Kimkim Trip Reviews for Mexico

Staff friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was great.

My favorite day of our trip. Loved the local markets. Roberto was particularly helpful guiding us through the local markets, as was Jaime

Loved going to local cantinas we would not have gone to on our own. Food was fabulous

Weather precluded the balloon ride. After standing for several hours waiting to see if we were ballooning it was difficult to spend the rest of the day walking around the pyramids

This hotel is good for anyone looking for a more rustic Mayan experience. The room was like a Hobbitt's hut, with curved ceilings and cave-like interior, with very little light. I had to use the light on my camera to see inside my suitcase, even in daytime. If you have back problems or walking difficulty, this is not the place for you. We did like the fenced privacy and the outside private pool with jetted water. We experienced some bed bug problems here, though. The restaurant overlooking the beach was good, and the staff was very helpful. Would be an excellent choice if you are young with no health issues.

beautiful, peaceful hotel, excellent staff

Loved the old colonial feel of this hotel. Good location. Staff very helpful. Wish they had more comfortable chairs in the room, though.

This was our favorite tour. The guides were all helpful and accommodating. The area is beautiful with many birds to see. Very relaxing.

The guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. The Mayan ceremony was meaningful. We did not see any wildlife though.

The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was very accommodating when one of us had some difficulty walking. He found shady spots to sit when the heat became too much. We learned a lot about the Mayans.

This was wonderful. We saw many beautiful flamingoes.

The guide was very informative. We learned a lot about the Mayans and their history. He altered the route when we asked and accommodated our slow walking.

Magical environment. Amazing staff. Terrific breakfast. Wanted to take the bed, sheets and all home.

Our room was really large which was convenient as my husband was ill and able to sleep in the “living room.” However, it was quite dark and you have to walk up four flights of stairs to get a mediocre, continental style breakfast.

Juan has so much enthusiasm. He ended up being with us for 3 days and we really got to know how professional and flexible he is. He’s a great guide!

Our chef and we made healthy tasty authentic Mexican Mole Verde. It was delicious. Also homemade tortillas. He was gracious and wonderful.

Do this! It’s worth getting up at 4am for.

We loved the architecture, location and restaurant. When and if we return to Puerto Escondido, we will definitely stay at Hotel Santa Fe.

Loved being on our own in this sunny, warm environment. We went for a long walk along the water ending with a market visit.

Mitla was amazing and an excellent complement to Monte Alban. It was fun to taste and see the mezcal production place and the weaving demo and the proprietor was a delight. The guide well informed and a good driver, but his very slow walking was about frustrating when we Toured the ruins.

Dry interesting assortment of activities. Guide was bilingual and informative as well as entertaining. Like most tours, when the participants buy something from a place that we were escorted, the guide probably gets a cut. We didn’t Like the second stop which had thousands of painted animals, a well know. Craft in Oaxaca. The place seemed a little too touristy and over priced. Loved the outdoor, buffet lunch. I didn’t need to see the church ruins after seeing mont -Alban. That second archeological site could have been skipped and substituted with something a bit different.

Lovely family with open fire cooking. Cleanly and delicious and it was fun to stop in the market ahead of time to pick up a needed ingredient. We also got to see a more rural location outside of Oaxaca. Not sure I picked up Any Cooking tips or things I learned to make, bit it was fun and stimulating.

Great fun going to all the Markets. We had a huge variety and generous amount of foods to eat

We’ve done lots of kayaking and this was the best kayak we’ve ever done. This was an outstanding tour. The scenery was incredible, the dinner on the beach was excellent with whole fish freshly caught and the ride back by motorboat under the full moon was fantastic.

This was an amazing experience. The staff were helpful, charming, and trained for hospitality. You will have a great time if you love quietness and beautiful scenery, and the spa services are great, too. We would stay here again.

