We came to Eco Paraiso to relax and to enjoy some solitude. The bird watching was so enjoyable that we did not spend much time lying around in the hammocks. The resort's setting is superb, the cabañas are private and comfy, and the staff are incredibly helpful. We took a trip with Alex Dzib, the staff nature guide and we were most impressed with his skills in the field. Not only did we see nearly all the endemic species, we also were treated to a vast array of other tropical species. Alex knows all the great birding spots and the important aspects of natural history and local history, too. Right down to where to get the best ceviche in town. Everyone associated with the resort was helpful and accommodating, even to the point of helping us to make reservations elsewhere in Mexico as we were leaving.
We highly recommend Hotel Eco Paraiso as a great destination for a quiet getaway, or for some thoroughly engaging tropical bird watching. Thanks!
We'll be back....
Bill T., Julie Z. U.S.A.
May, 2005

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Liebe Frau Gerber Die zwei Tage in Celestun bleiben unvergesslich!! Die Gegend um Playa del Carmen ist kein Vergleich - schade, dass wir schon vorab in Playa gebucht hatten. Der wunderschöne Strand beim Eco Paraiso, die Ruhe, die Tiere und nicht zuletzt das tolle Ambiente, bleibt in wunderbarer Erinnerung. Unzählige Fotos und die 2 wunderschönen Muscheln - die Muscheln zieren jetzt unser Bad:-) - sind einzigartige Souvenirs. Vielen herzliche Dank!
Karin und Bernhard Karin und Bernhard Oberburg, Schweiz
April, 2005

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We spent two days of our Yucatan tour in Ecoparaiso Xixim and it was perhaps one of our most memorable times ever. The location was breathtaking, the staff helpful and simpatico, a superb & knowledgable guide in Alex, few other guests and great facilities. We hope to return and hope the long & rocky road to the hotel never gets paved over! The little natural history museum in reception is just one of the unusual touches. The fishing village of Celestun is well worth a long visit as well.
Samantha & Vincent
London, UK -January 2004

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Eco Paraiso was the highlight of our Yucatan tour. The flamingos, the quiet but colourful town and harbour life, the beach shells, fox, raccoon and coati and lots more provided something for everyone. The staff were charming and the food excellent. For the specialist birder Alex puts on a spotlessly professional tour of local endemics and waterbird spectacles. If its there he will find it.
Professor Jonathan E.
London, UK - January 2004

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Together with another couple we spent five days/four nights (March 9-13, 2002) in your lovely Xixim resort. We had an unforgettable time in this pristine part of the world. The cottages we stayed in were very attractive and the service of the staff was A-1. We took three excursions to the Celestun Reserve and admired the beautiful nature, the bright orange flamingos, the great number of other birds and during our night trip, the crocodilies. Your guide, Alejandro Zib was superb. Not only is this young man extremely knowledgable but in addition he was just great company. We believe that to really see the bird life well , one has to start at the hotel not later than 6 am which we fortunately did. The estuary at that time is just mind buggling and so is the fauna. We also made very long walks on the extensive beach . All in all its was a great experience which we enjoyed to the fullest. Hopefully this beautiful setting will be preserved for ever.
Helene & Ben N.
Lugano, Switzerland - March 2002

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