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Viri - Tour Guide in Cancún

Hi! I’m Viri, a professional guide with a deep passion for the history, culture, and soul of Cancún. For me, this isn’t just a job; it’s a mission to bridge the gap between the modern city you see today and the fascinating legends that built it.

​If you are looking for a guide who can go beyond the surface and explain the "why" behind our traditions and landmarks, you are in the right place.

About the guide

Tours delivered on GuruWalk: 18
Guide on GuruWalk since: 2026
Languages: English, Spanish

1 Tour of Viri

Ratings (12)

Heather
(1 Rating) Orlando
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Travelled in group - Jun 2026

Pros: 👧🏽Viri is so cute! She is bubbly and smart. She her English is good 🙂 and she is able to use Google translate to communicate if needed. 🍃 she meet us at our hotel and we used public transportation to go the the ancient Maya temple. It was very nice. She had lots of knowledge. (Adam and Olivia loved it) she helped take group/ family photos! ⛱️ we walked to the beach. The large Cancún sign.. She helped take photos ✅ went to the flea market. She was willing to share with us her local favorite spots.. however it was VERY dirty, the pavement was not even, and I truly did not feel safe. Cons: 🚌 we rode public transportation for aprox 40 mins. It was a very old bus. No AC and there was absolutely no way I could have gotten off in the event of an emergency. It was literally standing room only. But it’s truly the way the locals travel. It was a great afternoon

Response from Viri
Thank you for your feedback and for the kind words about me personally. I truly appreciate that. However, I would like to clarify that this experience is specifically designed to show Cancun from a local perspective. Part of that experience includes using public transportation, visiting everyday areas, and seeing how local people actually live, not only the resort and tourist zones. If using public transportation was something you were uncomfortable with, it could have been mentioned before or during the tour. We also offer private transportation and premium experiences with 5-star service for guests who prefer a more exclusive and comfortable option, and I would have been happy to help arrange that. I must also respectfully disagree with the idea that the areas we visited were unsafe. As a local guide, I know these neighborhoods very well, and I would never put my guests at risk. The safety of my travelers is always my highest priority. Every country has places that are more affluent than others, and seeing ordinary neighborhoods should not automatically be interpreted as danger. The purpose of this tour is to experience the real Cancun, beyond the tourist bubble. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and I am glad there were aspects of the tour that you enjoyed.
Carla
(1 Rating) Santiago de Chile
Verified booking
Travelled in couple - May 2026

Recomendable 100%!! Lo pasamos muy bien, valió totalmente la pena. La guía se nota que maneja el tema, además es muy atenta y alegre. Agradecemos todos los datos y las paradas

Response from Viri
¡Muchísimas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de dejar esta reseña! 💜 Fue un verdadero placer compartir la mañana con ustedes. Me alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaron la experiencia, las historias, los datos curiosos y cada una de las paradas. También quiero agradecerles por su energía, su buena disposición y todas las conversaciones que compartimos durante el recorrido. Son de esas personas que hacen que mi trabajo sea todavía más especial. Les mando un abrazo enorme a ti y a tu mami hasta Chile 🇨🇱. Espero que disfruten mucho el resto de su viaje por México y que algún día regresen para seguir descubriendo más rincones de este hermoso país. ¡Las estaré esperando en Cancún! 💜✨
Lara
(2 Ratings) Atlanta
Verified booking
Travelled alone - May 2026

Viri was very thorough and entertaining. We visited the archaeological site in El Ray and she took her time to explain the Mayan culture and history of the site. Afterwards we took a bus to downtown. I felt like a local through out the tour and we also walked through the downtown. Highly recommended to see Cancun with a local guide

Response from Viri
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 💜 It was a pleasure spending the day with you and showing you a different side of Cancun beyond the resorts and tourist attractions. Thank you for your curiosity, your kindness, and for being such a wonderful guest. I truly enjoyed sharing my city with you. I wish you an amazing rest of your travels and hope to see you again someday in Cancun! 🇲🇽✨
Camilo
(19 Ratings) Bogotá
Verified booking
Travelled in couple - May 2026

Sin duda aprende uno mucho y tiene muy buenas recomendaciones.

Maria fernanada
(1 Rating) Cancún
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Travelled in couple - May 2026

Todo estuvo súper bien organizado, pero lo que más me gustó fue la manera tan humana y auténtica de guiarnos. Aprendí, me reí, tomé fotos hermosas y me llevé recuerdos que de verdad voy a guardar muchísimo tiempo.

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