30 Nov 2021
Yesterday we enjoyed an amazing tour of Coba, two Cenotes, and an ocean front lunch.
Our guide was Juan and he was amazing! Our arrival times, at his guidance were just perfect! Parking lots were empty when we arrived and by the time we left each stop they were full! At each site we felt like the only tourist there…until it was time to leave.
Juan is of Mayan descent, and an archaeologist who had personally worked at the Coba site as a restorer and translator of the hieroglyphs. His knowledge and passion passion for the Mayan culture and the stories behind these amazing ruins was incredible. We really felt like we had an inside look that none of the other tourist there were getting.
On the way out of Coba, and at my request, Juan stopped for me at a roadside shop to purchase beautiful handcrafted dreamcatchers. He even helped guide me price.
The Cenotes were equally breathtaking. Juan guided us through the underwater caves and to stunning lesser known areas and caverns deep inside. It was very special. As he described it, “creepy beautiful”.
Lunch was awesome! Perhaps one of my favorite restaurants for atmosphere ever. La Buena Vida at Akumel. Sand under our feet and a beachfront table! There are tree houses, hammocks and an awesome bar. We enjoyed a fresh coconut with rum, the biggest coconut shrimp you’ve ever seen, and an amazing fresh mayan ceviche; all overlooking this beautiful cove of crystal clear water.
I highly recommend My Quest VIP Tours and specifically Juan. It was an amazing adventure which will not be forgotten.