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Alex Coronado

Having grown up and lived my entire life in a place as special as Antigua Guatemala, has allowed me to involve myself in the world of travel and tourist experiences. My family is from this area and I am passionate about the experiences and perspectives that come when you connect with people from different parts of the world.

My many years as an adventure leader and guide testify to how much I love being part of real and unforgettable experiences, specially creating a cultural bond between locals and travelers.

I feel lucky to be part of the Old Town Outfitters team as we have been the leaders in Guatemala adventure travel for over 25 years. Our philosophy is based around supporting the local economy via the employment of local guides, promoting responsible travel, and sponsoring meaningful local NGO's.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Belize Travel Agents, Guatemala Travel Agents, Guatemala Family Travel Agents"

How did you get involved in travel?

"My parents established a Spanish school long before I was born, focused on tourists from all over the world. Since I was a child, I have always been surrounded by different people and cultures. In my innocent childhood mentality, I was so engaged and curious to see happiness in the interaction and connections of many people who came through the school.

My professional focus has always been tied to customer service, but it was in 2017 when Old Town Outfitters, Matt, and Chris extended me an opportunity to guide outdoor activities such as kayaking, volcano trekking and mountain biking around my country, a job that I enjoyed deeply and that has informed my approach to life ever since."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Years ago, I traveled with my fiancée and my future in-laws to Saint Lucia. This was the first time I traveled internationally which made it incredibly special for me!

I was delighted with the culture of such a small island, the people were genuinely nice and helpful, but what made it so special was our guide who took us to a beautiful beach where we could snorkel and kayak through some of the mangroves. I understood firsthand how valuable the company of someone local can be to get to know the local culture and history much better. He introduced us to many people with whom we spent several days enjoying conversations and stories over beers and coconuts by the sea."

Alex is part of the following groups: Guatemala Travel Agents, Guatemala Luxury Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Alex

Amazing trip in Guatemala!!
Guatemala | Aug 10 - Aug 17, 2024

Julien
Julien C.
Oak Brook, IL | Reviewed on Aug 18, 2024

Amazing trip in Guatemala. Alex was excellent at organizing the trip and making sure we would feel safe and taken care of during the entire trip. Rudy was our local guide - very knowledgeable and helpful, always smiling and supportive. It was an outstanding trip in a beautiful country. Swimming in Lake Attitlan was one of the best and fulfilling experiences...

Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Aug 19, 2024

Thank you for your amazing words pictures and feedback, Thank you so much for giving me the chance to create your family visit to Guatemala, Rudy, Diana, and every member of the team are very thankful for your openness to our true colors, history, and culture.

I hope you share the good memories and the culture of Guatemala with your friends and family at home. Once again thank you for letting me be a part of your travel memories with your beautiful Family.

Best from the colonial city,
Alex

A Spectacular Guatemalan Family Adventure
Guatemala | Jul 25 - Aug 3, 2024

Shaylin
Shaylin C.
Brookfield, IL | Reviewed on Aug 04, 2024
Alex was absolutely wonderful from start to finish and our experience in Guatemala was amazing!! I would highly recommend having him and KimKim prepare your next trip! Originally, I was looking for help in planning a trip for my husband and myself. Not knowing too much about Guatamala, I wanted some local advice about what we should see, do, eat, and experience while staying safe. Quickly into the planning my mother-in-law wanted to join and soon after so did my sister-in-law, turning our... Read more

Alex was absolutely wonderful from start to finish and our experience in Guatemala was amazing!! I would highly recommend having him and KimKim prepare your next trip! Originally, I was looking for help in planning a trip for my husband and myself. Not knowing too much about Guatamala, I wanted some local advice about what we should see, do, eat, and experience while staying safe. Quickly into the planning my mother-in-law wanted to join and soon after so did my sister-in-law, turning our adventure into a family holiday haha Alex was incredibly patient and accommodating the entire time. He helped to adapt plans and ensure we all had lots of activities we could enjoy together. Also, when we brought up different ideas he helped to coordinate diverse activities that ended around the same time so everyone could experience what they wanted to see/do without feeling like we missed out on anything which was wonderful.

