HIGHLIFE MEXICO
Our service is personalized, professional, safe and with highly competitive rates. We know how to create an adventure and turn it into one of your most unforgettable experiences. We have a special love for exploring cenotes, rivers, oceans and lagoons in the area and we want to share that joy with you.
MEET THE HIGHLIFE FAMILY
These are the members of the Highlife Mexico family.
Camila
Kayak Expert and Surf Instructor
Camila is part of the lagoon, as much as the fish and birds. She first fell in love with water sports at 15, teaching windsurfing, and from that moment, her path was clear. Now, as the only female ISA-certified surf instructor in the Mexican Caribbean, she’s a true expert, seamlessly mastering surfing and kayaking.
Camila is deeply passionate about teaching and has an incredible empathy that brings people closer to the beauty of these sports. She carries with her the knowledge of the first explorers who crossed these waters and has been part of remarkable events like Global Greenpeace, El Cruce, Limpiezas con Corazón de Mar, and Wetlands Workshop.
When she’s not guiding others, you’ll find her carving waves on her surfboard, paddling the lagoon, or cruising along on her longboard. Camila’s greatest joy is sharing these waters with you, connecting you to the soul of the sea, and showing you places that leave you in awe.
Whether in the ocean or lagoon, Camila’s warmth and passion make every adventure an unforgettable experience.
Juan Carlos "Jr"
Paddle Board Expert
Junior, or “Jr” as we call him, is our youngest surf instructor. Beyond his love for surfing and bodyboarding, he’s just graduated from nursing school, where he developed a passion for helping others, especially in the health field.
With a background in state competitions, where he’s earned first place in bodyboarding twice, Junior is constantly connected to the ocean. He also works as a certified lifeguard and is part of an underwater rescue team with Civil Protection, always ready to lend a hand.
As an instructor, Junior is incredibly empathetic and has a special talent for teaching young surfers and boogie boarders. He loves working with kids and those who feel a bit nervous, helping them overcome their fears and discover the joy of surfing. With Jr, you’re in the hands of someone passionate, caring, and dedicated to making your experience on the water truly unforgettable!
Sabrina
Paddle Board Expert
Born in Mexico City, has lived 13 Years in Cancun and is absolutely in love with the Mexican Caribbean, loves to kayak, paddle board, lay on the beach and talk to people from all over the world.
Sab is a pioneer adventurer on the Nichupte Lagoon, she helped map the routes for the first kayaking tours, participates in multiple important events and competitions and constantly creates events that promote the conservation of the lagoon.
When she is not kayaking or doing Highlife Administration jobs, you will find her shooting arrows or having a relaxing time with her dogs and family.
Dylan
Kayak Expert and Surf Instructor
Cool Gibraltarian guy, kayak instructor, surf instructor, professional LEGO builder and car enthusiast, Dylan is the perfect guy to explore the Nichupte Lagoon with.
Dylan is a volunteer in the Highlife Mexico family, and works in exchange for accommodation in Cancun! He has his own room and access to all facilities. If you want to join our family just like Dylan, make sure you contact us about our volunteer exchange program.
Gabriela
Paddle Board Expert
PADI Scuba Instructor, with 15 years diving in the Cancun area and 10 years teaching and sharing this wonderful activity with many people from different countries, she spent her career teaching in renowned schools in the area, which has given her a lot of experience teaching, exploring, and knowing the reefs and best diving spots! She makes at least one trip a year to places she hasn’t been! Her plan is to travel more! Although she will always return to Cancun, which has become her home.
Jhared
Paddle Board Expert
Born in San Luis Potosí but local to Cancun by heart, former professional soccer player who fell in love with water sports and decided that this is what truly makes him happy.
Jhared use to think that the ocean and the beach was top best but when he saw and kayaked in the lagoon, he understood his time belong to it, now, he’s one of our professional kayaking guides, with such passion and heart, he will make you fall in love with the lagoon just as he became.
Jackie
Kayak Expert and Surf Instructor
Born in Temozón, a magical town in the Yucatán Peninsula, experienced kayak and surf instructor but overall, completely in love with the hidden treasures of these Mexican lands, you will enjoy talking with her about Mexican culture and hear all the amazing stories about her ancestors. Jackie is such a caring human being who will make you feel comfortable in any situation.
When Jackie is not adventuring with Highlife, she’s in Temozón taking care and having fun with her family.
Judson
Paddle Board Expert
Passionate about martial arts, he practiced Japanese Goju Ryu Karate for 17 years, where the nickname of Joko comes from “Joko Geri = side kick”.
Storyteller at heart, inveterate traveler and creator of a television concept called “Jokotorreando” taking us all to a journey through the lens of his camera to a whole new generation of travel roads, reaching remote destinations full of magic and history, encouraging people to travel and inviting us to experience at first-hand the great opportunity to regain our ability of amusement.
Steph
Paddle Board Expert
Born in Guadalajara, has lived in Cancun for 17 years and loves everything related to the ocean, nutrition & traveling.
Steph is a yogui practitioner for more than 13 years, she teaches SUP yoga (paddle board yoga), ashtanga vinyasa & Rocket yoga.
She is currently studying her 2nd degree in clinic nutrition.
In her free time she loves to skate, be with her dog, friends & family.
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