MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular 3-hour experiences in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
3-hour Bacalar boat trip with included drinks and fruit, lagoon swimming, cenote sightings, stromatolites, and bird island.
“We had Sebastian as our captain. He was a completely friendly and open minded person, answering all our questions and telling us a lot of interesting information about Bacalar and Mexico in general. You should award him the employee of the month!”
Private 3-hour 51' Sea Ray to Xpu-Ha with open bar, grilled lunch, paddle boards, and an optional upper-platform jump.
“Awesome ride! Crew super friendly. The food was amazing. Took the boat out on the ocean and spun back around and docked in a shallow marina with other party boats. Fun vibe.”
Private 47' Azimut yacht for 3 hours at Xpu-Ha with all-inclusive lunch, unlimited standard drinks, paddle boards, music, and karaoke.
“Day was super windy, had to stay in a cove. They didn't notify us with an option for credit but on the last day of a trip that want an option. Good was good, alcohol that come with the boat is terrible unless you upgrade. They said it was a $300 fee to bring and…”
VIP semi-private snorkeling in Isla Mujeres: Lighthouse Reef, Sac Bajo, MUSA and Manchones for up to 8 with gear, ceviche and margaritas.
“This was an amazing bucket-list experience! We only had 5 people on our tour. Our guide, Kevin, was amazing. He pointed out lots of different fish. We saw nurse sharks, a spotted eagle ray, several other rays, barracuda, and dozens of other kinds of fish. The captain, Miguel, was very good at looking out for…”
Small-group 3-hour Mérida food walk with Yucatecan tastings at Plaza Grande, markets, and local stands. $69, rain or shine.
“The guide, Annette, was PERFECT for the job of walking us through the markets and explaining how everything was made. The foods selected were a very good sampling of Yucatecan foods and very generous portions. Excellent value for the cost b”
A small-group 3-hour walk through Guanajuato’s key squares, legends, markets, and museums, led in English by Mariana Castillo.
“Frida is an amazing tour guide! Personality, knowledge, fun! We will tell our friends to look for Friday for their tour needs”
3 hours of local tacos, mole, quesadillas, market snacks, and street-art stories in Playa del Carmen with a small-group guide.
“Our guide was really friendly and engaged. He took us to really authentic spots away from the busy touristic streets of Playa.”
A 3-hour night taco and mezcal walk through Roma Norte with a local guide, guided tastings, and plenty of food and drinks.
“The experience was absolutely wonderful, and it was great having local knowledge and experiences to share. Do not miss this if you are going to Mexico City. Our host Ishmael made the whole experience, he is a local and his knowledge of his culture, knowledge of the best places (would not be known to tourists)…”
Private Cabo snorkeling cruise to Santa Maria Bay with provided gear, open bar, lunch, and photo stops at El Arco and Lover’s Beach.
“From booking to back to the pier this team did a fabulous job. Amanda was attentive and helpful from the minute we booked. Captain Isma and crew were awesome from the minute we got to the pier. Plenty of drinks- lots of variety - lunch was plentiful and timely, and our snorkeling/paddle boarding location was…”
3-hour Caribbean yacht cruise with open bar, snorkeling at Punta Venado, and a classic Mexican lunch near Playa del Carmen.
“Excellent excursion! Totally fun and relaxed setting. The staff was beyond amazing. The food and drinks were perfect. I would definitely recommend this excursion. It was our favorite part of our honeymoon.”
A private 3-hour Caribbean yacht cruise from Tulum-area Puerto Aventuras with top sound, karaoke, paddle boards, and lunch.
“Awesome tour and amazing crew! Juan and his guys were so helpful made sure we had an amazing time. Made it best memory in Tulum!”
Small-group Costa Maya snorkeling with La Leyenda ECO-TOURS: two reef stops, gear, drinks, guacamole, and calm beach time.
“Awesome excursion! Very friendly, very safe, and brought delicious food for our diving. They worked hard to give us the best experience possible. We’re experienced snorkelers, but Joe was never far away with a floating ring just in case. They know the local topography and really went all out for us. This is good for…”
3-hour local Tulum food tasting with tacos de guisado, juices, tamales & mole, ending at the fruit market dessert. Small group.
“Alejandro was such a fun and informative guide, he shared his culture with us and introduced us to some really great food. the mole enchilada was amazing!”
Cabo San Lucas snorkel catamaran: Arch photos, Chileno Bay water time, and open drinks. A solid 3-hour value with a few caveats.
“It was too cold and windy, only snorkeling was offered (even though we were planning on paddle boarding) people were vultures when the staff brought out the guac and chips.”
Taste classic Baja street food in La Paz with a small guided walk, Mercado Madero market stops, and included tacos, burritos, and pastries.
“This tour provided an opportunity to learn about not only the gastronomy of La Paz but also about some of the history of the city and the area. We also learned about some of the local trees and plants which was also very interesting. And most importantly for a food tour, all of the food…”
