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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."

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Recent trip reviews for Alex

Amazing Trip Planned for Us in Belize
Belize | Dec 31 - Jan 7, 2026

Jenilee
Jenilee E.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
This was an amazing trip and we didn't have to worry about anything. Everything was set up for us to have a fun but relaxing vacation. Alex listened to what I wanted to do in Belize and came up with the best itinerary and made sure everything I wanted to do was part of it. He is very easy to get in touch with as well. 100% highly recommend KimKim and Alex! Read more

This was an amazing trip and we didn't have to worry about anything. Everything was set up for us to have a fun but relaxing vacation. Alex listened to what I wanted to do in Belize and came up with the best itinerary and made sure everything I wanted to do was part of it. He is very easy to get in touch with as well. 100% highly recommend KimKim and Alex!

Hotel Reviews
Falling Leaves Lodge
San Ignacio

We had a Cabana room and it was wonderful. It was our own little house and surrounded by jungle/forest, but just a few steps from the pool. There is a restaurant right on site and the food is very good. You can text with the owner and have your breakfast ready for you at specific times in the morning so you can eat before your excursions.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The view and proximity to the town
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and will do service every day or when you request
Ramon's Village Resort
San Pedro

What a beautiful resort right on the ocean. We had a jungle bungalow on the 2nd floor and it was a great view. There are all sorts of different rooms to choose from. The pool area is beautiful and there is a restaurant and a Coffee/Drink bar too. They do not serve liquor, however, the coffee, wine and beer was enough for us. The only thing I did not like was no TV in any guest rooms. The only way to watch TV was in the public area by the pool and bar.

Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Belize
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) caves day tour
Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) caves day tour
Belize
Quality of Experience
Food
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
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley - from Victoria House Resort
Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley - from Victoria House Resort
Belize
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jan 18, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review, Jenilee. It truly means a lot to hear that you had an amazing trip and were able to relax and enjoy Belize without any worries. I’m really glad the itinerary reflected what you were hoping to experience and that everything came together smoothly with the help of Lilia and the rest of the team. It was a pleasure planning this trip for you and Mike. I appreciate your trust throughout the process; your communication was... Read more

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review, Jenilee. It truly means a lot to hear that you had an amazing trip and were able to relax and enjoy Belize without any worries.

I’m really glad the itinerary reflected what you were hoping to experience and that everything came together smoothly with the help of Lilia and the rest of the team. It was a pleasure planning this trip for you and Mike. I appreciate your trust throughout the process; your communication was very clear, and that made it easier for me.

Thank you again for the kind recommendation; it genuinely means a great deal to me, the team, and our partners. I hope Belize leaves you with unforgettable memories, and I’d be more than happy to help anytime you’re planning your next adventure, maybe to Guatemala?

Warm regards from the lovely city of Antigua,
Alex

Vinicio was exceptional.
Guatemala | Jan 12 - Jan 17, 2026

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Pendleton W.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Vinicio was exceptional. Read more

Vinicio was exceptional.

Hotel Review
Porta Hotel Antigua
Antigua Guatemala

Excellent accomodations and good food. Grumpy front desk staff was the only negative.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Be friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
4x4 Acatenango Volcano Camping Tour - Day 1
4x4 Acatenango Volcano Camping Tour - Day 1
Guatemala

Once in a lifetime experience

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Boat Tour of Lake Atitlán Villages
Boat Tour of Lake Atitlán Villages
Guatemala

Beautiful. The cooperatives felt like a shakedown, though, with disinterested presenters explaining the work and then hovering until a purchase wasade.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pacaya Sunset hike
Pacaya Sunset hike
Antigua

Incredible views. Great experience overall.

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jan 22, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. I truly appreciate your comments, Pen. I’m very sorry to hear that your experience at the hotel wasn’t the best. I’ll be passing this information along to the hotel manager and reservations team, as it’s definitely an area where improvements can be made. I completely agree with you, a place as beautiful as that deserves a level of service that truly matches the overall experience. Thank you again for being so open and honest.... Read more

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. I truly appreciate your comments, Pen.

I’m very sorry to hear that your experience at the hotel wasn’t the best. I’ll be passing this information along to the hotel manager and reservations team, as it’s definitely an area where improvements can be made. I completely agree with you, a place as beautiful as that deserves a level of service that truly matches the overall experience.

Thank you again for being so open and honest. I’ll also be sure to pass along your message to Vinicio; he was genuinely excited to meet you and had nothing but great things to say about you.

Hopefully, our paths cross again. If you ever plan another trip to Belize, I’d be more than happy to help. :)

Wishing you and Valerie a wonderful day.