This was a challenging experience. The property was beautiful, but we had numerous problems with the hot water, air conditioning, and our room safe. We had to have a workman in every day to fiddle with the water and open our safe (when needed). Hot water would last maybe 2 minutes... We learned that several of the hotel's units had the same problem. The water heaters needed replacing. The workman even admitted this. In the first round of the trip, they moved us after 2 days. The new room had water problems as well, but the safe worked. It was better, but we learned we would be coming back to this other room for the last part of our vacation in Tulum. The hotel was booked up, and they had no options for us. They assured us they would fix the problems in the room, and they did not. We spent the last of our days in Mexico with this daily inconvience and they refused to help. We also noticed several units were empty around us. They wouldn't offer us any compensation and told our travel team at Kim Kim that they had when they hadn't. To lie like that is unsettling. Kim Kim Travel was nice enough to compensate us because they have character. The point of this review is to warn travellers about this place and its lack of empathy. There are so many great places in Tulum. Skip this one.

Great central location; amazingly clean; unique room; lovely central courtyard; delicious complementary breakfast. It was also very loud at this hotel, but no surprise given the central location. They did acknowledge the noise with the included ear plugs. :)

Convenient and lovely location in the historic Condesa neighborhood. The bathroom was a bit small, and the hotel was on a noisy street, but that seems to be an unavoidable part of Mexico City. We loved the Art Deco neighborhood and style of the hotel. It was very comfortable and we would stay there again!

Guide Ede was fantastic. Seeing the different locations on this day was a great way to end the trip.

Monte Alban was a complete surprise and lovely. Not a site we knew we would visit, but even more meaningful after seeing the other ruins and sites. Our driver was awesome, and our guide Ede was captivating and engaging.

Absolutely a highlight. The market was a unique experience that would have been very intimidating without a guide. We tried and made foods that were authentic and delicious. Chef Gerardo's house/kitchen was so inviting and lovely. We really enjoyed our day!

The tour guide gave us so much insight into the history of the area. He was energetic and a lot of fun. We liked learning about the ancient water systems, the cathedrals and history of the Catholic church in Mexico, and trying Oaxacan ice creams/ices.

Tried a variety of different tacos in places we would have never experienced.

Our guide Isabel was so knowledgeable and helpful and really brought the site to life. The pyramids and ruins were overwhelming, but we got a history that made it attainable. Definitely bring a hat! I forgot to do that and it was very bright.

Magical and such a unique experience. Yes, it was touristy, but I can see why. Our balloon pilot was so skilled and it felt like we were in great hands.

Super fun, great seats, and a really unique experience. I would have never picked this activity but am so glad we got to go! What a spectacle!

Our guide Raul was amazing! He was everybody's friend and knew the side streets, street vendors, and best places to try different food. We covered a ton of ground and got to see so much of the Condesa and Roma North neighborhoods. This day was definitely a highlight!

Magical experience. Our driver/kayak guide was fantastic and so energetic. We got to see things I would have never seen on this trip. What a surprising experience, delicious breakfast, and really interesting.

The driver and the guide were both fantastic! The driver knew Mexico City well and made it a real adventure getting around. Our guide had so much knowledge and information.

Our guide was amazing. He was so knowledgeable! My only complaint was that it just wasn't enough time to see the whole Museum. We need five days to really see everything, and so much would have been good to revisit after the trip.

I excellent location and hotel. The staff are very friendly and exceptional. I would suggest adding black tea to the breakfast menu.

This is what it says it is -- an airport hotel. It is comfortable, one can get a decent meal, and above all it is very conveniently located. There is a shuttle service, but if you are flying from Terminal One, all you have to do is walk across an enclosed bridge.

This hotel is housed in a beautifully restored and furnished 17th Century building. It oozes charm and character and provides easy access to the sites of the Old City. Just along the road you can find Numi, a restaurant where we had the finest modern-style Mexican meals of our holiday, along with some great Mexican wine.

Rather stylish, comfortable, very conveniently located, fabulous views from the rooftop restaurant. Great breakfasts.

A visit here is highly recommended. Cholula is an attractive living community and is very rich in history, both colonial and pre-Columbian.

An absolutely incredible experience. The sheer scale of the site is breathtaking.