Joel, our day-to-day guide was also fantastic!! He helped us with translations, cultural nuances, and was an absolut blast to be around. We laughed constantly and his presence make everyone smile. While on our hikes he was knowledgeable and patient as well.

Overall our experience in Guatemala was even better than we expected! The people were so friendly, the food was fantastic, the culture is rich and unique, and thanks to Alex, Joel, and everyone that helped us along the way we had a super easy and safe time traveling around the country.

11/10 - We would all go back in a heartbeat!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Meson de Maria
Antigua Guatemala

Adorable boutique hotel with a good breakfast and lovely community spaces to relax together during the day. The location is perfect for easy access all around Antigua.

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Las Lagunas hotel
Flores

Our favorite hotel of the trip! This luxury space makes you feel like you're in a secret getaway. The staff was so kind and friendly, the rooms we huge with private hot tubs, and everywhere on property there were amazing views of the lake and jungle!! The bed was super comfortable as well and the shower was perfect after a day in the kayaks or out exploring Tikal. The food was all delicious as well (breakfast, lunch, & dinner!), if you like cinnamon rolls I would suggest their french toast for breakfast. Highly highly recommend!!

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Hotel Atitlán
Panajachel

A super beautiful hotel with a view that is jaw dropping. The infinity hot tub was a wonderful treat and the chapin breakfast was very good. There were a lot of families with young kids staying in the hotel while we were there so the pool and gardens were quite loud and full of children running around, which is something to note if you're a couple or just adults, but could be a positive if you have children yourself.

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Hotel Barcelo
Guatemala City

Easy hotel to access the airport. Comfortable beds, great restaurants, and lovely live music all made the hotel feel very comfortable! However, there was loud music playing until midnight when we were there which made it quite hard to sleep and with a really early flight that was a struggle. I would recommend asking for a quiet room away from the center of the hotel if you are looking for a bit more rest.

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Close to the airport
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Aug 06, 2024
Hola Shaylin, you guys are amazing. Thank you for taking the time to provide honest feedback. I'm so happy you all have fun and now have good memories to share with your friends and family at home. I will check on the hotel areas to ensure better rest for future travelers. I'm sorry you had to deal with that situation. Joel had a fantastic time and shared only good things about you. I'm very thankful for you giving me the chance to visit this lovely place I get to call home. You made my... Read more

Hola Shaylin, you guys are amazing. Thank you for taking the time to provide honest feedback. I'm so happy you all have fun and now have good memories to share with your friends and family at home.

I will check on the hotel areas to ensure better rest for future travelers. I'm sorry you had to deal with that situation.

Joel had a fantastic time and shared only good things about you. I'm very thankful for you giving me the chance to visit this lovely place I get to call home. You made my job easier by being sincere and direct with your preferences.

Once again thank you and I hope you guys had a nice return back home.

Best from lovely Antigua,
Alex

Like having family plan and guide your trip!
Guatemala | Jun 22 - Jun 26, 2024

Nicole
Nicole P.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2024
From the first interaction, the experience was outstanding. I entered the basic ideas around the type of trip, I wanted to plan for me and my nine year old son. Alex took those basic ideas and shaped an unforgettable trip filled with adventure. I didn’t want to stay in “budget” hotels but certainly didn’t have the need to be at glamorous hotels either. Alex found the perfect balance! The hotels were beautiful, amazing staff, great restaurants onsite and amenities. There were a couple of... Read more

From the first interaction, the experience was outstanding. I entered the basic ideas around the type of trip, I wanted to plan for me and my nine year old son. Alex took those basic ideas and shaped an unforgettable trip filled with adventure. I didn’t want to stay in “budget” hotels but certainly didn’t have the need to be at glamorous hotels either. Alex found the perfect balance! The hotels were beautiful, amazing staff, great restaurants onsite and amenities.

There were a couple of times that I even went back to Alex and mentioned some other ideas or tweaks we were interested in making to the itinerary. He helped us figure out those adaptations within budget. Alex was a fabulous partner at each stage before, during and after our trip.

