Mar 14, 2025
A must experience for local nature lovers - Michael gave a great tour, and was very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. Both of us are biologists and learned alot about natural history of the local natural history. A definite must for nature lovers.
Bob Johnson
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Feb 27, 2025
NOT TO BE MISSED….. - The adventure into the desert with Michael was the highlight of our trip to San Carlos and something we could never have completed on our own The desert took on a new dimension because of all the information Michael gave us… from a lion ant to 2000 year old trees and everything in between!! He has so much knowledge and it was such a pleasure to spend a few hours with him in such a wonderful environment
the fish tostadas and cold drinks at the end of our trip were perfect
Isabella
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Feb 14, 2025
Great hiking experience with Mike - Take an interesting hike with Mike, an expert and connoisseur of flora and fauna. the experience was unforgettable and allowed me to discover the natural richness of the area. the tour is completely worth it. Mike gave himself the time to stop in certain areas of the tour to show me the variety of plants and wild flowers, explaining their properties and characteristics.
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Dec 19, 2024
Hidden Beauty - Michael was so personable and knowledgeable! We were out all afternoon and never saw another soul as we were really off the beaten path experiencing some hidden gems. Highly recommend this tour!
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Dec 15, 2024
Great pair of hikes in the desert. - There were five of us in total, including our guide, Mike. He was very informative about the landscape and habitats that we encountered during our hikes! It was very surprising to find some very (temperature) cool spots out in the desert. The foliage is so powerful in that sense. Afterward, we ate some ceviche on tostada shells. It was such a refreshing way to end a hike! The timeline was accurate, too.
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Nov 20, 2024
Wonderful experience in San Carlos - What an absolutely amazing experience!!! Michael is so knowledgeable, friendly, funny and easy going. We learned so much as well and saw things that most people have never seen in this region. The hikes he takes you on are not ones others are doing. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking. I loved every minute of it. We ended with a little picnic and even that I learned a little secret on how to make ceviche even better. It was such a wonderful treat that my children had bought me as a birthday gift. I can’t thank them and Michael enough for allowing us to see and do something that would never have been on our radar and to learn so much along the way.
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May 1, 2024
Amazing experience with an amazing guide - I took a tour of the Nacapule Canyon with Mike as my guide both because of the great reviews on TripAdvisor and because he is a biologist. Let me say up front this is a hike that is mostly trail, but does includes clamoring up and down some boulders, so, you would be wise to wear shoes with tread on the soles and the hike is a bit challenging. That said, what an experience this was!! Despite the fact the wider area receives only about 10 inches / 30 cm of rain per year and essentially is desert, the Nacapule Canyon is a micro-climate which collects rain and actually has pools of water. Consequently, the flora includes palms and other deciduous plants which thrive in the canyon, but almost nowhere else. Mike, meanwhile, was awesome. Not only did he take the time to point out specific plants, but he explained what roles they play in the eco-system. One species of palm, for example, forms shirts as the palm fronds die and hang down covering the trunks. Those 'skirts' serve as the home for birds, bats, and other small animals. There were plants with flowers which sustain a particular species of hummingbird. There were pools of water which were some of the few places where Leopard Frogs live. And then, at the end of hike, Mike set up a table. covered it with a table cloth, and served ceviche and drinks !!! Mike was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. I simply can't say enough good things about him and the hike was amazing in the sense the flora and fauna of the Nacapule Canyon are such a contrast to the surrounding area. This simply was a great, great experience.
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Apr 20, 2024
A great guide giving life to stark beauty - Michael supplied knowledge regarding everything we saw. His enthusiasm about the mechanations of mother nature energized us all. Great discussions of native plants, cacti, insects and local culture. Teasing a funnel spider out of it's home, by applying just the right vibrational frequency to the web, was the theatrical highlight! He was able to answer all questions thoroughly. The hike was moderately taxing and I would recommend hiking boots because of the loose rocks, but all in all folks in pretty fair condition should do ok. Great ceviche at the end. One of our favorite tours, mostly because Michael really gave life to the stark beauty.
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Mar 23, 2024
Great tour to learn about the canyons of the Sonora desert - Michael is super friendly and an infinite source of information about the local landscape, animals and plants.
He will be as excited about the tour as you!
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Feb 20, 2024
Views, exercise, plants, education, and ceviche! - This is the best tour we’ve ever done. Michael is the best guide, the most knowledgeable, the most fun, the most adventurous. Although he speaks perfect English, he was willing to let us practice our Spanish with him. He was very patient.
You will explore hidden treasures of Mexican culture and geological significance. You’ll learn about plants and birds! And lastly, you’ll get your steps in ;)
Check this experience off on your bucket list when you visit or you’ll miss the best experience this place has to offer.
P.S. Look up his other adventure on a boat- we loved that one, too!
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