Topche, Centro Ecoturístico

Friendly people Beautiful surroundings Misquito nets Nice cabin

Basic bathroom facilities Not the cleanest but functional ( got clean new towel for shower when I asked and soap)

It was a true family run business and super super clean

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We stayed one night in one of the cabañas close to the main reception/restaurant. A simple room with one double bed and one single bed, with a private bathroom, a fan and mosquito nets over the beds, so all we needed. Beds were comfortable and the family were lovely and welcoming. We booked a private trek with them through the jungle and to a small waterfall for 550 pesos, which was well worth it. Rosario our guide was very knowledgable about the plants and wildlife, she didn’t speak any English but we understood enough with our limited Spanish and gesturing. Lots of mosquitoes but to be expected! Food was ok, they also catered for vegan (spaghetti with a tomato sauce), there is WiFi in the reception/restaurant and a little shop a few metres away to buy water and snacks. They were able to arrange a taxi for us back to catch the combi bus.

For one night in the jungle I don’t have any complaints

Enjoy our stay. Super host!

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The people were friendly. The waterfalls near the hotel are beautiful.

There is not much to do in the town when having small kids.

Location in the middle of the gungle and great staf and guides

Wi-Fi only in restaurants

Wonderful place and location.

I did a tour into the jungle with a guide of the property, but unfortunately, it was quite disappointing. I expected the guide to be passionate and talkative about plants and animals, but he barely spoke to me - mostly to his wife, who was with us. (My Spanish listening skills were A2, his English speaking skills were also a solid basic level). He did not seem to be eager to search for animal species, but rather observe what's around - which was only plants...and birds. And the latter did not seem to interest him either. We hardly spoke on our way to the camp or through the whole experience, but to be fair, he answered my questions thoroughly, in case I raised any. On our night walk we only saw fireflies and nothing else, and after maybe 30 minutes he gave up searching. I don't blame him and his wife that there have not been a lot of animals around us, but I would have wished that they tried to make this trip at least a bit more joyful and memorable for me. Furthermore, I wished they would have taken better care of me. I had a really frustrating incident with them on a canoe in a lagune: They tried to steer our canoe, but they made it sway so heavily, that I fell into the water. No excuse from their side. There were probably many unfortunate factors coming together, but I would not do this tour again.

The location is quite out of the way from the main highway, but near the Bonampak site. The kitchen was open very early and very late, which fit our needs perfectly. The room and private bathroom was functional.

My partner and I would have been inclined to stay longer if more activities / tours had been available, but there wasn´t much.