Alex was unavailable to be our guide during the dates of our trip but he substituted his brother Viny, who was also fantastic. Although Alex was away from the office, he gave me a proactive heads up about Pacaya being unavailable. This was one of our primary goals for our trip so we were very concerned and were debating to postpone - just as we were getting ready to catch our flight out. Alex, his cousin and brother who all work for OTO, worked to get confirmation about whether we could go to Pacaya or not and how to make it happen safely. It gave us the confidence to continue with our trip and really appreciated their attention to it in short order.

Viny was such a friendly, warm and knowledgeable guide. Since this was supposed to be just a mom and son trip, my son was very concerned that a third person would be with us. The end of the trip my son said he missed a Viny and having a guide was a great idea! Viny made it very easy, taking charge to manage our timeline, transportation coordination with local guides, different sites and coordinating with hotel, concierge and restaurants. He really removed all of the administrative efforts for me so that I could focus on being with my son and enjoying our time together and experiencing Guatemala.

We went the zip lining, hiking Papaya and roasting marshmallows where Viny prepared a nice picnic, and kayaking at Atitlan, and went to Mayan Ruins. We were originally supposed to do more hiking, but my son was all hiked out, so Viny adapted our itinerary last minute so that we could go to textile and a cacao shop.

Then on our last night, Alex got a hold of me to alert me to a local event transpiring that roads were potentially going to be blockaded and we could get stuck potentially missing our flights the next day. I told Alex that I would prefer to leave Lake Atitlan that night and head to Guatemala City. He swiftly arranged transportation, and a safe and comfortable hotel stay in Guatemala City at no extra charge. We caught our flight the next day with no issues.

I’m so grateful for Alex’s attention to detail and genuine concern for us and our trip or we wouldn’t have known in real-time what was happening. I highly recommend Alex, Viny and OTO. This was my second time to Guatemala and we’re already planning the third trip. Definitely will be looking to use them again!

Hotel Reviews
Porta Hotel Antigua
Antigua Guatemala

Beautiful experience, great rooms, water filters amongst other amenities, staff offers high service level and the onsite restaurant is fantastic. I needed laundry done before leaving and the staff took it late in the day after the cut off and returned it to me that night. Highly recommended!

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Hotel Atitlán
Panajachel
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Activity Review
Zipline Adventure at Lake Atitlán
Zipline Adventure at Lake Atitlán
Guatemala
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Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jul 08, 2024

I don't know how to thank you enough Nicole, It was a real pleasure to work with you and create a memorable trip for you and Cian, I'm glad Vini was a good fit for you and Cian to enjoy the adventures, the culture, and the beauty of Guatemala. Despite the changes and the last-minute circumstances, you were very kind and understanding with everything.

I hope we get to see you and Cian again in the future. Once again thank you for taking a little part of Guatemala in your memory. Spread the word about Guatemala if you have a chance.

Best from lovely Antigua,
Alex

Our brief tour in Guatemala, arranged by Ale...
Guatemala | May 25 - May 29, 2024

Peggy
Peggy L.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
Our brief tour in Guatemala, arranged by Alex of Old Town Outfitters in conjunction with KimKim, was outstanding . In four days we visited Tikal and Lake Atitlán and surrounding Villages of San Jose and Santiago. We learned about the history of the areas and people who lived or live there as well as the flora and fauna. At Tikal, we saw ancient Mayan Temples and dwellings.and our guide shared history. We saw several spider monkeys and birds. Our guide was knowledgeable about plants... Read more

Our brief tour in Guatemala, arranged by Alex of Old Town Outfitters in conjunction with KimKim, was outstanding . In four days we visited Tikal and Lake Atitlán and surrounding Villages of San Jose and Santiago. We learned about the history of the areas and people who lived or live there as well as the flora and fauna.

At Tikal, we saw ancient Mayan Temples and dwellings.and our guide shared history. We saw several spider monkeys and birds. Our guide was knowledgeable about plants and how Mayans used them. He named birds for us.