Best regards from Antigua,
Alex

Amazing Trip!
Guatemala | Jan 12 - Jan 17, 2026

Valerie
Valerie R.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Our trip was amazing! Our primary guide, Vinicio, was the best guide ever. He was knowledgeable, very friendly, well spoken and made sure we were happy at all times. The entire trip was extremely well planned and organized. Our transportation was always on time and our drivers were professional and courteous. The entire team worked seamlessly together and we're very attuned to the details. I would highly recommend Alex and his group to anyone traveling in the area. Read more

Our trip was amazing! Our primary guide, Vinicio, was the best guide ever. He was knowledgeable, very friendly, well spoken and made sure we were happy at all times. The entire trip was extremely well planned and organized. Our transportation was always on time and our drivers were professional and courteous. The entire team worked seamlessly together and we're very attuned to the details. I would highly recommend Alex and his group to anyone traveling in the area.

Hotel Review
Porta Hotel Antigua
Antigua Guatemala

Beautiful property, wonderful food, clean and comfortable room, great amenities and helpful staff. The front desk personnel were less friendly and professional unfortunately.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jan 18, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and generous message, Valerie. It truly means a lot to the team. I’m beyond happy to hear that you had such an amazing trip and that Vinicio made such a positive experience for your visit. He is very passionate about what he does, and your words perfectly reflect the dedication, knowledge, and care he brings to every experience. I will make sure to share your feedback with him and the entire team. We put a lot of hard work... Read more

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and generous message, Valerie. It truly means a lot to the team.

I’m beyond happy to hear that you had such an amazing trip and that Vinicio made such a positive experience for your visit. He is very passionate about what he does, and your words perfectly reflect the dedication, knowledge, and care he brings to every experience. I will make sure to share your feedback with him and the entire team.

We put a lot of hard work into planning each detail, from logistics to guides and transportation, so knowing that everything felt seamless and well-organized is extremely rewarding, and your appreciation truly motivates us to keep raising the bar.

Thank you again for trusting me with your journey and for recommending our team. It was a real pleasure working with you and Pen, and you will always be welcome back in Guatemala.

Until the next adventure, maybe Belize next?

Warm regards from lovely Antigua,
Alex

Belize Epic Adventure
Belize | Dec 28 - Jan 5, 2026

Allyson
Allyson J.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2026
From start to finish, this was the easiest process of planning an international trip for my family. Alex provided great options and help with deciding the final itinerary based off of our interests and top priorities for what we wanted to see and do. It made our 9 days in Belize absolutely AMAZING!! We were picked up by Cameron at the airport for our almost 2 hour drive to our lodge in San Igancio. He was so nice and informative and made the drive a lot of fun. Alex recommended we stay at... Read more

From start to finish, this was the easiest process of planning an international trip for my family. Alex provided great options and help with deciding the final itinerary based off of our interests and top priorities for what we wanted to see and do. It made our 9 days in Belize absolutely AMAZING!! We were picked up by Cameron at the airport for our almost 2 hour drive to our lodge in San Igancio. He was so nice and informative and made the drive a lot of fun. Alex recommended we stay at Falling Leaves Lodge and I am so glad we did. Paula and Kevin were wonderful and the entire restaurant staff treated us like family. While in San Ignacio , our guide to the Xunantunich ruins could not have been better. Onil made the entire day! He was so full of knowledge and fun facts and made us laugh the entire day. When rain and high water levels in the caves canceled our booked plans, Lilia with BASS tours made it so easy to pivot and find other fun options for our day. She stayed in contact with us during our stay to make sure our tours and excursions were going well. Really can't say enough about how well we were taken care of during our trip. After 9 days, Cameron picked us up at the ferry port in Belize City for the drive back to the airport. It was like greating an old friend and catching up on our trip and how we rang in the New Year. I will definitely use the KimKim team to plan another epic adventure with my family!

Hotel Review
Falling Leaves Lodge
San Ignacio

I am already missing the views of San Ignacio and the staff at Falling Leaves Lodge. From the time we checked in to the time we checked out, it was exceptional service. We felt like family to Paula and Kevin and would love to go back one day.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Close enough to walk into town and a great workout coming back up the hill!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Zipline and Cave Tubing Tour en Route
Transfer from San Ignacio to Belize City with Zipline and Cave Tubing Tour en Route
Belize

We didn't get to do the cave tubing part of this tour because of high waters from all the rain but we opted to still do the ziplining. We are so glad we did! It was so much fun and absolutely beautiful. Give the guides your phone for the best pictures and videos of your family.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Belize

You can't go to San Ignacio and not visit the Xunantunich ruins. It was breathtaking and our guide was very knowledgeable with a lot of fun facts.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jan 07, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review, Allyson. Reading this truly made my day. It means a lot to know that the planning process felt easy and that the itinerary reflected your family’s interests and priorities. I’m thrilled that Belize delivered such an amazing experience for you. I’m also very glad Lilia and the team were able to pivot smoothly when the weather changed, such a bad thing. Flexibility and care in moments like that are so... Read more

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review, Allyson. Reading this truly made my day.

