they are all beautiful people to know. I have never taken a tour before, but this won't be the last !!!
-- Rachel W. (United States) March 2008 "Spring Equinox" tour
"Just a note to tell you how much my wife and I enjoyed the tour. Chris and Lilia were excellent as co-leaders of our trip and Ramundo was a safe driver who never got excited. His van made the long journeys easy on our bodies - very comfortable. Also, it was delightful when he would join us for dinner. The restaurants and hotels were very good and accommodated our every need. The selected itinerary was outstanding, just what I wanted. A great tour!!
-- Ron and Pat Y. (United States) March 2008 "Spring Equinox" tour
"Thanks so much for helping to put together our trip to Mexico and Guatemala. We just got back and remember the trip with real fondness. Alfonso Morales was a wonderful guide -- it was a privilege to be able to walk around Palenque with one of the people responsible for doing archaeology there. We could tell also from talking with him that he's a real go-to guy in the area, someone who understands how things work locally, and can get things done in a pinch. So in all ways he's a real asset, and not least because he was able to get Aeromexico to send my lost suitcase to me before we left Palenque! Julio Tot and our driver Moisés Calderón in Guatemala were also exceptionally good guides and very friendly. I should add that were really happy with the Maya Cañada restaurant in Palenque, it's got some of the best corn tortillas I've ever had. The Maya Tulipanes hotel there was really nice as well. The Camino Real in Tikal was also a great choice. It's a beautiful location, and the food (a series of buffets) was always very good and reasonably priced. We had a wonderful time, and believe that this was the best way to see these out-of-the-way sites in Mexico and Guatemala. We'd be very happy to use your services again, depending on our interests and plans. I also very much hope that the guides and drivers enjoyed our company as well. We know it's a job for them, but there is a difference between pleasant and unpleasant guests. Happy to provide further feedback if you need it. Thanks again.
-- Douglass S. (United States) March 2008 Private tour in Palenque and Tikal
areas
“We're back from
warm, wonderful Mexico. Had a great time! The couple you paired us with in
Palenque was a good match. We got along well and had a fun time
together. Chris Powell, our archeologist guide, was SUPER......so
knowledgeable and informative, besides being very personable.
We were thrilled to see the
Palenque
site and hearing Chris talk about it brought the place alive. We're really
glad that recommended doing the ruins BEFORE going to
Merida...
Our legs ached from climbing up and down the steps. The stop in Campeche
City en route to Merida was delightful. What a colorful place. (Our
drivers throughout were excellent.) Relaxing in Merida for 4 days was just
what we needed. The Case del Balam is still as pleasant as I remembered it
from many years ago. Thanks for suggesting that we spend Sunday in Merida
for the wonderful day-long fiesta. We saw the Merida Folklorico dance
troupe in front of the Municipal Palace -- a fabulous free show. By chance
we were able to get two tickets to hear Tres Caballeros at the Opera House
with Chamin Correa performing with his group. He was absolutely
incredible.....so charming, delightful to listen to (even tho' I didn't
understand much of what he said). He drew the audience in and they sang
with him. It was a magical night that we'll never forget. John and I were
pleased with all the arrangements you made for us. Best regards,”
-- Janet and John K. (United States) Private tour/vacation package Feb. 2008
“Thanks for the guide. Thanks for the ride. The trip was great! Please
pass on my huge thanks to Alfonso. He kept us laughing all the time. The
quality of the tour was a big welcome surprise. We went to 3 other sites (Coba,
Tulum,
Chichen Itza)
the following week and were extremely well prepared after experiencing your
tour. Again, please pass on my thanks to Alfonso. It was pure pleasure.”
-- Marlene D.(Toronto,
Canada) January 2008
Palenque area private tour
“I'd be
sorely remiss if I did not write to thank you for arranging what turned out
to be a perfect trip. Everything went smoothly, and Barbara and I enjoyed
it more than we dared hope. As the following testimonial states (Please
feel free to post it on your website.), Raymundo Osorio and Ricardo Vazquez
were an extraordinary team, whose expertise, efficiency, and delightful good
humor made our three-day tour of the
Yucatan
an unforgettable experience. Ricardo's deep personal interest in, and
extensive knowledge of all aspects of Mayan culture -- combined with
Raymundo's excellent driving and outstanding grasp of the practical details
of touring the region--afforded us a richly informative and thoroughly
enjoyable trip. We will be singing MayaSites and their praises to all our
friends and acquaintances!”
