点评:Returning to Huatulco for a second time, I knew I didn't want to miss going to the Cascadas magicas. We were two guys with parents, so quite a "mixed crowd" of ages. Our tour operator, Air Canada Vacations, sells tours but a lot of travellers online mentioned to shop around as the company they use, while not bad, goes with large groups and isn't the greatest. While looking at reviews online, forums with expats and locals, I stumbled upon Oscar's tour company and basically, there were no negative reviews. I phoned Oscar on Whatsapp and it was very easy to book, no nonsense approach.
Tour was 1000 Pesos p.p, and at least you know the money is going to him and not a tour operator. Oscar picked us up right on time directly at our hotel, in a comfortable, well-maintained, air conditioned van. We were only 7 and he keeps his groups smaller.
Now, I'm not a tour person normally. I like to explore on my own, at my own pace. I've taken many tours where you feel like you could've used an extra hour here, there. Not with Oscar. There was no rush, we had time to appreciate the Cascadas. Questions were welcomed.
We had lunch at a local farm, a most authentic Oaxacan meal, with delicious meats, sauces and hibiscus juice. For fellow Canadian, think sugar shack, but in the tropical forest. Again, it was served promptly, but we were never rushed to leave with a "ok, we gotta go at XX hour".
If you booked a tour through your airline rep and were disappointed, contact Oscar. I would go back on a tour with him any time. I have Oaxaca city on my "to visit" list.
The Huatulco region is a magnificent area of Mexico (I think the whole Oaxaca province is). It's worth enjoying what it has to offer. It's also one of the safest in Mexico. Enjoy!
翻译:第二次回到瓦图尔科,我知道我绝对不想错过魔法瀑布。我们一行人是两个男生带着父母,年龄跨度很大。我们的旅行社是加拿大航空假期(Air Canada Vacations),他们也提供旅游服务,但很多游客在网上建议多比较几家,因为他们用的那家旅行社虽然不算差,但团人太多,服务也一般。我在网上和当地人和外籍人士的论坛上看了很多评论,偶然发现了奥斯卡的旅行社,而且基本上没有差评。我通过WhatsApp联系了奥斯卡,预订过程非常顺利,他办事干脆利落。
每人1000比索,至少你知道这笔钱是直接给奥斯卡的,而不是给旅行社的。奥斯卡准时开着一辆舒适、保养良好的空调面包车到我们酒店接我们。我们一共只有7个人,而他把团人数控制得很小。
其实,我平时不太喜欢跟团。我喜欢独自探索,按照自己的节奏。我参加过很多旅行团,总感觉这里那里都该多待一个小时。但奥斯卡的旅行团完全不同。他从不催促,让我们有充足的时间欣赏瀑布美景。而且,他非常欢迎我们提问。
我们在当地一家农场享用了午餐,品尝到了地道的瓦哈卡美食,肉类、酱汁和芙蓉花汁都非常美味。对于加拿大人来说,可以把它想象成热带雨林里的糖屋。午餐上菜速度很快,但导游从不催促我们离开,也不会说“好了,我们得在XX点走”。
如果你是通过航空公司代表预订的旅行团,但体验不佳,不妨联系奥斯卡。我随时都愿意再次参加他的旅行团。瓦哈卡市已经列入了我的“必游清单”。
瓦图尔科地区是墨西哥一个非常壮丽的地方(我认为整个瓦哈卡省都是如此)。这里值得你去体验。而且,这里也是墨西哥最安全的地区之一。祝你玩得开心!