Our team of travel experts based in Merida, Mexico

Terra Maya is a local travel agency based in Merida, Mexico.

Terra Maya, our travel agency in Mexico is based in Merida. Real Mexico experts, our travel advisers will help you cutomize your next Mexico adventure.

Follow us on our adventures through Mexico!

Always on the lookout for new experiences and excursions to bring you the best that Mexico has to offer, our team shares their explorations with you.

Meet Our Team

Our team specializes in tailor-made trips, luxury tours, adventure tourism and trips that take you off the beaten path. We constantly travel throughout the country in order to offer you the most up to date travel itineraries. We want to share our passion for Mexico with you. Terra Colombia belongs to Terra Group, a network of local agencies operating throughout Latin America, Southern Africa, Australia, Canada and Southern Europe created and managed since 1998.

Adelind is from Angers, the most beautiful city in France (according to him…). After an experience in Malaysia, it’s in 2018 that he set foot for the first time on the Mexican land and at Terra Maya. After some time as a travel designer, he took over the reins of the agency in 2020. A sports and adventure lover, he’s always on the lookout for new gems off the beaten track! His favorite playground? Chiapas, where he explores every nook and cranny. He fell in love with Mexico and he’ll be delighted to introduce you to his adopted country.

 

Local tip

Meet the locals for an even more authentic experience!

 

Favourite destinations

Southern Chiapas on the border with Guatemala. The mythical El Chepe train.

 

A dish, a drink?

Barbacoa, a Central Mexican dish made with sheep meat cooked over an open fire. Originally, barbacoa was a way of cooking meat, very slowly, in a hole dug in the ground. Great taste!

 

Wow!

The diversity of landscapes from one region to another.

Lauriane is from Paris region. Bures sur Yvette to be precise! After a trip to Mexico, she fell in love with the country and decided to come back and settle down. Passionate about adventure and driven by the discovery of new cultures, she fell under the spell of the Chiapas region, a green area combining culture, nature and the meeting of new people.

 

Local tip
Cantinas are where the locals meet, and where you’ll hear the most typical music.

 

Tip from a local
Montes Azules reserve, at sunrise. Wake up to the monkeys and take a boat trip. Using binoculars, you’ll discover birds and crocodiles, just like Indiana Jones!

 

A dish, a drink?
A ceviche by the beach, with an agua de Jamaica.

 

Wow!
Meeting the locals. Mexicans are happy, friendly people who always put a smile on your face!”

Gaspar

Administration & Accounting

Originally from Mérida, Gaspar is a pure Yucatèque. Proud to be Mexican, Gaspar speaks about his country with admiration. He has been working at Terra Maya as an accountant for 3 years. His rigour and organisation are essential to the smooth running of the company.
Very loyal to his country, he hopes that all travelers can fully enjoy the treasures Mexico has to offer.

 

A Local Travel Tip

Open up to Mexican culture : visit libraries, taste the gastronomy, visit museums …

 

 

A Favorite Spot

Colonial cities, full of history and remarkable architecture!

 

 

A Favorite Dish

Bistec con papas, steak with Mexican red sauce accompanied by chopped potatoes. A very simple and economically friendly dish that will satisfy all palates!

 

 

Wow! What impresses you the most about Mexico?

The history of Mexico is very rich with the Maya people, an ancient civilization originating from Yucatán.

Originally from Northern France, Charlotte is the feminine touch of the team.
She discovered Mexico on her first one-year trip and hasn’t left for 3 years. In love with the country and its people, Charlotte will turn your travel dreams into reality.

 

Tip from a local

Discover the local markets. You’ll find local fruits and vegetables, spices, flowers and more! If you’re in Mérida, go and eat at the Santiago market.

 

Favourite
The tranquility of a fishing village : Telchac Puerto on the Esmeralda coast.

 

A dish, a drink?
The Michelada ! It’s a Mexican creation that combines beer, tomato juice or Clamato, citrus juice and spices. Not to be missed !

 

Wow!
The varied and atypical fauna : crocodiles, jaguars, snakes, monkeys, colorful birds and beautiful insects.

Mario

Logistics coordinator

Originally from Angers, Adrien arrived in Mexico in 2018 to pursue his passion for scuba diving. Mexico has only satisfied his thirst for adventure and discovery, as much for its great biodiversity as for its incredible culture.

 

Good local plan :
Venture to new cenotes in the Yucatan region every weekend. The aim is to get off the beaten track and find yourself alone in the silence of these enigmatic places.

 

Our favorite :
Baja California, a perfect region for superb road trips, between paradisiacal beaches and desert landscapes. The ideal place to observe marine wildlife!

 

A dish or drink ?
Pulque, a traditional Mexican drink dating back to pre-Hispanic times. When you taste pulque, you experience an element of Mexican history and culture, while enjoying a unique beverage.

 

Wow !
Mexican gastronomy : a real treat. Each region brings its own particularity, and an infinite variety of dishes to enjoy. Traditional Mexican cuisine is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.