-- Michelle K. and Barbara P. (United States) Private tour in the Yucatan
Dec. 2007
"We must thank you for the excellent tour that you have put together for us. Raymondo, Ricardo the drivers were very professional, always looking to make the trip as easy as possible and were very thoughtful for our needs and security. On top of this they were pleasant and fun people to chat with exchanging different views and knowledge from our diverse countries. Class five of five. Lilian an absolute pearl, very knowledgeable of the Yucatan mayas and ready to help us in any way. Chris a charming person with a desire to share his knowledge with passion and very considerate for others. Class five of five. Hotels well chosen, comfortable, clean...excellent!"
-- Aurel and Diane S. (Canada) March 2007 "Spring Equinox" tour
"I just want to tell you that it was a terrific tour; it goes without saying that the sites themselves were incredible. Chris and Lillia were wonderful guides and were extremely knowledgeable as well as patient with all of us “students”. It was very interesting to hear them discussing the various interpretations so we could see them teaching each other as well as us. We also want you to know that our driver Roberto and co-ordinator Raymundo were also very helpful and made the trip more enjoyable. You really have good people associated with your group. With appreciation.
-- Jim D. (United States) March 2007 "Spring Equinox" tour
"Just a short note to thank you and to let you know I had a wonderful time. Christopher Powell is not only a wonderful person but an excellent mentor. I could not have had a fuller experience at these historical sites without his talks and his observations. Everything was very well arranged and I wish I had more time."
-- Azeem A. (United States) March 2007 Palenque area private tour
"I would first like to thank you for arranging a very well planned tour. Everything went off without a hitch. The accomodations, transportation, tours, guides and driver were all past my expectations. Thank you for providing the tour with limited participants, some agencies may have cancelled. David, my tour companion was easy to get along with. Just the ease of traveling in fewer numbers was appreciated. The guides were so kind, knowledgeable and considerate, as well as the driver of the transportation. Please feel free to forward this to anyone who might appreciate it." -- Gordy S. (United States) Feb. 2007 "Festivals" tour
"Your company was wonderful in helping us to plan our 3 day tour in the Yucatan. We knew from the moment we met Luis in our hotel lobby that we were in good hands and felt at ease. He is very knowledgeable about his country and speaks the English language very well. He went above and beyond what we expected from him. Our first day we rented bikes to ride through the jungle to visit Coba and soon found ourselves climbing the pyramid in our bare feet encouraged by Luis to experience the culture whole heartily. Wow what a great, great experience! We can't wait to do it again. After our fun filled days of activities we were always ready for a good Mexican meal. Luis turned us on to local and authentic dishes that were truly a delight and always perfect for the time and place. Thanks again for recommending we take a night away from our all-exclusive hotel to stay at the hacienda in Chitzen Itza. We had a wonderful dinner of ethnic food with Luis and Juanito and spent several hours speaking and learning about the Mayan culture. This made us curious and anxious thinking about the adventure that was awaiting us the next day. Our day at Chitzen Itza was unforgettable with Juanito and his unbelievable knowledge of the Mayans. He was actually reading hieroglyphs to us! He was very thorough and other tour groups were stopping to listen to his explanations. It was the most unique experience we have had among all of our travels. Our 3rd and last day of this wonderful tour Luis picked us up promptly and we proceeded to something off the beaten path-to snorkel in a cinote. This is an experience we will remember and treasure for a lifetime. This was a highlight of our trip. Luis made sure we were there at the perfect time to experience the morning sun at prime time for picture perfect memories. We then proceeded to our boat ride where we were able to experience floating down the canal. Wow we can't say enough! After another outstanding day of fun in the sun we enjoyed another authentic Mexican meal and then headed to Tulum. It was here that we got our beach perfect picture. We can't thank Luis Alfonso enough for his input, knowledge, and extra efforts. Words can not explain what a fantastic tour guide he truly is! Once again thank you Jonnie for all your help in setting this tour up. We are working on a visit for next year and will definitely be in touch. We will also be sure to pass the information on to our friends."
