How We Make Money — Honestly
Full transparency about how this site is funded, what it means for you, and our editorial standards.
Effective Date: May 5, 2026. chichenitzafromcancun.com is an independent travel guide that earns commissions through affiliate programs. Here’s how it works — in plain language.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that contain a tracking code. When you click one and complete a booking, the platform credits us with a small commission — at no additional cost to you.
You’ll see affiliate links throughout this site:
- Tour booking buttons (e.g., “Book Your Tour on GetYourGuide”)
- Embedded GetYourGuide booking widgets
- Mentions of specific tours within content
- