Alltournative was founded in 1999 in Playa del Carmen by a group of young adventurers whose dream was to bring to the market innovative, exciting and unforgettable experiences, world-class service delivery and a company which would, through its resulting growth, bring to the region much needed economic development, cultural preservation and natural environment conservation. Key to this initial phase were both the current General Director, Carlos Marin and the current Operations Director, Otto von Bertrab.
Carlos completed his MBA in Austin, Texas and spent two years working for McKinsey Consultants in Mexico City. After moving to the position of International Finances Manager for the Mexican communication giant Avantel Carlos decided to throw caution to the wind and follow his dream to start an adventure travel company. Once decided upon this course of action he picked up the phone and called his long-time friend Otto.
At the time Otto von Bertrab was in Monterrey, Mexico and was an itinerant writer whose passion for the Maya culture resulted in the writing and publication of numerous books on Maya mythology and spirituality. Being an innate traveler Otto had left his home town of Monterrey, Mexico years before and had lived in southern and south-eastern Mexico with various Maya communities, including the famous and colorful Lacandonians of the Chiapas rainforest. He immediately agreed to join the project and moved his family to the Yucatan Peninsula to live with the Maya community of Pac-Chén (approximately one hour from Tulum).
In 1999 the Mayas of the isolated jungle community of Pac-Chén were on the brink of selling off their natural heritage in the face of an extremely bleak economic future. However thanks to an enormous creative effort on the part of both parties the groundwork was laid for what today has become an internationally-recognized success story in practical sustainable development.
And today these three, together with the support of a professionally trained and committed team, have ensured that Alltournative continues to maintain that original vision, one which it has successfully realized and delivered upon to well over 650,000 satisfied clients. Regional and national leader in its industry Alltournative strives to operate adventure and ecotourism in a socially responsible manner, through the sustainable development of the Mexican Caribbean region, its indigenous Maya cultures and its natural resources, while ensuring at every step along the way premium service quality and delivery.
So if it is exciting adventure, enriching cultural encounters or simply spectacular natural environments that you are looking for, join the many that have enjoyed what Alltournative has to offer and…
Get out… Go Native!
