If you want to be sure of a satisfying and memorable experience
in Mexico, Carlos is the one to contact.

This is a small selection of the many testimonials
Carlos has received over the years from satisfied clients.

April 2007

I would like to recommend Carlos Ruiz Checa for the many services he can provide. If one needs help at the Consulate, Immigration, or finding reliable workmen for the car or house, Carlos can help. In addition, he is a great help to people with medical problems. He is completely honest reliable, and punctual.

He was a great help to me when my husband was hospitalized and subsequently passed away, showing great compassion and understanding.

The day Jim died, I called Carlos immediately. He came at once and took care of the formalities, helping us with matters that I was too distressed to handle at that moment: contacting the Memorial Society and registering with the American Consulate.

I can never thank him enough for all his kindness and help.

Sharon M.

April 2007

I fell and fractured my arm late one night in February. I managed to reach my phone and call Carlos, whom I had asked to be my emergency buddy. He came immediately and took charge. During the next two months, I relied on him completely as I was virtually helpless. It was a bad fracture. He took care of the activities of daily living I was unable accomplish myself. He also accompanied me to all my medical appointments, interpreting, and intervening with medical professionals when necessary. I always felt that my needs and interests were of primary importance to him.

What impressed me most about him was his compassion and concern for my wellbeing, and his professionalism. I never felt embarrassed or discouraged that he had to do things for me I had always managed myself. Now I look back on what could have been a hellish experience, it seems almost enjoyable because through it all, I had an interesting, intelligent companion and a thoughtful caregiver.

V.W.

April 2006

Dear Carlos,

It is with deep gratitude that I write this note of thanks. During the most heartrending time for our family the help and guidance you have provided is appreciated beyond words. I thank you for assisting me with all the aspects of this family matter with the utmost professionalism. The care and kindness you showed us all will always be cherished.

With Kindest Regards,

Bill J.

Retired Captain, Toronto Fire Department

May 2002

I arrived in Guadalajara in June, 2002 to tour around and see if I would like to live here permanently. After several weeks, someone at the American Society put me in contact with Carlos Ruiz Checa, a man who she know helps Americans to find housing, telephones, cable, etc.

Through Carlos, I found an apartment, got hooked up to cable, got a telephone, as well as he was very helpful with translation.

I have found him trustworthy and responsible.

Virginia C.

March 2002

To whom it may concern:

I have known Carlos Ruiz Checa for more than five years. From personal experience, I know him to be intelligent, resourceful, trustworthy and competent. He is well-know and respected in the American Community in Guadalajara. Over the years he has assisted many ex-patriots  with a variety of problems. Carlos understands the American culture very well, having visted the U.S. a number of times.

Janet L.

March 2002

From:        Art Wigdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 3

Subject:     Recommendation of Carlos Ruiz Checa

My four years of knowing Carlos has helped our American Legion post considerably. Carlos acted as middle-man in my dealings with Mexican contractors. He has helped me many times overcoming the language barrier. His work charges have been very cost-effective. His honesty and trustworthiness are beyond reproach, and he ahs willingly become a volunteer, helping us with our Orphans Christmas event in which we host 700 orphans annually. Carlos understands and is very professional working with contractors and in every case, stood up for the American Legion’s interests. Carlos is an honest, trustworthy person.

To whom it may concern:

I have personally known Carlos Ruiz Checa for more than five years. Carlos has done a wide variety of projects for me. I know him to be versatile, intelligent, competent, resourceful and trustworthy. Carlos is extremely demanding of himself, as well as of anyone he supervises.

I specifically know of several incidents where Carlos deferred payment or did not charge at all for his work, depending upon the financial condition of his client.

Over the years, Carlos has also been retained by the American Legion Post 3 and the American Society of Jalisco. There is no better evidence of their satisfaction than the fact that they have hired him repeatedly.

Bernard C.

April 2002

To whom it may concern:

I have know Carlos Ruiz Checa for several years. He has helped solve different problems for me while living in Guadalajara. Because of the fact that Carlos is bilingual, he has helped me with the language barrier as well as get items I would need for a specific job.

For example, he traveled to Los Angeles by air […] and returned with my car.  He helped me from Los Angeles to Guadalajara, dealing with customs and immigration, from the border to Guadalajara.

Carlos is trustworthy and competent in what he is doing and I would use his services when needed as well as recommend him to other individuals.

Loretta E.

To whom it may concern:

This letter is to attest to the fact that my experience in working with Carlos Ruiz Checa has been that he is extremely honest and capable in all the jobs an work that he has done for me. I am confident that you will be satisfied with the results of any task that he agrees to do for you.

William F. R.

April 2002

To whom it may concern:

As Vice-President of the American Society of Jalisco, one must exercise extreme caution when recommending anyone’s services, but in this instance there is no hesitation. I and my wife, Brandy, recommend the services of Carlos Ruiz Checa. His business ethics and  efficiency are qualities you can count on.

He has worked with me as a translator and connected us with many contractors over the past four years. He has also provided the same assistance for other members of the American society.

Walter J.

April 1997

My father died in Guadalajara in March. I am the executor of his estate and therefore had to go to Guadalajara to bring his automobile and personal effects back to the United States. I know very little Spanish, do not know the roads, and am not accustomed to driving conditions in Mexico.

A friend of my father’s at the American Society of Jalisco recommended Mr. [Ruiz] Checa. He told me that [Carlos] drives for a living and is very trustworthy, and speaks excellent English. I hired him Wednesday afternoon and he was ready to leave at 6:00 am the next morning. [Carlos]  has been driving for approximately twelve years and has extensive knowledge of Mexico, the United States and other Latin American countries. I also discovered that he is a life-guard  and certified in life saving techniques through the Red Cross. He also served as a wonderful traveling companion for me after losing my father. [Carlos] made my trip back to the United States very comfortable and I would highly recommend him.

Pamela T.

Grand Prairie, Texas

October 1997

To whom it may concern,

During my trip to the United States last year, I decided to spend two weeks in Mexico which proved to be on of the best two weeks of my life so far. As I was only 22 years old and a female traveling alone, arriving in Guadalajara was an extremely daunting experience. I has no knowledge of the Spanish language and found it extremely difficult to feel comfortable walking around this foreign city alone.

After discussing my feelings with the owners of my hotel, they kindly put me in touch with Carlos and informed me of his services to travelers such as myself. The three days I spent with Carlos were fantastic and I can honestly say that my trip would not have been half as memorable as it was if I had not come into contact with Carlos.

Most of all, I enjoyed his company. His wisdom, kindness and generosity are rare and his persistence in making my trip as enjoyable as possible will never be forgotten. I would undoubtedly recommend his services to anyone and I cannot emphasize enough how valuable my three days in Guadalajara have been to me. I am eternally thankful to Carlos and hope many others will take the opportunity to experience such a wonderful city in the company of such a wonderful host.

Alysia B.

Australia

June 1995

We would like to recommend Carlos Ruiz Checa as a tour guide for anyone visiting Mexico, especially Guadalajara. He is very knowledgeable about local an regional history. He is very thorough and dependable. He is capable of securing proper lodging for whatever your travel desires are. Whether you are traveling on a budget or going first class, Carlos will make your trip more interesting and easier.

We had a great time in Guadalajara with much thanks to Carlos. I believe it will be an enriching experience for you as well.

Stacia F. & Chris D. J.

February 1993

To Whom it May Concern

I met Carlos Ruiz in the fall of 1991. He was teaching Mayan and Mexican history at a special show I attended.

Carlos was very pleasant and, patient and helpful with the planning of a 1992 vacation with my daughter. He helped us select the route, the lodging, English speaking guides, foods and specific places and ruins to see on our trip.

I am so pleased to have been helped by Carlos and to continue seeing Carlos as a teacher of Mexican history. My daughter and I plan to go back to Mexico and will again be helped by his knowledge and recommendations.

Rosan R.

December 1991

To Whom it May Concern

Carlos Ruiz Checa is a tour guide based in Guadalajara, Mexico and I was given his name by a mutual friend.

I hired Carlos to act as a guide on my recent trip to the Yucatan Peninsula in April of 1991. I found Carlos to be an excellent resource. He is very knowledgeable and proud of his heritage and able to expose us to the history and culture of the area. He is fluent in English and a very competent tour guide. I would gladly recommend his services.

Katherine D.

San Anselmo, CA.

November 1991

To Whom it May Concern

Carlos [Ruiz] Checa is a knowledgeable and thorough tour guide whose services we benefited from on a trip to Mexico several years ago.

We met Carlos in a hotel in Guadalajara. My wife, two daughters and I wanted to see the Mexican countryside and Carlos proposed a three-day itinerary through the Michoacan. He knew the area and its history and took us to many interesting places we would not have gone to on our own.

Steve H.

Pacific Grove, California

November 1991

To Whom it May Concern

I was recently on vacation near Guadalajara at the resort Rio Caliente. A friend and myself had an opportunity to employ the guide services of Carlos Ruiz Checa for sightseeing in Tlaquepaque and Guadalajara. This was one of the highlights of my trip. Not only was he very gracious and congenial, he knew so much about the area that we would not have experienced on our own or with other tour services.

He was very attentive to what our individual interests were for site seeing, shopping and dining. I was amazed at how much he knew about the various places and sites we went. He truly loves his country and reflected this throughout the day in his explanations and descriptions of the various settings. He assisted us in finding quality purchases for reasonable prices and was helpful with the language as well as using Mexican currency.

I feel we got a true look at this beautiful city in Mexico. I think we would have wasted much time trying to find our way around and missed so much if we had not had Carlos with us. We recommended his guide services to many people who were staying at the same resort were. I highly recommend his services to anyone who would like make a visit to Mexico memorable and worthwhile.

Susan D.

Cambria, California.

November 1991

To whom it may concern:

Carlos Ruiz Checa has been a long-time friend and has been such a help to me in many areas. His skills as a travel agent and tour guide has assisted me and my visiting friends to plan trips and to find almost anything that is available in town.

I am also lucky enough to be able to call on his skills for many for many household repairs.

Sandra H.

March 1989

To whom it may concern:

This is a letter of introduction and reference for Carlos Ruiz Checa. Mr. Checa is a buyer, interpreter, liaison, and advisor for Winged Adventures Mexico.

Mr. Checa has the sole responsibility of purchasing merchandise from craftspeople in Mexico and accompanying it to our headquarters in San Francisco.

Mr. Checa is absolutely trustworthy and his behavior is professional and above reproach. I value his friendship and am very thankful for his assistance in my business. Without that assistance, it is doubtful Winged Adventures could exist.

Carol D. C.

March 1988

To whom it may concern:

I have known Carlos Ruiz Checa for over two years. He has been invaluable to me, both in my business and as a tourist.

Carlos has been an interpreter, guide and driver for me on three extended trips to Mexico city, Oaxaca, Morelia, Guadalajara, and many small villages. His reliability, ease with people, knowledge, flexibility, personality and deep sense of responsibility make it a joy to work with him to accomplish my goals. I recommend him highly.

Carol. D. C.

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