This is an oasis of calm and style, with tree-lined streets, delightful old buildings, quality curio stores, and, during weekends, outdoor art shows and sales. It provides a lovely breather from the hustle and bustle of the downtown.

The UNAM library, designed and decorated by Juan O'Gorman, is a masterpiece that definitely warrants a visit.

This is a beautiful place, and unexpectedly moving.

Xochimilco is in large part a place of parties and soccer matches, but once you get deeper into the labyrinth a wholly different world is revealed. The organic chinampa we visited we visited was an oasis of peace and balance.

If you want to learn more about Mexican cuisine and to get a richer sense of how Mexicans go about their daily lives, this is an absolute must!

The collection here is very modern. If that is to your taste, you will love it.

This is a magnificent building and an unbelievable treasure trove.

An excellent complement to the Templo Mayor, offering another perspective on on Mexican history and culture.

Absolutely fascinating!

A great way to start your visit to this teeming, lively and fascinating city.

The river was beautiful and our guide was extremely knowledgeable.

Everything was amazing from time we stepped out of our ride. Will definitely be going back!

Great location, most staff very friendly and helpful, but we were placed on a noisy floor with the rooftop bar club music blaring very late and sometimes did not have hot water.

Beautiful, accessible, and amazing lunch here too!

Amazing tour and great to have a personal guide to help provide a lot more details!

Surprised me about how much I enjoyed it and learned.

Very beautiful inside and out but if you aren't a visual arts person, this may not be the best activity for you.

Daniela waa very friendly and knowledgeable. Got to see a lot of downtown at a manageable pace.

Convenient location in the historic center of Guadalajara. Beautifully decorated in Spanish Colonial style. The staff members were helpful and friendly, especially the breakfast servers - they all managed to smile while efficiently doing their work!

Casa Decu is a boutique hotel located in the lovely Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City. My room was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful. The continental breakfast was great. Cooked options were also available, but I didn’t order those. Coffee, tea and water are available 24/7.

This was a long day, but did not lack for interest, adventure and diverting activities. We started off at the Guachimontones archeological zone to view the “round pyramids” and the site as a whole. There is a new and excellent visitors’ center which prepares you for viewing the site itself, with murals, exhibits and a film (choice of language). We were fortunate to be there on a day in which there was a performance of pre-Hispanic dance and ritual. The site itself is easily accessible with a slight uphill walk, and the views are spectacular. I also learned about the importance of obsidian to early people, and saw examples of beautiful pieces made from this substance, along with artifacts discovered at the site. We tasted agua miel, and then drove on to a tequila distillery to learn about the making of this beverage, driving through extensive fields of blue agave. Of course tequila tasting was included. Last stop of the day was the town of Tequila itself where, not surprisingly, everyone seemed to be in a good mood!

Visiting Lake Chápala and these 2 communities on the shores of the lake made for an enjoyable and illuminating day. The 2 communities were different, with Ajijic demonstrating a more expat influence, and Lake Chápala showcasing its locality as a weekend/vacation retreat. The huge lake was lovely, and the morning climate was perfect. There was ample time to buy souvenirs and ice cream. We saw a performance of the voladores, and Daniel provided the background for this pre-Hispanic ritual.

A great day exploring this historic and charming area of the city! It was fun to stroll through the streets, stopping at art galleries and appreciating the Día de Los Muertos decorations. Also, we went to a store where they produce local candies, sweets and drinks; we learned about the process of making the treats, and were able to sample them all. Additionally, there was another included experience in which I was able to paint my own Día de Muertos skull.

This experience was not exactly as I imagined it, but was a lot of fun. Somehow I thought that I would be watching a charreria performance, but the visit was actually more interactive. I learned how to “rope” a calf (wooden), how to brush a horse, and I also learned a tremendous amount of background about the sport and those who perform it. There was also a tequila tasting, and a lovely serenade of Mexican music! Then at the end, there was actually a bonus performance of charrería. It was a truly unique and wonderful experience.