At Lake Atitlán. we had a wonderful guide and helper for our two-day stay. Vinicio. our guide. was totally bilingual in spanish and english so everything at restaurants and accommodations were seamless.
My husband and I are birders; so we had a birding tour with Pablo Chumil, a premier birder in Guatemala. We were delighted to learn new birds .
In the village of San Jose, we we had educational demonstrations on bee-keeping and honey production, weaving and natural dye-making, and chocolate-making. In Santiago, Pablo Chumil, who is Mayan, told us about the blending of the Mayan and Christan religions and took us to a shrine that honors both.

We had excellent drivers who were always on time and made safe transfers.

Our accommodations and meals were good. The Casa del Mundo, perched in a cilff above Lake Atitlán was lovely . Unbeatable view of the lake and three volcanoes !

All in all, a great trip.

Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jun 27, 2024

Thank you tons, Peggy! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with Vini, Pablo, and the rest of the team. It was super nice to meet you and help you create a lovely visit to Guatemala.

I hope you and Michael are doing great, let me know if you visit Antigua with Monica shortly. Hopefully, I will have more time for a coffee or a meal. Thank you so much for allowing me to participate in your adventure.

Best from the lovely colonial city of Antigua.

Mother/daughter trip to Belize
Belize | Jun 11 - Jun 19, 2024

Amy
Amy B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 25, 2024
Just returned from an exciting 9 day mother/daughter trip to Belize! This is the second tour that I've booked through kimkim in the past two years, and again, it proved to be a wise choice and an east platform to use. Our local expert, Alex Coronado, with Old Town Outfitters based in Guatemala, was very personable and fun to work with. He listened to my suggestions and concerns, and made appropriate changes to the itinerary as needed. He was then very approachable and helpful while we... Read more

Just returned from an exciting 9 day mother/daughter trip to Belize! This is the second tour that I've booked through kimkim in the past two years, and again, it proved to be a wise choice and an east platform to use. Our local expert, Alex Coronado, with Old Town Outfitters based in Guatemala, was very personable and fun to work with. He listened to my suggestions and concerns, and made appropriate changes to the itinerary as needed. He was then very approachable and helpful while we were en route, making restaurant suggestions along the way.

One of my biggest concerns in advance with this trip was that the ground transportation go smoothly. Alex booked our transfers through the Belize Airport Shuttle Service (BASS), which proved to be wonderful! Lilia, a local BASS representative, met us at the airport upon arrival with a friendly, reassuring face and a big hug. She introduced us to our first driver and went over the itinerary. She then kept in touch with me through Whatsapp to make sure all the pick-up times went smoothly. We loved all of our drivers!

Most of our tours while inland at San Ignacio were booked through MayaWalk tours. They were wonderful to work with, and we thoroughly enjoyed all of our drivers and guides. Our first guide, Richard, to Mountain Pine Ridge was particularly knowledgeable about local flora and animals. Our second tour was a day-trip to the Tikal ruins in Guatemala, which I highly recommend to anyone considering a Belize trip. It's an enticing glimpse into the beauty of Guatemala. On the second part of our trip, out on the island of Caye Caulker, we used Black Hawk Tours for a full-day snorkeling excursion. Those guys were an absolute blast, and managed to find not one, but an entire group of 4 manatees for us!

Finally, the hotels were lovely and exactly matched to our preferences. The Falling Leaves Lodge, our favorite, in San Ignacio, had lovely jungle grounds, and a very warm, welcoming staff. We ate most of our meals at their restaurant, the Obsidian, and enjoyed happy hour cocktails each day from their bar. They have a brand new, absolutely lovely, pool, which we had all to ourselves most evenings.

I will continue to recommend friends and family to the kimkim model, and will also consider another trip to Guatemala through Old Town Outfitters!

Hotel Reviews
Villa Boscardi Belize City
belice

Nice B&B for the final night in the country. Lovely, clean room, and a wonderful breakfast the following morning.

