Best way to experience Cozumel - Felipe was an excellent tour guide and it was such a great way to learn and explore Cozumel! He started by showing us a map and giving all the options so we were able to customize our day. He knows so much about Mayan history and the culture as well as the landscape and island highlights. We visited the lagoon, lighthouse, beach and museum at Punta Sur, the Look Out, a cenote, went downtown and toured the Mayan ruins. Also saw Mayan dancers and did tequila and chocolate taste testing. Highlight was snorkeling at Sky Reef! We felt very safe and had access to facilities and drinks. Lunch stop was tacos or fajitas. He takes photos along the way and transfers them to your phone at no extra cost. It was the best way to experience Cozumel and I highly recommend Felipe!

Amazing all-in-one adventure of island! - Isaac was a fantastic guide! So knowledgeable and kind. Our experience was personalized, flexible, relaxing and encompassed so much of the island. Our guide shared stories and led us through Mayan history while answering all our questions. We had the best time and our guide truly made our day so enjoyable. Would HIGHLY recommend this experience!

Arturo was geeat! - Very good!!! Arturo was very nice and patient. The snorkeling and food was wonderful! We showed pictures to friends and they said they wished they had booked this tour.

Great private cruise excursion - Amazing time! Isaac was great! Always felt safe and he knew and loved the area. The snorkeling was wonderful and Leo knew right where to go to see fish. We even saw a sea turtle!

Discovering Cozumel: a private experience that remains in the heart - We had a truly unforgettable experience thanks to this private jeep tour of Cozumel Island. From the first moment, the Felipe guide proved extremely helpful, kind and attentive to our needs. He was able to listen to our requests and build a completely personalized itinerary for us, making the day unique. The tour started with a visit to the center of San Miguel de Cozumel, where we could breathe the true soul of the island and visit the main tourist attractions. Next we stopped at a characteristic black coral objects shop, really interesting. After this stop, we visited the OTOCH center, where we had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in Mayan culture, tasting tequila and chocolate typical of Mexico and discovering its history and traditions. The day then continued in the wonderful Punta Sur Park, with a visit to the lagoon and its beautiful natural landscapes. The tour ended with a moment of pure relaxation between beach and sea: we had a wonderful swim and snorkeling on the coral reef, a really exciting experience. We absolutely recommend this private tour with Felipe to anyone who wants to discover this wild island, which will remain forever in our hearts.

BEST Jeep Tour in Cozumel - GREAT experiences! New jeep, clean, reliable! Our Driver / tour guide Carlos is very knowledgeable & patient!

Gizmo and Reyes were... - Gizmo and Reyes were absolutely wonderful! They made sure we had a fun day and really tailored the day to what we wanted to do. Best Christmas lunch ever. Thanks for a great time.

Punta Sur was great, Mayan Park was not. - We booked this tour independently in lieu of taking a cruise excursion. The pros: our guide, Isaac, was very friendly and attentive throughout the day. He was a cautious driver with a new and comfortable vehicle. The visit to the Punta Sur Eco Park was great - a beautiful, uncrowded part of Cozumel where we saw crocs and alligators, climbed the lighthouse (stunning views), and had a beach break at Virgin Beach, including an off shore snorkel experience and a great lunch. The snorkeling was guided and Leo showed us beautiful parts of the reef and we got to see a sea turtle. The cons: the visit to the Mayan Park was the worst type of tourist trap. A lame Mayan dance performance, with tequila, honey and chocolate tastings all with the the unashamed intention of selling you overpriced goods. Be forewarned that the "flavored' tequilas are not tequila at all. Long story short, we enjoyed our day because of our personable guide and the beauty of the Punta Sur Eco Park and lighthouse. that said, I wish the Mayan Park portion of the excursion never happened. It was a waste of precious time and had no redeeming value.

Please read carefully - The overall tour was a great experience. However, things get dastardly sour quite quick. The whole excursion is tangled by an organized con artist operation. First tell was the vehicle selection, excursion title says "jeep" but that wasn't the case, I'm sure that seeing "suzuki jimny" would persuade you to reconsider. Although we got a great authentic guide "el tio", most places we visited left us with a bad impression. Based on the purchases we made, here's a rundown of things to look out for and research prior to booking or actually visiting. 1. Black coral - el tio called a local friend "calaca" to visit his shop for a meet and greet. We're obviously not black coral nor jewelry experts. The selling pitch describes this item as a rare coral only obtained in Cozumel, however, the overpriced items lead us to further investigate the legitimacy of said products. Turns out black coral is very limited, which is either illegally harvested, a faux product, or an overpriced craft. Although artisinal, you can find many spots selling these "sophisticated" accessories all throughout Cozumel. To spot the real and certified product is the challenge. My advise is to buy the cheapest items ($10s range) for a simple souvenir. Or simply avoid opening your wallet. 2. Otoch mayan experience - this word means "home", nonetheless, you're still just a tourist to them not a guest. Greeted by a dance team presenting a mayan dance began our experience at this stop. Following that, we were invited to capture the unforgettable moment with a picture. We then proceeded to meet Omar, tequila CONnoisseur. Sales pitch turns into story time; tale of the family, product and operation. Also, not being drinkers or experienced tourists, the tequila tasting is quite impressive (or that's what your boozed brain thinks). What Omar described as a genuine Guadalajara liquor (spirits) turned out to be liqueur (cordials), tampered with sweeteners and other ingredients. (hint: Guadalajara is long ways from Cozumel). I hate to admit that we purchased one of their "reserva familiar 12 year old tequila" for $385 (or so they say, their conversion is $1USD is $20Mex pesos, however final posted charge is $428) and were "gifted 3 bottles" of other sugary flavors. When getting ready to pay, they asked us for the flavors we wanted and proceeded to place the paper wrapped bottles in a yellow bag. No chance to look at them after our guide immediately took them to the "jeep". BEWARE this tequila has changed names throughout seasons to avoid being pin pointed. Tequila Reyes El Jefe is not legit. Maybe their next name will be "Bonnie and Clyde tequila añejo" [The overpriced] honey and chocolate tasting was also fantastic. Remember the unforgettable moment capturing? Well, that haunts you for $20 digital or $40 printed and framed. From the Otoch mayan experience, I would advise to collect as many complementary loot as you can (tacos, tequila, tastings, etc). Open your wallet only once you analyze their tourist-priced items and are completely sure you want to make this purchase. AKA, put your AA hat and until you sober up, finalize your decision. 3. Punta sur & Snorkel - this is probably the best of the entire tour. Clean and clear beach with fun snorkeling. Indubitably, it wouldn't be a full Cozumel experience without a final money grabbing visit from local underwater snorkel photographer with subpar pictures package (which was visibly upset I didn't tip him his day's wage). My advise for this last stop is to enjoy the complementary food, activities and beach to the max. Conclusion, we were mesmerized for what Cozumel actually is, not for it's modus operandi. Our experience with el tio was really good, friendly guide. However, we finished our tour upset and questions the islanders' transparency. Please make sure to research before booking as there is little to none access to WiFi once in Cozumel. Keywords: reviews, scam, local guides, tequila. The overall experience couldn't been perfect if only we had been treated with honesty and not just leeched. This shouldn't be the case, as it is supposed to be a relaxing and fun vacation time. However, take these excursions with a grain of salt. Notify your guide if you consent for the pictures they take to be used and uploaded. (Tips: your tip is based on your experience and memories not their frowns and pity stories) I don't condone Karenism (sorry if you're name is Karen), however, I don't think it's fair for my fellow tourists to experience the dark side of Cozumel. Thank you for coming to CozumelTalk