-- Cindy and Patrick S. (United States) Jan. 2007 Yucatan
"The Maya tour was really wonderful and valuable. We are fully satisfied. Guide Ricardo and Driver Raymond, who was formerly professor, are very nice peoples. Ricardo is enthusiastic for consideration and explanation. Here we are appreciating you for your faithful responding to our request with a photo of us.. With Our warmest regards to you. Thousand of thanks to your kindness!!"
-- Tsutomu and Kiyoko T. (Japan) Oct. 2006
private tour in the Yucatan
"The service you gave us was very personal and much appreciated. Not only did you work out a programme that met all our requirements, but our email enquiries were answered almost immediately and when you offered a 24 hour phone helpline, you really meant it! We were extremely impressed and would recommend Mayasites to anyone who wanted to do a similar tour. Alfonso and Christopher on the Festivals part of our trip were brilliant. As archeologists they could have talked down so us but they didn't, and their insights and theories were fascinating. Javier, the driver, was also a great help to us particularly in getting us through the procedures on entering Mexico from Guatemala. Ricardo and Raymondo in the Yukatan were friendly and helpful. Our visit to Uxmal was the first with them and Ricardo realised we wanted to spend more time at each site and slowed down to our pace, allowing us to explore more thoroughly. Once again, thank you for a memorable trip." -- Teresa & John T. (United Kingdom) Feb. 2006 Tikal, "Festivals tour", Yucatan
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"We had a private tour booked through your company for Chichen Itza. The whole day, from pick-up in the morning to drop-off in the evening, surpassed all of our expectations. Ricardo and Ramundo were on time for the pick-up at the hotel. In fact they were early. The were gracious, professional and courteous in every respect. We left the hotel and there stood our transportation, and clean new Mercedes Sprinter van. Our safety and security had been a concern in advance of the trip, and the vehicle and its condition put our minds at ease. Ramundo is a superb driver for a tour such as ours, with our comfort and safety looked after in all respects. Our tour of Chichen Itza was relaxed and thorough. Ricardo explained a great many things to us and answered all of our questions without hesitation. His depth of information is really marvelous! I had visited this site several years ago, with a much larger group, and I learned a great deal more from Ricardo. The tour was everything we wanted and everything you said it would be. Again, thanks to Mayasites for being patient with us while we were booking this trip. You did a first rate job, and I would recommend your service to anyone. Much appreciated."
-- David & Marilyn G. (British Columbia) Feb. 2006
private day tour
"I had a fabulous journey with Alphonso and Chris. You didn't tell us that we were going to be escorted by Rock Stars from the Archaeological Realm!!!!! Evertyhing was scheduled precisely. Your experience in doing these tours was greatly appreciated by all. Realizing my lifelong desire to see Palenque and Bonampak was stellar. Thank you so much for making my experience one I shall treasure for the rest of my life." -- Melanie C. (United States) Feb. 2006 "Festivals" tour
"We have arrived home, safe and sound, and I want to commend you for a very efficient, very smooth trip. One of the best parts of the trip was the guides: in particular, Manuel Espinosa and Raymundo Osorio. These two not only were informative, they provided for our every possible need. Whenever we visited a ruin site, they had a cooler full of fresh, cold water for us. One early morning, Manuel brought us coffee. We enjoyed their company and feel they are tremendous assets to your operation. We greatly enjoyed the trip and thank you, once again, for planning a wonderful time for us".
--- Carlina F. (United States and Italy) Nov. 2005
Palenque and Yucatan private tour
"We had a fabulous time, better than anything we could have hoped for. The guides and driver were awesome. Chiapas is awesome, the ruins, the Usumacinta, the waterfalls, the warm people, the town ... all wonderful. Lynn and I enjoyed ourselves beyond any expectations and the guides and driver ... and the locals ... we bonded with everyone. And always I want to express more appreciation for your help and tips."