It means a lot to know that the planning process felt easy and that the itinerary reflected your family’s interests and priorities. I’m thrilled that Belize delivered such an amazing experience for you.

I’m also very glad Lilia and the team were able to pivot smoothly when the weather changed, such a bad thing. Flexibility and care in moments like that are so important, and I’m happy you felt well supported throughout the trip. And Cameron and all the team will be delighted to hear your kind words.

Thank you again for trusting the KimKim team and me with your family adventure. It was truly a pleasure working with you, and I’d be honored to help plan your next epic trip whenever you’re ready, Guatemala perhaps. :)

Warm regards from Antigua,
Alex

A perfectly balanced and well-organized journey through Guatemala
Guatemala | Dec 20 - Jan 4, 2026

Alexandre
Alexandre M.
Canada | Reviewed on Jan 05, 2026
Our trip to Guatemala was exceptionally well planned and thoughtfully executed. The itinerary struck a perfect balance between culture, nature, and pace, allowing us to experience the country deeply without feeling rushed. Highlights included Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and the incredible historical sites, all supported by knowledgeable local guides and smooth logistics throughout the journey. A special thank you to our local specialist, Alex, who was attentive, responsive, and flexible from... Read more

Our trip to Guatemala was exceptionally well planned and thoughtfully executed. The itinerary struck a perfect balance between culture, nature, and pace, allowing us to experience the country deeply without feeling rushed.

Highlights included Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and the incredible historical sites, all supported by knowledgeable local guides and smooth logistics throughout the journey.

A special thank you to our local specialist, Alex, who was attentive, responsive, and flexible from the planning stage through the trip itself. Even when small adjustments were needed, everything was handled quickly and professionally, which made the experience stress-free.

Overall, this was a memorable and very well-organized trip, and we would happily use Kimkim again for future travel.

Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Jan 12, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback, Alexandre.- It truly means a lot to know that you enjoyed Guatemala and Belize, and felt the trip was well-balanced and stress-free. I’m very glad Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and the historical sites left a lasting impression, and that our local guides and logistics helped make the experience smooth. It was a pleasure working with you and Julia from start to finish, and I really appreciate your trust and flexibility along the way. Feedback... Read more

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback, Alexandre.-

It truly means a lot to know that you enjoyed Guatemala and Belize, and felt the trip was well-balanced and stress-free. I’m very glad Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and the historical sites left a lasting impression, and that our local guides and logistics helped make the experience smooth.

It was a pleasure working with you and Julia from start to finish, and I really appreciate your trust and flexibility along the way. Feedback like this is incredibly rewarding.

Wishing Julia a good recovery, many more wonderful adventures ahead on your travels, and I hope our paths cross again in the future.

Warm regards from lovely Antigua,
Alex

I had an absolutely wonderful trip to Belize,...
Belize | Nov 22 - Dec 3, 2025

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Laraine W.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Dec 08, 2025
I had an absolutely wonderful trip to Belize, and I can’t say enough about how seamless and enjoyable it was! Traveling with my teen son can sometimes be stressful, but this trip was completely worry-free thanks to our amazing local specialist, Alex. From start to finish, he thought of every detail and made sure everything ran smoothly. The hotels he selected were perfect. Each one had its own charm and made our stay incredibly relaxing. The activities Alex recommended were engaging, fun,... Read more

I had an absolutely wonderful trip to Belize, and I can’t say enough about how seamless and enjoyable it was! Traveling with my teen son can sometimes be stressful, but this trip was completely worry-free thanks to our amazing local specialist, Alex. From start to finish, he thought of every detail and made sure everything ran smoothly.

The hotels he selected were perfect. Each one had its own charm and made our stay incredibly relaxing. The activities Alex recommended were engaging, fun, and perfectly suited for both of us. It was such a gift to be able to enjoy every moment with my son, knowing that everything was taken care of.

This trip exceeded my expectations, and I can’t imagine a better way to experience Belize. I would wholeheartedly recommend Alex’s planning expertise to anyone looking for a stress-free, memorable vacation in a beautiful country!