Please read carefully - The overall tour was a great experience. However, things get dastardly sour quite quick. The whole excursion is tangled by an organized con artist operation. First tell was the vehicle selection, excursion title says "jeep" but that wasn't the case, I'm sure that seeing "suzuki jimny" would persuade you to reconsider. Although we got a great authentic guide "el tio", most places we visited left us with a bad impression. Based on the purchases we made, here's a rundown of things to look out for and research prior to booking or actually visiting. 1. Black coral - el tio called a local friend "calaca" to visit his shop for a meet and greet. We're obviously not black coral nor jewelry experts. The selling pitch describes this item as a rare coral only obtained in Cozumel, however, the overpriced items lead us to further investigate the legitimacy of said products. Turns out black coral is very limited, which is either illegally harvested, a faux product, or an overpriced craft. Although artisinal, you can find many spots selling these "sophisticated" accessories all throughout Cozumel. To spot the real and certified product is the challenge. My advise is to buy the cheapest items ($10s range) for a simple souvenir. Or simply avoid opening your wallet. 2. Otoch mayan experience - this word means "home", nonetheless, you're still just a tourist to them not a guest. Greeted by a dance team presenting a mayan dance began our experience at this stop. Following that, we were invited to capture the unforgettable moment with a picture. We then proceeded to meet Omar, tequila CONnoisseur. Sales pitch turns into story time; tale of the family, product and operation. Also, not being drinkers or experienced tourists, the tequila tasting is quite impressive (or that's what your boozed brain thinks). What Omar described as a genuine Guadalajara liquor (spirits) turned out to be liqueur (cordials), tampered with sweeteners and other ingredients. (hint: Guadalajara is long ways from Cozumel). I hate to admit that we purchased one of their "reserva familiar 12 year old tequila" and were "gifted 3 bottles" of other sugary flavors. When getting ready to pay, they asked us for the flavors we wanted and proceeded to place the paper wrapped bottles in a yellow bag. No chance to look at them after our guide immediately took them to the "jeep". BEWARE this tequila has changed names throughout seasons to avoid being pin pointed. Tequila Reyes El Jefe is not legit. Maybe their next name will be "Bonnie and Clyde tequila añejo" [The overpriced] honey and chocolate tasting was also fantastic. Remember the unforgettable moment capturing? Well, that haunts you for $20 digital or $40 printed and framed. From the Otoch mayan experience, I would advise to collect as many complementary loot as you can (tacos, tequila, tastings, etc). Open your wallet only once you analyze their tourist-priced items and are completely sure you want to make this purchase. AKA, put your AA hat and until you sober up, finalize your decision. 3. Punta sur & Snorkel - this is probably the best of the entire tour. Clean and clear beach with fun snorkeling. Indubitably, it wouldn't be a full Cozumel experience without a final money grabbing visit from local underwater snorkel photographer with subpar pictures package (which was visibly upset I didn't tip him his day's wage). My advise for this last stop is to enjoy the complementary food, activities and beach to the max. Conclusion, we were mesmerized for what Cozumel actually is, not for it's modus operandi. Our experience with el tio was really good, friendly guide. However, we finished our tour upset and questions the islanders' transparency. Please make sure to research before booking as there is little to none access to WiFi once in Cozumel. Keywords: reviews, scam, local guides, tequila. The overall experience couldn't been perfect if only we had been treated with honesty and not just leeched. This shouldn't be the case, as it is supposed to be a relaxing and fun vacation time. However, take these excursions with a grain of salt. Notify your guide if you consent for the pictures they take to be used and uploaded. (Tips: your tip is based on your experience and memories not their frowns and pity stories) I don't condone Karenism (sorry if you're name is Karen, however, I don't think it's fair for my fellow tourists to experience the dark side of Cozumel. Thank you for coming to CozumelTalk