My greatest adventures in the Yucatan, Guatemala, and Belize have been with my friend and local guide Xony Juarez, who owns and manages Raíces del Mayab Balam—a local tour operator. If you come to the Tulum area of Quintana Roo, Mexico and want something to do that’s outside of the usual resort experience, reach out to him. His contact information is further down on this page.

Xony Juarez

Xony is well connected throughout the Yucatan (and beyond) and has been able to use those connections to get me into to some pretty amazing places. Places that I would never have heard about were it not for him.

So, I’m certain he can do the same for you. Anything from exploring ruins deep in the steamy jungles on the borders of Belize and Guatemala to participating in Day of the Dead celebrations in Pomuch, to browsing the backstreet markets of Valladolid. I would trust him with my life. And I have.

Day of the Dead Parade, Pomuch, Campeche.

Xony up a pyramid in the predawn mist.

Contact Information

To make an inquiry or to arrange a unique travel experience with Xony, you can reach out to him at: +52 984 156 4076. He’s also on WhatsApp using this number.

Xony is also on Facebook at: Raíces del Mayab Balam.

Xony at Chichen Viejo, Chichen Itza, with Melicia Dzib. Chichen Viejo can be visited by appointment only.