About Maya Explorer Tours
We're a team of passionate local guides dedicated to sharing the magic of Chichen Itza and the Yucatan Peninsula with travelers from around the world.
Based in Cancun, Maya Explorer Tours has spent over 5 years personally vetting and working with the Yucatan's best INAH-certified bilingual guides. We've helped more than 10,000 travelers experience Chichen Itza, sacred cenotes, and the colonial towns of the Yucatan — and we treat every booking as if it were our own trip.
Every guide we work with is INAH-certified and bilingual — vetted personally for historical accuracy, cultural respect, and guest experience. We are committed to responsible tourism: small group sizes to protect the archaeological sites, and partnerships with local artisan communities across the Yucatan.
Solo travelers, honeymoon couples, and families with young children all travel with us. Each tour is adjusted to your group's pace, interests, and schedule — so you leave with a real sense of what you saw, not just that you were there.
Safety First
Licensed guides, insured vehicles, and strict safety protocols on every tour.
Small Groups
We keep groups small (max 15) so you get a personalized, intimate experience.
Certified Bilingual Guides
Our certified bilingual guides bring Mayan history to life with passionate storytelling.
Local Knowledge
Born and raised in the Yucatan, our team knows the smaller villages, cenotes, and food spots most day-trippers miss.
Why Travelers Trust Us
- ✓5+ years of operation with 10,000+ guided travelers
- ✓Certified bilingual guides licensed by SECTUR & INAH
- ✓4.9/5 average rating across 10,515 traveler reviews
- ✓Fully insured vehicles and strict safety protocols
- ✓Small groups of 15 or fewer for a personalized experience
- ✓Partnerships with local artisan communities
Operations Manager, Cancun
Meet Minerva Reyes
Minerva Reyes is the Operations Manager for Maya Explorer Tours in Cancun and a bilingual NOM-08 certified tour guide. With 12 years of experience guiding and coordinating travel across the Yucatan Peninsula and Mexico City, Minerva helps travelers enjoy smoother, better-planned experiences from the moment they ask for a tour or transfer. Her work combines local route knowledge, guest coordination, and a deep passion for sharing the history of ancient Maya and Aztec cultures. She supports guests in Spanish and English with pickup planning, route questions, timing, cultural context, and WhatsApp coordination.
- NOM-08 certified tour guide
- Bilingual Spanish and English
- Yucatan Peninsula and Mexico City
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