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Cancun Manny

Better Than a Travel Agent, A Local Expert!

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Are you looking for great local information and travel deals for your upcoming trip to Cancun or Riviera Maya? Cancun Manny is the local expert, giving you all the inside information so that you save money and have an unforgettable experience in Cancun and Riviera Maya.

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The Observatory at Chichen Itza, picture taken by Cancun Manny while on a private tour

Why should you trust Cancun Manny?


Cancun Manny is about honest local knowledge that helps you make informed choices for your trip to Cancun or Riviera Maya. I don't like to overhype and sound like an online sales brochure. Instead I use all my experience as a trusted guide and host to provide you with practical up to date information for your holiday. Think of me as your personal tour guide, taking you through what Cancun has to offer. If you're not sure read my Trip Advisor reviews.

Check Out My New Photo Shoot Tours!

This is a sample photo shoot I did with my beautiful girlfriend and her daughter.  Note that none of those pictures have been retouched or processed in any way.

Sunrise Photo Shoot

$179 up to 5 people, $239 6 to 10 people
Cancun Hotel zone only
2 to 3 hours.

Pickup at resort about 40 minutes before sunrise.  Drive to Playa Delfines where the CANCUN sign is.  Take some pictures at the Cancun sign, then move down to the beach for the rest of the photo shoot.

Will provide:
  • Transportation on a full size passenger van with AC
  • Online Gallery with a minimum of 60 pictures
  • Enhancement/processing of up to 10 of the clients favorite pictures

Not included:
  • Gratuities
Introductory Offer $89! 




Mini Photo Tour


$199 up to 5 people,  $249 6 to 10 people
Cancun Hotel zone only.
4 to 5 hours.

Pickup at scheduled time.  Start with breakfast/lunch or some coffee to break the ice and get better idea of what clients are looking for.  Then head to a local park in Cancun and do a session there.  Then head back into the hotel zone to Playa Delfines, and do a second photo shoot there on the beach and the Cancun sign.

Will provide:
  • Transportation on a full size passenger van with AC
  • Photo shoot in two different locations
  • Online Gallery with a minimum of 60 pictures
  • Enhancement/processing of up to 10 of the clients favorite pictures

Not included:
  • Breakfast/lunch and/or coffee
  • Gratuities

Introductory Offer $99!




Photo Session Tour

$249 up to 5 people, $299 6 to 10 people
Cancun Hotel zone, Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen
6 to 8 hours.

Van, driver and Cancun Manny as your photographer for up to 8 hours.  We could build a custom itinerary built around your interests. We can include locations in Cancun, Downtown Cancun and Puerto Morelos area.  Suggested spots, Playa Delfines or any other public beach, Downtown Cancun parks with a traditional kiosk, Kabah Park, Puerto Morelos pier, etc.

Will provide:
  • Transportation on a full size passenger van with AC
  • Photo shoot in at least two different locations
  • Online Gallery with a minimum of 60 pictures
  • Enhancement/processing of up to 10 of the clients favorite pictures

Not included:
  • Breakfast/lunch and/or coffee
  • Gratuities

Introductory Offer $129!



Photo Shoot Adventure


$269 plus $35 per person
Cancun Hotel Zone, Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen
8 to 10 hours

Pickup at 8am and drive to Puerto Morelos for breakfast. After head to  Tankah Park which offers 3 zip lines, a canoe ride, a cenote to swim in with a cliff jump and a traditionally built Mayan village to walk through.  We can photograph you as you do the activities and in addition we can set up to do a more formal photo shoot at many of their locations. 

Then we would head to Tajma Ha cenote for a second photo shoot.  We can go into the water as well, and we could provide some underwater flashlights for you to visit the hidden cave which requires swimming underwater littler over a yard to pop in inside a cave.

We could include a third location for a photo shoot which we would plan directly with the clients.

Will provide:
  • Transportation on a full size passenger van with AC
  • Breakfast in Puerto Morelos (3 tacos of your choosing plus a local drink)
  • Admissions to Tankah Park
  • Admissions to Tajma Ha
  • Photo shoot in at least two different locations
  • Online Gallery with a minimum of 60 pictures
  • Enhancement/processing of up to 10 of the clients favorite pictures

Not included:
  • Gratuities

Introductory Offer $139 plus $35 per person!
Xkeken cenote with their new lighting. picture take by Cancun Manny while on a private tour

The best Cancun travel forum


Join our ever growing community and share your experiences and questions on Cancun's best travel forum. Hints, tips, hidden gems, scams? The forum is packed with accurate information that will save you time and money. Can't find an answer to your question? Ask Cancun Manny and I'll use years of local knowledge and research to find an answer.  Shopping in Playa del Carmen or Tulum? Which hotel is best for me? What archaeological sites can I squeeze into the itinerary? Use the cancun travel forum to search for up to date information.
Ek Balam ruins from top of the main pyramid, photo take by Cancun Manny while on a private tour

Planning your Cancun holiday


Cancun Manny also knows about where to find the cheapest deals. As a local tour guide with low overheads I can offer the best rates on hotel and airline reservations for places like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. I also know the best local drivers so you can organise the cheapest private transportation in Cancun or set up private custom tours in Cancun.  Compare my rates and see how much money you can save.

If you're not sure about where to visit in Cancun you can also check out the Cancun Manny photo gallery. I've got thousands of photos to share so you can get a sneak peak at what there is on offer.
Picture of Kukulcan pyramid at Chichen Itza night show, photo taken by Cancun Manny while on a private tour

Getting the best experience in Cancun


Cancun can't be fully experienced by following the predictable tourist trail. Cancun Manny offers a very personalised service and for $20 I will package up a full Cancun itinerary that's customised exactly to what you like. By packaging together different local attractions and services I take advantage of special travel agent rates that will save you far more than $20.

I also do my day job, that's being one of the most trusted and knowledgeable Cancun guides and hosts. All my Cancun tours are customised and focus on showing you the secret attractions and avoiding the tourist traps. You choose how many stops and what you're interested in, and I make a tour that fits your personality. Check my Trip Advisor reviews, and if you're not sure let's just meet for a beer!