| "Traveling through Mexico with Florencio Moreno as our guide and lecturer gave Smithsonian Associates an unparalleled experience. His breadth of knowledge and ability to engender an appreciation for all aspects of Mexican culture and history made every day a wonderful adventure. Through all of my travels all over the world, he is one of the very best leaders I have met and I hope many Smithsonian Associates will be able to experience Mexico through his eyes." |
Jeanie Glock
Program Coordinator
Smithsonian Journeys
Washington D.C.
Phone 202.786.3263
Fax 202.633.9250
www.SmithsonianJourneys.org |
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"I would like to give the highest recommendation to Florencio Moreno and Academic Tours in Oaxaca! Florencio is extremely reliable and honest, his command as well as understanding of the English language is excellent. He is flexible and more than willing to work with people and their interests. Florencio has handled our annual group programs to Oaxaca since 2003, they are without question the BEST tours we have offered our clients in our 20 years in the business. I would not travel to Oaxaca without him! I know that some companies may offer lower prices, but I’m a firm believer in "you get what you pay for". We’ve seen it happen too many times. Florencio is extremely conscientious, he offers excellent quality, and works very hard to meet whatever special interests you might have... he tries harder. Without question, we know you will be well taken care of."
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Sherry & Tom Wilson
Craft World Tours
Byron, NY 14422, USA.
tel: 585-548-2667
fax: 585-548-2821
cwtours@rochester.rr.com
www.cwtours.com |
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"I have worked with Florencio Moreno for six years. He is the best tour guide that I have ever worked with and I know he will be a valuable asset to your tour. Mr. Moreno manages and guides all of my Oaxaca tours. Also, since Mr. Moreno is shy about tooting his own horn, I'd like to point out that in addition to guiding Siesta Tours' tours to Oaxaca, he also is the guide for the National Geographic and Smithsonian tours to Oaxaca.
I have learned more by sitting on the tour bus listening to Mr. Moreno talk to the tour groups than I learned in graduate school where I majored in Latin American Studies. He is not only a fountain of relevant information, he has integrity. He has always delivered everything on time, whether it be transportation, event planning or visits to artisan homes. I depend on Mr. Moreno 100% to take over for me when I can't be in Oaxaca with a tour group."
"Florencio is absolutely amazing. He has an astounding amount of information at his disposal and the ability to deliver it in such a persuasive way. I have learned a great deal about Mexico: its ancient, colonial and more recent history, its people, its spiritual history - Catholic and otherwise - its social fabric and its rich culture."
- Participant of the March 2005 "Treasures of Oaxaca" tour |
Mrs. Marion Bayer, President
Siesta Tours, Inc.
Tennessee: 800-679-2746
www.siestatours.com |
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| "Over the past six years, Florencio Moreno has led many Santa Barbara Museum of Art tours in colonial Mexico and Oaxaca. He is an exceptional guide-lecturer as well as a spell-binding story teller, and an academic with a special interest in anthropology and folk art. Travelers are held spellbound as he recounts the legends of the past and describes the unique traditions that continue to guide village life today. We look forward to revisiting Mexico many times, always with Florencio as our leader." |
Shelley Ruston
Director of Special Programs
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
California, USA.
Tel 805 884 6435
Fax 805 996 6840
sruston@mindspring.com |
"Florencio: I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how thrilled I am with Academic Tours in Oaxaca. Our Day of the Dead experience went way beyond our expectations. It's always nice to work with someone who has a passion for their cultural past and present. You allowed us to experience the true meaning of the celebration! Congratulations to you and your staff for a job well done.
I hope to work with you many times in the future."
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Terry K. Hartnett
Director
Groups and Incentives
World Travel Service
thartnett@worldtvl.com
www.worldtvl.com |
"My husband and I have traveled throughout the world and Florencio Moreno is the best tour guide we have ever had. Not only is he very knowledgeable, he possesses all the "people skills" needed in order to conduct an excellent tour. We both highly recommend him."
- Guild of Professional Tour Guides
- National Federation of Tourist Guide Associations
- World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations |
Vicky Schwartz
Certified Master Guide
victoriaschwartz@erols.com |
"I have been leading tours for The Athenaeum Library in La Jolla, California for 10 years with extremely satisfied clients. There are many ingredients that combine to create a successful tour. Florencio is the catalyst. Of course, you would expect your guide to be reliable, conversant in English, and generally friendly and warm to your clients. Florencio goes way beyond this. He has an astounding passion for his culture which he shares every moment you're in his company. His knowledge is unlimited. He has delivered us to private homes where we've enjoyed special meals with artisans and their families. He's taken us to the observatory to study the stars after visiting Monte Alban. He is gracious, compassionate, and 110% available. Without him, I would never even think about taking a group to Oaxaca."
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Christine Tobias
BreakAway Tours
San Diego, California
btobias@cox.net
www.breakawaytours.com |