-- Colleen C. (United States) Nov. 2003 Palenque area
private tour
"It was a fantastic trip, and exceeded my expectations on many occasions. Everything went phenomenally smoothly on this trip, and I can only assume it was due to your good planning and the quality of the people you hire. Chris, Alphonso and Manuel were professional, knowledgeable, and equally important - pleasant company. Once again I want to thank you for all your suggestions and planning. You directed us to places we would not have known about, and they were all very special. We all agreed that the Mayan canals at Si'an Kan was one of the highlights of the trip. We also appreciate that you were able to keep this trip at a price we could afford. I would certainly be glad to give any kind of reference in the future if you have clients that request one."
-- Dan S. and Family (United States) Feb. 2005 Palenque and Yucatan
private tour
"We totally enjoyed our trip and wanted you to know that Mayasites really came through for us. Javier, we liked him so much! He is not only an excellent driver, but a very nice human being. Christopher called us in our room the evening before the Yaxchilan trip and asked us to meet him out at the pool to get acquainted which we did. What a thrill it was to be guided by someone of his intelligence and experience! Our heads were bulging with information. We learned much and enjoyed each site thoroughly. On Saturday Christopher invited us out by the pool for his laptop presentation of his PhD. subject presentation on the cosmology/geometry/astronomy of the Mayan architecture and we were mightily impressed with this and felt privileged to have him share it with us. So the walk through the site at Palenque and the museum were made even more meaningful to us. Thanks, Jonnie, for all of your help and arrangements. We were most pleased with all of the schedule and your wonderful attention to detail. Please do use us as references for your other clients." (Palenque area tour April 2003)
"Reporting in to tell you that we had a marvelous trip - we loved Ben Cruz - he was all you had promised and he and Cork hit it off famously. Pook's Hill was very luscious and green and the owners and staff very friendly - wished we had more time there. We loved Christopher, of course, and thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. All in all, it was a wonderful trip, thanks to Mayasites - thanks, thanks!!!!" (Belize and Tikal
private tour Jan. 2005)
-- Betty and Cork D. (United States)
"We (all of us) wanted to thank you for the trip. It was an amazing experience for all of us. Everything was wonderfully arranged. The accomodations were perfect. However, best of all, were Alfonso and Chris. They made us feel really comfortable. We learned a ton from them not only about the sites but also about the Maya people. This was a life changing trip for my husband in particular because of his scholarly interests. I am highly recommending your group to all my friends. You can expect us to be back in touch with you again as we plan our next trip down to the area."
-- Geeta and Jeff D. (United States) Jan. 2006 Tikal & Copan
"I just wanted to drop you a line and say how much we enjoyed the vacation. You really give your clients a very special and personalized treatment. I have given your name to a few people since returning - after they heard about our vacation! Perhaps we'll make another journey with you - there are certainly enough sites to discover. Best wishes."
-- Nancy H. & the rest of the crew (United States &
Europe) Aug. 2003 Palenque and Yucatan
"We had a wonderful time with Juan and Raymundo on our tour. They took wonderful care of us and Juan was incredibly knowlegdable. Everything went really well and we were so pleased that we picked MayaSites to take us to Chichen Itza, Ek Balam and our other stops. All of your recommendations were excellent, we learned so much and we were treated wonderfully. Thanks again for all of your help and prompt email responses and wonderful tour guide! We'll be recommending you to others."
-- Susan E. (United States) Aug. 2003 Yucatan
"The trip was near perfect. Christopher and Alfonso are the best. The driver was great. The Tulipanes and the Cencali were just fine for us. The Jaguar Dance was very special. Thanks for putting together a great itinerary." --John & Carol L. (United States) Dec. 2004 Palenque
"Just a short note to tell you John and I had a wonderful trip. Chris Powell is super as are Alphonso and Ed!! But, Chris is a great guide and Javier was a great driver. We also found John and Carol to be good people to know. We learned alot and enjoyed every minute. Finally, thank you for arranging our visits to Tonina and Comacalco, they were great additions."
-- Christine B. (United States) Dec. 2004 Palenque
For more information
about MayaSites Travel Services phone our U.S. office at 877-620-8715 (outside of the U.S. 505-255-2279)
or e-mail us at mayasites@yahoo.com. See you soon!
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