Cancun LDS Tours

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Cancún LDS Tours

Vanesa Petlacalco

Lemuel Petlacalco Lehmann

Managing Director and Tour Guide

Lemuel was born in the outskirts of Mexico City in 1971. His father, Luis Silverio Petlacalco Martinez, was of Aztec ancestry and served as a tour guide in Teotihuacan,Tulum, Chichen Itza and Uxmal for both members and non-members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. His mother, Maria de Luz Estela Lehmann Morales, she is the descendent of Germans, Spaniard and Mayas from the current state of Chiapas, Mexico.

He has more than 30 years’ experience as a Tour Guide in Mexico, he has concentrated his knowledge in most of the archeological zones located in Yucatan Peninsula, Chiapas and the rest of the states of Mexico.

He leads tours originating in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and the Riviera Maya, and which go on to explore Chichen Itza, Ek Balam, Tulum, Coba, Dzibanche, Kinich Na, Chacchoben, Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, Labna, or Palenque, among many other important archeological sites.

He has served as a Bishop, President Stake and is currently serving as the second counselor in Cancun’s Mission.

Experience

More than 30 years of experience.

Excellent training in Archeology, Anthropology history of the American Continent Geography e.t.c. and in driving groups.

Completely Familiar with the region.

Knowledge of first aid.

Languages

Academically prepared in English, French, Italian and German

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Strengths

Punctual and honest, ability to clearly communicate, inform and explain.

Treat guests with cordiality.

Experience

9 years doing tours.

Studies of archeology, anthropology, history, among others.

Business studies.

Currently studying more about the different cultures around the world.

Languages

Academically prepared in English.  

USA

Strengths

Attentive and active

Empathic

Leadership Skills

Gives an excellent customer service

Lemuel Petlacalco Jr.

CEO at Yachts Cancún Mx and Tour Guide

Lemuel Junior was born in a small village from the Mayan Area called Felipe Carrillo Puerto from Quintana Roo state, he is 26 years old, and he has been a Tour Guide since he was 17 years old.

He served his mission in San Jose, Costa Rica mission, by the years 2012-2014. He has been working active in the church, he has served as the president of the Elders Quorum, as the president of the Young Men, as the counselor of the Young Men presidency in the stake, and also as bishopric secretary.

He used to live in Orem, Utah where he went for school at UVU. He is the CEO of Yachts Cancun Mx. He loves what he does as a Tour Guide, trying to make his tourist have the happiest and knowledgeable vacations at Cancun, Mexico! ”

Vanesa Petlacalco

Vanessa Petlacalco

Certified Tour Guide

Vanessa was born in a little town in Quintana Roo State called Felipe Carrillo Puerto. She is 22 years old and has been doing tours since she was 17 years old. She works as a tour guide and studies in BYUI, Application Business Management by online.

She loves to read and learn more of the Mayan history. She likes to serve in the church and has a strong testimony of the gospel. She is the second counselor of Young Women in the Stake. She also serves as the YSA representative of her ward with her husband and give classes to the youth.

She will love to share with you her testimony about the church and the history around this area of the world.

Experience

5 years doing tours.

Took a year of studies of archeology, anthropology, history, astronomy among others to become certified as a Tour Guide in Mexico.

She grew up learning about Mayan History. She is currently learning more about the different sites in the Yucatan Peninsula to give the best experience to her clients.

Languages

Academically prepared in English.  

USA

Strengths

Proactive and productive

The ability to relate to others.

Strong communication skills.

Empathy

Leadership skills.

Yahanna Petlacalco

Tour Guide

Yovany Perez

Tour Guide

Brook Bingham Mora

Booking Manager