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Location
Short drive from the water taxi and the airport. Also within walking distance of a great little restaurant called Smokeez, which one of our BASS drivers recommended.
Staff
Very friendly host for breakfast.
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Falling Leaves Lodge
San Ignacio

Loved the small hotel charm, and cute cabanas. Very warm and welcoming staff, particularly the guys running the bar. We loved the food at their restaurant, the Obsidian, and ate most of our meals there. The grounds were lovely and peaceful, especially early in the morning when the birds were waking up. The brand new pool was a delight, and we got to enjoy it by ourselves most evenings.

Authenticity & Character
Very charming. Loved the small size. Staff were very friendly.
Location
Good views, and nice proximity to the Cahal Pech ruins.
Staff
Because of their small size, it was easy for them to get to know people. One of the groundkeepers noticed me bird-watching, for example, and gave me a local map of excellent bird watching sites.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very nice, clean, and comfortably cool room. Loved the large stone shower.
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Mountain Pine Ridge - full day
Guided Tour of Mountain Pine Ridge - full day
Belize

Loved our guide, Richard. He stopped at a small road-side bakery on the way and we got freshly made plantain chips. He then told us stories about the Mayan gods en route, and provided excellent tidbits about local flora and animals all day. Lunch that day was one of our favorite meals.

Quality of Experience
Food
We had beans/rice with jerk chicken. The chicken was some of the best we had the whole trip.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Loved Richard. Very knowledgeable guide, and fun to spend the day with.
Transport
Explore Tikal National Park
Explore Tikal National Park
San Ignacio

Wonderful glimpse into Guatemala. The border crossing was easy and fun. The ruins are spectacular. We saw lots of wildlife and beautiful trees as a bonus. Lunch en route was very good.

Quality of Experience
Very knowledgeable guide. There was another family with us on this tour, so it was fun to be part of a group.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Long drive, but a very comfortable and cool van.
Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Cave Tubing Tour en Route
Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Cave Tubing Tour en Route
Belize

Very nice way to break up the drive back to the coast from inland. The cave and the river that ran through it were a wonderful relief from the heat. The water was crystal clear and very inviting to swim in.

Quality of Experience
Easily manageable as an addition to the drive back to the coast.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Juan was fabulous. We had him all to ourselves, so really got the VIP treatment.
Transport
Good timing. He managed to get us to the water taxi with plenty of time to catch an earlier boat.
Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef
Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef
Caye Caulker

The guys at Black Hawk were very fun and very skilled at finding wildlife in the ocean for us to see. We were very fortunate to get to see a group of 4 manatees.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
All of the Black Hawk guys were very funny and personable. Our boat driver, John, was very good at finding wildlife.
Transport
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jun 25, 2024

Oh my god, Amy, Thank you so much for your awesome feedback and pictures. I'm so happy you and Luna got to visit Belize and enjoy the wildlife. I spoke with our partners in Belize and they shared only good positive things about you and Luna. Thank you for making our job easier with your amazing energy, honest feedback, and clarity on what you were looking for.

I hope I get to meet you one day. (maybe in Guatemala) :) Once again thank you for your visit to Belize.

Big hug from Antigua.
Alex

This was such a memorable trip!
Guatemala | May 6 - May 10, 2024

Tiana
Tiana H.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on May 19, 2024
This was such a memorable trip! Kim Kim was a great interface through which to connect with Alex at Old Town Outfitters, who crafted an incredible itinerary according to the activities and learning that I was hoping for in visiting Guatemala. My guide for the historical tour (Dary) was so knowledgeable and friendly, and my guide for touring Lake Atitlan and Pacaya Volcano (Christa) was personable, attentive, professional, but also just so gracious and fun to hang out with! The drivers, too,... Read more

This was such a memorable trip! Kim Kim was a great interface through which to connect with Alex at Old Town Outfitters, who crafted an incredible itinerary according to the activities and learning that I was hoping for in visiting Guatemala. My guide for the historical tour (Dary) was so knowledgeable and friendly, and my guide for touring Lake Atitlan and Pacaya Volcano (Christa) was personable, attentive, professional, but also just so gracious and fun to hang out with! The drivers, too, were exceptional, and the accommodations were overall really tasteful. I can’t thank the team at Old Town enough for all their work and expertise, and for the kindness and genuineness they treated me with.

Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on May 20, 2024

Thank you very much, Tiana, it was incredible to meet you and know that you took a little piece of what we truly are in Guatemala. Christa, Dary, and the rest of the team enjoyed your kind company and your lovely charisma. I hope you are doing great on your new adventure and such, please share the experience with the ones at home. A big hug from the colonial city.

Great time in Guatemala!Matt was our specia...
Guatemala | Apr 2 - Apr 23, 2024

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Merrilee E.
Canada | Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
Great time in Guatemala! Matt was our specialist at the beginning of the process, but Alex Coronado took over our planning process when Matt had to do some guiding. Alex was terrific! Very responsive, friendly, and he provided excellent advice. He touched base with us frequently throughout the three weeks we were in Guatemala to ensure that we were enjoying the trip. We had to make some last minutes changes which he accommodated quickly and efficiently. Alex went over and above making sure... Read more

Great time in Guatemala!

Matt was our specialist at the beginning of the process, but Alex Coronado took over our planning process when Matt had to do some guiding. Alex was terrific! Very responsive, friendly, and he provided excellent advice. He touched base with us frequently throughout the three weeks we were in Guatemala to ensure that we were enjoying the trip. We had to make some last minutes changes which he accommodated quickly and efficiently. Alex went over and above making sure we were well taken care of.

All of the guides were professional and knowledgeable about the areas we were visiting. The drivers were prompt and the cars were in good shape. There was one situation where a car broke down (could happen to anyone) and Alex and our guide arranged for another car very quickly.

All of the accommodation was very good and the food was excellent. As was the Guatemalan coffee.

Thanks to Alex and the KimKim team for making our visit to Guatemala very special!

Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Apr 26, 2024

Thank you very much for your comments, it was extraordinary, special, and efficient working with you both. I can affirm that you are sincere and respectful people with whom it was a real pleasure to talk and get to know.

I am glad that our effort as a team was reflected during your visit to Guatemala, I hope I get to see you soon, and why not, maybe in Toronto with Eleanor and Isabella.

A big hug for you both from the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala!

Awesome team to work with
Guatemala | Mar 27 - Apr 3, 2024

Lydia
Lydia M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2024
Honestly dealing with Alex (the travel agent) is what made us decide to go to Guatemala. He made us feel safe and worked very well with us. We even got to meet him and his beautiful family while we were there. What I also really appreciated is him always being available on WhatsApp for questions and addressed any concerns that I had. He had us working with our favorite tour guide Christa who me and my wife got close to and learned to love Guatemala and the people of Guatemala because of her.... Read more

Honestly dealing with Alex (the travel agent) is what made us decide to go to Guatemala. He made us feel safe and worked very well with us. We even got to meet him and his beautiful family while we were there. What I also really appreciated is him always being available on WhatsApp for questions and addressed any concerns that I had. He had us working with our favorite tour guide Christa who me and my wife got close to and learned to love Guatemala and the people of Guatemala because of her.

Seriously the whole team that we had was amazing from our agent Alex, our guide Christa, and our driver David.

Activity Reviews
Antigua Walking Tour
Antigua Walking Tour
Guatemala

It was good but we would’ve liked to do it with our guide who was also with us on it.

Day Hike to Pacaya Volcano
Day Hike to Pacaya Volcano
Guatemala
Kayaking & Hiking Lake Atitlán
Kayaking & Hiking Lake Atitlán
Guatemala

Our favorite place!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Christa was awesome
Transport
Explore Tikal National Park
Explore Tikal National Park
Guatemala
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Apr 16, 2024

Thank you both for taking the time to leave us your review. I'm glad you were able to get to know a bit of the real Guatemala with our local team. Christa and the rest of the crew had a great time with you and appreciated your positive attitude and beautiful energy! Please spread the word to your friends and family, the more people know about Guatemala the better. Thank you again for your lovely visit!