Hotel Reviews
Falling Leaves Lodge
San Ignacio

Adorable.

The Lodge at Jaguar Reef
Hopkins
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Jungle ATV Adventure & Refreshing Waterfall Swim
Jungle ATV Adventure & Refreshing Waterfall Swim
Belize
Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley -from Ramons
Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley -from Ramons
Belize
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Dec 08, 2025
Hola Laraine, Thank you so much for your beautiful and honest message. Your kind words truly mean a lot to me. I also want to thank you for the open and honest communication during the entire process. It really helped me create a trip that was perfectly tailored for you and your son. I’m so happy to hear that you loved the trip plan and that everything exceeded your expectations. I put a lot of my own personal experience and heart into designing your itinerary, so it makes me especially... Read more

Hola Laraine,

Thank you so much for your beautiful and honest message. Your kind words truly mean a lot to me. I also want to thank you for the open and honest communication during the entire process. It really helped me create a trip that was perfectly tailored for you and your son.

I’m so happy to hear that you loved the trip plan and that everything exceeded your expectations. I put a lot of my own personal experience and heart into designing your itinerary, so it makes me especially glad to know it made such a positive impact on your journey with Noah.

It was truly a pleasure helping you create these special memories in Belize, and I’m grateful you trusted me with something as important as creating a beautiful memory with your son.

Wishing you and your family many more beautiful adventures ahead. Maybe Guatemala in the future.

Warmest regards from the city of the eternal spring,
Alex

Great trip to Belize
Belize | Nov 8 - Nov 15, 2025

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Nicole L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Alex provided an amazing trip to Belize! He was very responsive questions and helped us understand the entire trip planning process as well as checked in along the way to make sure things were going smoothly. Everything was so well coordinated that we could just relax and enjoy the experience and our trip. When we ran into weather issues during one day, he quickly provided and coordinated alternate activities for the day that we really enjoyed. I would highly recommend Alex and kimkim for... Read more

Alex provided an amazing trip to Belize! He was very responsive questions and helped us understand the entire trip planning process as well as checked in along the way to make sure things were going smoothly. Everything was so well coordinated that we could just relax and enjoy the experience and our trip. When we ran into weather issues during one day, he quickly provided and coordinated alternate activities for the day that we really enjoyed. I would highly recommend Alex and kimkim for future travel!

Hotel Reviews
Falling Leaves Lodge
San Ignacio

Excellent place to stay in San Ignacio. Rooms are clean, quiet and spacious. The pool is lovely and the whole place feels like you're in the jungle! The restaurant was excellent and the staff was very helpful to help coordinate excursions. Easy walk into the main part of town as well.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ramon's Village Resort
San Pedro

Loved our stay at Ramon's! The rooms are fabulous and it was so relaxing to sit on the balcony, at the pool or by the beach. The restaurant and smoothie bar were both excellent and food and staff were incredible. We also really enjoyed the snorkeling excursions from the dive shop, the guides were amazing! Easy walk into the rest of town as well. Highly recommend for a stay in San Pedro.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Belize

Great tour, guide was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Mountain Pine Ridge - full day
Guided Tour of Mountain Pine Ridge - full day
Belize

Really enjoyed this excursion! Swimming in the rio on pools was so much fun and the caves were a great little hike. Guide was very knowledgeable.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit the Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm
Visit the Blue Morpho Butterfly Farm
Belize

Neat to see the butterflies close up!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley -from Ramons
Hol Chan/Shark Ray Alley -from Ramons
Belize

Incredible activity! Great knowledgeable guides! Highly recommend! We saw so many neat sea animals!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Nov 18, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Ryan and Nicole! It was a true pleasure working with you and planning your trip to Belize. I’m really glad to hear that everything went smoothly and that you were able to simply relax and enjoy the experience; that’s always my goal. I also appreciate your collaborative approach throughout the entire process. Your clear communication and openness made it easy to tailor the itinerary to your preferences, even when we had to adjust plans due to the... Read more

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Ryan and Nicole! It was a true pleasure working with you and planning your trip to Belize. I’m really glad to hear that everything went smoothly and that you were able to simply relax and enjoy the experience; that’s always my goal.

I also appreciate your collaborative approach throughout the entire process. Your clear communication and openness made it easy to tailor the itinerary to your preferences, even when we had to adjust plans due to the weather. I’m very happy the alternative activities worked out and that you enjoyed them.

Thank you again for your trust and for recommending me and kimkim. I’d be honored to help you plan your next adventure, to Guatemala maybe, whenever you’re ready!

