Mexico KAN Tours in Tulum, Mexico

The tour we did with Mexico KAN Tours in October 2019 was by far one of the most amazing tours we’ve done...and if I had more time I would of done many more tours with them!

This tour was small with myself, my husband and one more guest. Our guide, Said, picked us up at the hotel in the Zona Hotelera of Tulum right at the time we were told the pickup would be. His car was cozy and his driving was fantastic. He would tell many stories about where we were going and what we were going to see. He also spoke about the importance of preserving the local flora and fauna and brought fresh fruit for snacks, homemade granola bars, and aluminum water bottles for everyone so that we would not use plastic anything to harm the planet. He encourages us to buy souvenirs form the Mayan families instead of the tourist zones so that the money would go back to the people, which we 100% agreed with and did.

Our fist stop was the Ancient City of Cobá. We brought in our water bottles with us with cold water and began walking with Said. He gave us the history of the ruins, the Mayan people, the ball game, and the hieroglyphs there. Once inside the city, there are bicycles you can use to get to the rest of the ruins which would of been a far walk. He rode with us to make sure we didn't get lost and continued to stop along the way to Nohoch Mul to tell us about the sites we were looking at.

Once we got to Nohoch Mul, the largest Mayan temple/pyramid in the Yucatan, Said told us he would meet us again at the front in a little over an hour to head to our next destination, and told us where the most beautiful view of the jungle would be once we reached the top of the temple. Climbing the temple was not easy, but not impossible. It is hot! And very steep. But once at the top, the views were undeniably the most amazing jungle views ever seen. Coming down, I recommend sitting down and grabbing the rope as it is very steep and very slippery at some parts.

From there, Said took us to our next stop, a family owned area called Otoch Ma'ax Yetel Kooh and Punta Laguna. We saw many spider monkeys up in the trees and were explained the importance of what is done here to protect them. We then got geared up with a harness and helmet and walked into the jungle with Said towards the freshwater turquoise lake of Punta Laguna. The only way to get to the canoes is by zipline, and Said will go with you! Along with the 2 guides walking with us. At no point did I feel unsafe. Said even took one of our phones with him to record his travel across the lake and to catch our arrival to him on the zipline!

Once at Punta Laguna, we canoed across the lake, Said told us the type of animals in the water, including alligators if we could find one, and how the Mayan's needed this lake for freshwater. Once we got to the other end of the lake, we were walked into the Jungle again and participated in a Mayan Ceremony to be given permission to enter the sacred Cenote.

Said then took us to this private family-owned cenote that had changing rooms and bathrooms. We refilled our water containers and got ready to swim! The cenote is underground in a cave, had fish and turtles swimming, and had hundreds of harmless fruit bats flying around! From the top of the cenote, the water is so deep that you could jump, and the three of us took turns jumping waaaay down!!! Said took pics and videos for us and told us we could spend as much time cooling off in the cool waters before heading towards the Mayan family home for lunch.

After cooling off, we drove to an area in Nuevo Durango to a Mayan family's home. At the house, we were treated to delicious food made fresh in their home as the tortillas were being made in the patio fresh by hand, I even jumped in and made some!

After lunch, we were toured around the grounds of his animal preserve! It was HUGE! He had deer and agouti's and birds! As well as many different species of bees. Him and Said explained the importance and history of the bees and their efforts to save them all.

Said truly had a connection with all the people that we encountered, it was not just a business deal like you feel in most other tour groups. He truly cares for the people and wants to pass that feeling onto the guests. It was an unforgettable experience with memories that will last forever!

It won't be our last time in Tulum! And when we go back, I will be using them for other Eco friendly tours!