5-star fun and adventures in Belize and Guatemala.
Guatemala | Feb 17 - Feb 24, 2024

Robin
Robin R.
Hayward, CA | Reviewed on Mar 04, 2024
Alex did an exceptional job creating our Guatemala and Belize itinerary. He was very responsive, had great suggestions, was patient and polite throughout the process. Our trip started with pick up from the airport. The driver patiently waited a couple of hours for two different flights to arrive so our whole party could depart together. We spent the first 3 nights in San Ignacio. It was a great introduction to Belize and Guatemala - with a clean, safe hotel, amazing food, and really fun (and... Read more

Alex did an exceptional job creating our Guatemala and Belize itinerary. He was very responsive, had great suggestions, was patient and polite throughout the process. Our trip started with pick up from the airport. The driver patiently waited a couple of hours for two different flights to arrive so our whole party could depart together. We spent the first 3 nights in San Ignacio. It was a great introduction to Belize and Guatemala - with a clean, safe hotel, amazing food, and really fun (and informative) trips to two different Mayan ruins.

I really enjoyed the water tubing excursion we took while transitioning from interior Belize to the coast in the middle of our trip. We had the same drive as before - and he was friendly, punctual, and ensured a safe delivery.

On the coast, we stayed in San Pedro. The scenery is like a postcard. Alex selected an ideal snorkeling excursion that totally made our trip.

Overall, I cannot wait to return to Belize and Guatemala and will definitely enlist Alex's help to plan our next adventure.

Activity Reviews
Explore Tikal National Park
Explore Tikal National Park
San Ignacio

William (I think), the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He paced the tour so a range of fitness levels could learn, explore, and adventure. I really enjoyed walking to each structure, checking out nature, and glimpsing a few fun animals. It was an active but not exhausting day - the perfect amount of time. Also, the restaurant we went to for lunch at the end was fantastic!!!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
On time, safe, polite.
Horse Riding Tour of the Xunantunich Maya Ruins
Horse Riding Tour of the Xunantunich Maya Ruins
San Ignacio

I really appreciated the knowledge of the tour operators at St. Leonards tours. And, the gentleman who rode horses with us was outstanding - he stopped to check in on everyone, kept conversation going, and ensured a safe ride.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Cave Tubing Tour en Route
Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Cave Tubing Tour en Route
Belize

Derrick, our driver, was so nice and helpful. He waited with our belongings the whole time we were tubing. Tubing was wonderful - perfect temperature (air and water), right amount of time, our guide was great and I especially liked just floating outside of the tube to look at the trees, etc. The lunch, on premise, was delicious!

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Half day Snorkeling at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley from Caribe Resort
Half day Snorkeling at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley from Caribe Resort
Belize

This was a perfect adventure. The boat transport was fun, our captain/dive leader was funny, the water was ideal. We say plenty of fish and sea life.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Mar 05, 2024

It was our pleasure Rovin and thank you again for your patience and positive energy while creating your personalize trip to Belize and Guatemala! Our team and partners had a great time with you and we hope to see you again in the future maybe to explore more in Guatemala, especially my hometown Antigua Guatemala.

If you have a chance to spread the word about Belize and Guatemala with your friends and family, the more people know the better!

Thank you!

All of our tours and guides were amazing!!
Guatemala | Feb 17 - Feb 24, 2024

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Robin A.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Feb 25, 2024
All of our tours and guides were amazing!! Read more

All of our tours and guides were amazing!!

Activity Reviews
Half day Snorkeling at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley from Caribe Resort
Half day Snorkeling at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley from Caribe Resort
Guatemala
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Transport
Explore Tikal National Park
Explore Tikal National Park
San Ignacio
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Cave Tubing Tour en Route
Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Cave Tubing Tour en Route
Guatemala
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Horse Riding Tour of the Xunantunich Maya Ruins
Horse Riding Tour of the Xunantunich Maya Ruins
San Ignacio
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Feb 28, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review, Rovin. I'm glad you and Rovin were able to get to know a bit of the real Belize and Tikal, the crew had a great time with you both and appreciated your positive attitude and energy! Be sure to spread the word to your friends and family, the more people know about Belize and Guatemala the better. Thank you again for your travels!