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We’ve gone out on the boat with Valentino a couple times and it never disappoints! We don’t fish... read more

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Valentino is knowledgeable and helped us land big fish! Amazing guide and will recommend to anyone... read more

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Reviewed November 1, 2016 via mobile

Hubby and I Rented w Valentino and. 2 other couples. We were given a price before we started. The day was beautiful and it was a good time. BUT, be prepared with $ for snorkel equipment and a stop at a restaurant. When his afternoon reservation cancelled he made our charter longer...it was a little too long for me. When our trip ended he had RAISED THE PRICE! We were out of extra pesos and he waited on the beach until we returned with his money. It was embarrassing! I would suggest paying at the time you START the charter and bring extra for a tip if you like.

Date of experience: April 2016
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Reviewed October 18, 2016 via mobile

We met Valentino during our stay at Secrets. He took us on a boat tour of the beautiful bays. We stopped to see dolphins and sea turtles on our way to an incredible snorkeling spot. My husband even got to fish with him along the way! Valentino is very friendly and knowledgeable. We felt safe and happy during our time with him. Great value and service! We will definitely call him when we return to Huatulco!

Date of experience: October 2016
Thank BoomhaueRN
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Reviewed October 15, 2016 via mobile

Valentino approached us at Secrets at the beginning of the week and was very accommodating and flexible for our price point. My wife and I were on our honeymoon and he treated us with so much respect and friendship. He was on time, had beers and water, and took us out for more than 5 hours on his boat. We fished, saw dolphins and sea turtles, snorkeled, saw many beautiful villages and bays of Huatulco - he was an ambassador of the city - he knew about everything! He was so kind and accommodating and made sure we had a great time. I would recommend him to everyone and anyone who wants to try something exciting and refreshing. Whenever my wife and I find ourselves back in the beautiful city of Huatulco, we will absolutely give Valentino a call, he made our honeymoon something to always remember! Don't miss out on this guy, he is a professional!

-The Honeymooners

Date of experience: October 2016
Thank gregskimvt
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Reviewed May 22, 2016 via mobile

Huatulco has officially become our place in Mexico, with our most recent vacation there this past December, and Valentino is definitely our go-to guy for adventures on the Pacific Ocean.

We met Valentino on our 1st trip, on the beach at Dreams, after reading about the 'friendly water guide, walking the beaches with his frisbee'. We agreed to a price, and he took my wife and I out for a beautiful tour of the bays on a search for migrating whales. We saw many turtles and dolphins on that voyage, but no whales. Valentino then took us to Playa La Entrega, introduced us to a friend, running a restaurant on the beach, and told us he'd be back in a couple of hours. While there was no pressure to buy anything, in exchange for seats under the palapa, we ate, drank, listened to live music, and snorkeled until Valentino returned for us. We felt well taken care of the entire time.

On our 2nd and most recent trip to Huatulco, I emailed Valentino in advance of our stay at Camino Real. We agreed to a price, and hoped this time we'd see whales. Valentino was as determined as we were; and through his local network, via cb radio, we tracked several whales and got quite close... Then we came upon at least 2 pods of dolphins, and several whales, enjoying a wealth of sardines in deep ocean... 'Aren't you going in?' Valentino said to me. I was in my shortie wet suit, with snorkel and mask, and heard my wife ask 'what about sharks?' Valentino replied that 'sharks wouldn't be around this many dolphins', and that's all I needed to hear... I jumped into the 300 ft depths and realized a dream of swimming with dolphins and whales! It was magic, and I have the underwater photos to share and remember it by. Even after that amazing experience, Valentino dropped us off for another visit to Playa La Entrega. On the way there he even stopped to tow a friend's disabled boat to safety.

While neither Valentino or I can guarantee you'll see whales while in Huatulco, you'll definitely have an amazing time with him on the water.

Date of experience: December 2015
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Reviewed May 17, 2016

Valentino took us on a chartered sport fishing trip for Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi. He also took us up the coast to the various bays on the Huatulco coastline. He is personable, interesting, converses well and is extremely informative about all aspects of this region. We saw sea turtles, dolphin, caught Mahi Mahi and Bonito. We had an outstanding trip that was beyond excellent on every level. Would I do it again? Without hesitation whatever the price. You must do this!

Date of experience: May 2016
Thank dwaynewhlr0
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