Best regards from Antigua,
Alex

Alex was excellent
Guatemala | Oct 31 - Nov 14, 2025

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Nina S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

Alex was excellent

Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Nov 24, 2025

Hola Nina, thank you so much for your visit. I appreciate it. It was wonderful meeting you, and I'm very glad that you had fun on your trip visiting Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize. I hope we cross paths again, and I wish you a wonderful time back in D.C. Take care.

Get to know belize
Belize | Nov 6 - Nov 10, 2025

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Christy H.
Spain | Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Alden with get to know Belize was a great guide. Very knowledgeable. Jeffrey lead us during the snorkeling and was also great. Read more

Alden with get to know Belize was a great guide. Very knowledgeable. Jeffrey lead us during the snorkeling and was also great.

Hotel Review
Almond Beach Resort Belize
Hopkins

Great very attentive staff, well maintained. Great food and drinks.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right on the beach
Staff
So attentive and friendly
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clean and cofortable. The doors were not very secure
Activity Reviews
Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Belize

Wonderful tour. Long drive though. I would have added another short trip while we were out that way in retrospect

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alden was great
Transport
Comfortable,
Half day Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef from Hopkins
Half day Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef from Hopkins
Belize

We saw Lots of amazing creatures. Guides were wonderful. Jeffrey and Alden. The boat trip was a little long.

Quality of Experience
Very knowledgeable
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The trip was a little long
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Nov 12, 2025

Hola Christy,

Thank you so much for your message! I’m really happy to hear you enjoyed your trip and that everything went smoothly. Thank you for the feedback and details to take into consideration for other travelers.

It was a pleasure working with you, and I hope to plan another adventure together soon! Maybe Guatemala next time around. A bit more adventurous.

Warm regards from the city of the eternal spring,
Alex
Alex

Amazing Trip To Hopkins
Belize | Nov 6 - Nov 10, 2025

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Chad H.
Morgantown, WV | Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
The trip was absolutely amazing! The Almond Beach Resort's beachfront cottages were as advertised--large rooms with doors that opened up to the ocean, friendly staff, and great service. Aldean was a perfect guide for us on the Mayan Ruins and Snorkeling excursions. He was friendly, informative, and made the experiences memorable. I have to give Alex and Lilia a huge amount of credit for organizing and preparing this trip--they were attentive to our requests and maintained a regular... Read more

The trip was absolutely amazing! The Almond Beach Resort's beachfront cottages were as advertised--large rooms with doors that opened up to the ocean, friendly staff, and great service. Aldean was a perfect guide for us on the Mayan Ruins and Snorkeling excursions. He was friendly, informative, and made the experiences memorable.

I have to give Alex and Lilia a huge amount of credit for organizing and preparing this trip--they were attentive to our requests and maintained a regular dialogue throughout the process. When we got off the plane into Belize City, Lilia met us outside and told me that there were refreshments in the van for our 1.5 hour drive to Hopkins--this just made us all smile! We loved driving with Camron who used the trips to engage us and tell us about Belize.

I have used KimKim before and based on this trip, will keep going back!

Hotel Review
Almond Beach Resort Belize
Hopkins

Very attentive staff and wonderful accommodations. The Beachfront Cottages are nothing short of perfect--opening doors to the Ocean and hearing the waves each day was perfect. The Paddle House and nearby restaurants provide incredible local eating options.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Half day Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef from Hopkins
Half day Snorkeling Tour in the Belize Barrier Reef from Hopkins
Belize

This is one of those things you need to do when you go to Belize. The diversity of the fish, the boat ride out to the diving spots, and the overall trip was simply perfect. We kept saying "Did you see that!?" Our guide, Jeffrey, was awesome in showing us different wildlife and guiding us in the water.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Xunantunich Maya Ruins Tour
Belize

The ruins are an amazing part of Central American history and the ability to visit Xunantunich was perfect. The 2 hour trip from Hopkins was led by Aldean, who provided insights and education along the way. Aldean engaged us in the history of the Mayan people, explained the significance of the ruins, and was great to meet on the trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Alex Coronado
Alex
Alex Coronado
Local specialist in Antigua Guatemala | Replied on Nov 12, 2025

Hola Chad,

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m extremely happy and pleased to hear you had such an amazing experience and that everything from the resort to the excursions went smoothly. It truly means a lot to know our efforts helped make your trip memorable.

I will pass the message to Lilia and the rest of the team.

It was a real pleasure working with you and Christy, and I hope to help you plan another adventure soon! Maybe Guatemala next time? I would love to meet you guys. Lilia spoke highly of you all.

Warm regards from the colonial city,
Alex