Published on Mar, 2024
Communication before the tour was good. I was contacted by WhatsApp to reschedule due to maintenance going on in Coba, they gave me the option to refund and cancel or reschedule, which I did.
Then the day before, they gave me pickup time.
Pickup was around 6 AM at my hotel and on time.
The van was comfortable, and I was offered water, juice, cookies and banana, but if you are used to a bigger breakfast, it’s best to take some snacks.
We also did a toilet stop on the way, bring some coins to pay for using the toilet.
We were with an English speaking guide, Antonio, who was very good. We were 7 who spoke English. There was also a Spanish guide for 2 Spanish people and a driver.
The tour was awesome since we beat the crowds at each stop. We left early but that allowed us to enter Chichen Itza just as it was opening around 8.30, fewer crowds, and when we left around 10.30 big crowds were coming in. The ruins were exceptional, and our guide took many pictures of each person in the group. We then had around 45 min on our own.
We then drove to the cenote. Facilities were clean, we also beat the crowds there for the swim and the buffet. Buffet was good. The swim was refreshing. When we left, big crowds were lining up for the buffet.
Then we drove to Coba, which had less tourists there, it was quieter. It’s best to bring cash to explore the site. Since it is vast, you have the option of renting a bike, or hiring a tricycle (150 pesos to bring you there and back to the start), or you can walk. However since we were tired and it was hot, no one chose to walk. So bring some cash for that.
I returned to my hotel around 5.30 PM.
The day went by fast, interesting guide, I recommend it.