
Leslie Pérez
I am proudly Mexican and a travel passionate. I have had the opportunity to visit 25 different countries and during the past 4 years I have focused on exploring and sharing about the hidden treasures in my country, Mexico! I love sharing about its iconic destinations, cultural heritage, natural treasures and welcoming people, and will be more than happy to share my experiences and knowledge to help you design the most authentic and transformative trip.
Leslie's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice

Enjoy this getaway to the Riviera Maya with a mix of cultural experiences and relaxing on the beach. Base yourself in lively Playa del Carmen as you explore Mayan ruins, swim in...

Make the most of a week in Mexico by basing yourself in one beautiful place and eliminating the need to rush between different destinations. On this weeklong, family-friendly...

With 12 days to spare, you can discover the best of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula with plenty of time to relax and soak up the beach life. Start in Valladolid to learn about...
Family itineraries

Make the most of a week in Mexico by basing yourself in one beautiful place and eliminating the need to rush between different destinations. On this weeklong, family-friendly...

Mexico's Costa Maya region is an ideal destination for families, whether your kids are tiny, nearly grown, or somewhere in between. The combination of beautiful beaches, outdoor...

The 100-mile (160 km) stretch of coast along the Yucutan Peninsula, known as the Riviera Maya, includes some of Mexico's most incredible ruins, idyllic Caribbean beaches, and...
Luxury itineraries
Road trip itineraries
Recent trip reviews for Leslie
The people you want to plan the trip of a lifetime
Mexico
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Jul 18 - Jul 27, 2023
Leslie is an amazing organizer for the trip of a lifetime. She heard what we looking to get out of a trip to Mexico and tailored a beautiful itinerary to our needs. We learned so much from the tours they booked us. Everything flowed so nicely as we went to different regions from Mexico City to Puebla and then Oaxaca. Her team was also amazingly responsive on a daily basis. We couldn’t be happier! read more
The staff was professional, responsive, flexi...
Mexico
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Jul 18 - Jul 27, 2023
The staff was professional, responsive, flexible, and smart. We could not have been better guided. This organization has a strong infrastructure. I recommend it for anyone looking for good, thoughtful guidance on a trip to Mexico. read more
Great trip
Mexico
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Jun 2 - Jun 10, 2023
Great trip read more
Kimkim did a great job of helping us put together a trip in short order - I removed a tour to leave a little time for relaxing on Holbox and was glad I did.
Mexico
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Feb 27 - Mar 8, 2023

Kimkim did a great job of helping us put together a trip in a rather short window. Highlights included Hotel B on Cozumel, but do not get the Jungle Room - it is well worth the upgrade to get ocean side; then to Nojoch Keej where Manuel showed us around (we enjoyed him very much); then Ek Balam and Valladolid, and a few days to chill on Holbox. Chichen Itza is a must-see, but Ek Balam is more fun and we were able to see both in one day, along with a cenote' and get a little more time at... read more
Kim Kim never fails
Mexico
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Feb 24 - Mar 5, 2023

Kim Kim never fails read more
Oaxaca, Mexico
Mexico
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Feb 15 - Feb 21, 2023
The trip was amazing, I knew virtually nothing about Oaxaca so the tours provided were perfect, giving me a good overview of the city and region. The hotel was unique, a bio friendly set with a rather novel toilet arrangement that may not be good for everyone but it was clearn, safe and centrally located so easy to get around on foot. Very good experience. read more
Highly recommend Kimkim to help plan your next adventure!
Mexico
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Feb 3 - Feb 11, 2023

Leslie was awesome at planning our trip. She took all my requests into consideration and was patient when I wanted to change some things at the last minute. The hotel choices were excellent, well located, safe and clean. Ximena and Melia took great care of us while we were in Mexico. They were easily available via text when I had questions. They were in touch with our transport and local tours guides all the time, so well that they could give us 5 minutes notice. As in "your transport... read more
Wonderful experience due to competent guides, excellent lodging and delicious food....
Mexico
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Feb 1 - Feb 7, 2023

I found it confusing before the trip commenced because you had my name mixed up with Earl our trip organizer. I did not get all of the emails and had trouble paying the balance of my trip.
I did look me the organization of the actual trip. The hotels, transportation , food and guides were first rate. Was surprised, however, when the bicycling was suddenly dropped and switched out for a cave and a palace without explanation.
I am not certain who decided to suggest a week containing a three... read more
The end result from kimkim was outstanding. ...
Mexico
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Feb 1 - Feb 7, 2023

The end result from kimkim was outstanding. Only glip was all the email confusion for payment etc, as we had 3 couples and 3 individuals, which was confusing on every end. But in the end...we received everything as promised and more. Thank you for being flexible with the number of rooms needed, etc. The Hotels in Mexico City were exceptional. Our driver, Guillermo, was extremely exceptional. We paid for his room, so he could stay with of nearby the monarchs, as he was our translator and... read more
Yucatan Roadtrip and City Tour
Mexico
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Jan 14 - Jan 22, 2023
This trip was a memorable trip to Mexico starting with a quick tour of Mexico City and then visiting Tiotihuacan the following day. I then flew to Chetumal to visit the Calakmul ruins. My guide through the rest of the trip was Manuel. He was very knowledgeable of every site we visited which provided a better understanding of the history of the area. It was also reassuring to have someone with you at all times who knew how to get around and fond whatever you may need along the way. I would... read more
We were a bit skeptical of the whole process ...
Mexico
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Dec 29 - Jan 6, 2023

We were a bit skeptical of the whole process at first, but went with it and now that we have returned and reflected on the experience it was amazing to have KimKim there for us every step of the way. We have traveled a lot in Mexico previously and wanted an authentic experience without the stress. Leslie was super kind and accommodating throughout the planning and booking process- I highly recommend using her and KimKim. Then, once we were on our trip Ximena was there on What’sApp to help... read more
Mexico Road Trip
Mexico
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Dec 21 - Jan 5, 2023
This was a great trip filled with very positive and unforgettable experiences. Everything worked out as planned. The itinerary we had was excellent and the gastronomic, geographic, archaeological, and artisanal tours were excellent. The hotels were great with a couple of exceptions. They were all centrally located and we could easily move about on our own and explore the places not included in the formal itinerary. All the guides were knowledgeable and spoke english as promised. The drivers... read more
Perfect first trip to explore Mexico!
Mexico
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Dec 23 - Jan 2, 2023

Our Christmas Mexico trip was perfectly planned - everything ran smoothly, our guides were extremely knowledgable , flexible and friendly, and the suggested tours and experiences were fun and all worth our time and money! The best guides were our 'Mexico a pied' guide Emilio in Mexico City who showed us the culture and history and food culture in a tour around the historical district, Alex from etnotouristica for our Oaxaca tour of Monte Alban and the crafts people, and the guides from... read more
Overall good tour but with lots of snags
Mexico
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Dec 24 - Jan 2, 2023

The kimkim team (Leslie and Ximena) were very helpful in:
1) Planning my trip, giving me options, suggestions, etc. The trip was well planned (for the exceptions see below).
2) Helping me with any and all issues during my trip. Ximena was very responsive to all my messages and very nice.
3) My tours of Puebla and Oaxaca were very good.
Suggestions for the future:
1) Please book hotels that have a return policy, even if it costs a bit more. Something always comes up, hotel fees need to be... read more
Wow, what great service!!!! This was the firs...
Mexico
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Dec 27 - Dec 30, 2022

Wow, what great service!!!! This was the first time I've worked with a travel agency and they made our last minute mother daughter trip an absolute breeze! It was so nice having someone on-call to answer any questions I might have while traveling out of the country. We truly had a seamless experience and I'm SOOO HAPPY I used them. Highly recommend! read more
Great quick trip
Mexico
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Nov 10 - Nov 13, 2022

Our team was great in setting up a quick getaway to Mexico City packed with fun, cultural adventures. Would absolutely recommend for anyone wanting to get a good taste of the city. read more
A wonderful Mayan journey
Mexico
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Nov 11 - Nov 19, 2022

Our Mayan trip was wonderful. Our guide, Joyce Guia was so knowledgeable and accommodated our need to move a little slower and take breaks. He could also answer our questions about the current culture, flora and fauna. Seeing Palenque and The famous Bonampak murals were a highlight as well as the Olmec sculptures in Villahermosa. read more
This special trip otherwise known as My Dias ...
Mexico
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Oct 28 - Nov 6, 2022

This special trip otherwise known as My Dias de los Muertos Birthday Celebration was beyond amazing & was magnificent!! Leslie was kind, helpful, patience & extremely creative with her planning & designing our 10 day adventure! We also were so very impressed with the constant communication from our "Guardian Angel" Ximena Villavicencio. She gave us the comfort of always being there with confirmation info, questions or problems we had. It was like having insurance our entire journey as... read more
Guadalajara and Oaxaca, Mexico. My friend, D...
Mexico
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Oct 28 - Nov 6, 2022
Guadalajara and Oaxaca, Mexico. My friend, Deb Weed, organized the trip and worked extensively with Leslie on planning and Ximena on the details. So I was along for the ride. From my prespective, the trip was fabulous. Our guide (Josue) & driver (Caesar) in Guadalajara were friendly, prompt, sincere and flexible. We felt like they were our friends when we left. Day trip to Tequila was memorable. In Oaxaca, our guide for our art bike tour (Shai from Coyote Aventuras) and Ximena helped... read more
We really appreciated Leslie’s Mazunte recommendation...
Mexico
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Oct 21 - Oct 29, 2022
We really appreciated Leslie’s recommendation to visit Mazunte. It was exactly the kind of quiet, private, low key beach getaway we were looking for. Casa Lu hotel was perfectly located, clean, relatively upscale for the area, friendly staff, bar/restaurant on the beach. Loved that the infinity pool was steps away from the sand so you could lounge in the fresh water while taking in the dramatic coastline. Outstanding dinners at Navigante in San Agustinillo and Alquamista in nearby Zipolite.... read more