We visited the historic center of Guadalajara, including the Expiatorio, the Zócalo, and the Hospicio Cabañas. The tour included both walking and also driving through some neighborhoods which were outside of the central area. It was an excellent introduction to Guadalajara. At the end we visited a local market where they were selling items for Día de Los Muertos, including components for home altars and decorations. It was very interesting to see, and fascinating to see people getting ready for the celebrations.

Again, I was fortunate to have Pablo as my guide for this experience. He is highly knowledgeable, patient and kind, the perfect person to deal with the unbelievable Mexico City traffic! We first stopped in Cuernavaca for a visit to the cathedral, where the significance of the various components of the site was explained. Then on to Taxco. I was excited to visit that charming city, which I had heard about and had seen on travel videos. We visited the Zocalo, and strolled around the city. I fulfilled my goal of finding a gift in silver for my husband. Pablo was very patient with my shopping!

First of all, the transportation in the VW beetle was so much fun - I had not ridden in a convertible in many years! It was very special to have a tour of the lovely UNAM campus, given by a former student. Not only did she convey a lot of invaluable information about the various murals, but she was also able to talk about the campus life of UNAM students. In addition to the main campus, we also visited the sculpture garden, with an optional side trip to the nearby museum of contemporary art. All in all, an incredible day!

This was one of the activities I specifically requested, and I was enthralled to visit this iconic site.

The library is an architectural marvel, and a quiet haven within the bustling city.

We nearly moved from this hotel because of power problems . We are so glad we stayed and trusted they would have it fixed by the time they said it would be fixed. It occurred as they said but they still upgraded our room because of the potential problem. The location was excellent, the room was large and comfortable. A wonderful stay! The staff explained the problem well and solved the issue very professionally.

This hotel was very nice and quite close to centro Guanajuato. The room was a bit small but it had all the amenities we needed. I must mention however, that a nearby nightclub kept us awake until thankfully @ 2 am they stopped the music. Now, for those that love the nightlife, this hotel would be perfect!

Wonderful location and the staff were extremely helpful. The room was large, clean, and had all the amenities we needed. The hotel itself was mere steps away from the pedestrian only plaza at La Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel. There were 31 stair steps to our room but staff carried our luggage up and retrieved it when we checked out. Other trips up and down were good exercise! A very delightful stay/

This was a disappointing day. The culinary tour description in our itinerary sounded fantastic, but unfortunately the reality did not match the description. The first stop was to be an apiary where we will get a chance to taste different types of honey. It was last and we had to remind the guide it was included. It was less than impressive. There was one bee hive, and 5 little spoons with honey on them. The vineyard may have had a cellar 25 feet underground but we didn’t get to see it. We did get a wine tasting and good explanations about the wines. And we tasted 12 different cheeses with the wine tasting. We were supposed to go to a cheese cellar where we would learn about the cheeses, not just taste them at the wine tasting. We enjoyed the town of Bernal but our itinerary clearly indicated lunch was included. By mid afternoon, we were hungry and asked about lunch so our guide took us to a nice restaurant with a fabulous view of the Bernal monolith, but unfortunately, when it came time to settle the bill, we were told we had to pay. That lunch was not included in the tour. I suppose I should have complained more but we were quite a distance from Queretaro and frankly didn’t want to anger the guide too much. Along with paying for our own lunch, his was on the bill, too. I complained to our agent from Rutopia and we will be refunded the cost of the lunch, but it was disappointing. Oh, and there was no visit to a quartz museum as described in the itinerary. So unfortunately our last day marred an otherwise outstanding week in Mexico.

Susanna, our guide was so knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed every step of our tour and Susanna gave us great ideas for activities to do on our own.

Alfredo, our guide was outstanding. He spoke english quite well, had a very great depth of knowledge and made the tour a delight.

The staff were very helpful, and polite. The room was beautiful. Spacious, clean and comfortable. We would definitely book again.

Very interesting

Wonderful initiative by the community for the community!!

The guide Manuel has superb knowledge and answered all questions to link the site to current sociopolitical events

Manuel the guide gave us a very helpful history lesson about this site

Very basic.