Seamless travel in Mexico
Mexico | Dec 25 - Jan 6, 2026

judy
judy P.
Cambridge, MA | Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

We were very well supported by Luz on What’s App. She even went ahead and got us boarding passes for our internal flights when o expressed some anxiety.
We found the guide Anna excellent and our guide for the larger public tour was excellent, too, with a great sense of humor.
Overall, we were really happy and wouldn’t hesitate to use KimKim again. We would have liked a wider range of hotels as they’re were only two from which to choose in Oaxaca. The hotel that you arranged for us in Puerto Escondido, Hotel Santa Fe was perfect. I had to find my own hotel in San Miguel de Allende, since KimKim’s suggestions were not to my liking.
It was an ambitious trip for us, going to three different locations over 12 days and the transfers and travel were excellent. All the drivers showed up on time and were courteous with safe driving skills.

Hotel Review
Hotel Santa Fe
Puerto Escondido

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

Authenticity & Character
Colonial charm!
Location
Across from the water which at the time of year in December was a place to swim , unlike other times of year when I’m told the water is too rough.
Staff
Wonderful. Please delete the poor star. I seem to have made a Mistake.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Oaxacan Markets: A Culinary Journey through Colors and Flavors
Oaxacan Markets: A Culinary Journey through Colors and Flavors
Oaxaca

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

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Driver and guide worked well together
Transport
For three of us with the guide and driver, Making five, we were more comfortable in a van, which we had from the second day onward
Kayaking in the Manialtepec Lagoon
Kayaking in the Manialtepec Lagoon
Puerto Escondido

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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rural cooking workshop in Oaxaca
Rural cooking workshop in Oaxaca
Oaxaca

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.

Quality of Experience
Unique flavors and cooking techniques
Food
The soup was a bit bland, but I loved all the super fresh, healthy ingredients
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Comfortable van and not too long a ride, but long enough to get a feel for another area.
Explore the history and crafts of Oaxaca through Monte Alban, Arrazola, Cuilapam and Coyotepec.
Explore the history and crafts of Oaxaca through Monte Alban, Arrazola, Cuilapam and Coyotepec.
Oaxaca

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.

Quality of Experience
Monte Alban was a well preserved site and lunch was authentic food with wide variety
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Comfort
Oaxaca's Hidden Gems: Discover Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán & Mezcal!
Oaxaca's Hidden Gems: Discover Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán & Mezcal!
Oaxaca

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.

Quality of Experience
Variety of stops
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Slightly faster pace
Transport
Comfortable
Free morning in Puerto Escondido
Free morning in Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido

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

Quality of Experience
Transport
Lovely scenery and good toll roads from Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido
Local specialist: Veronica Thomas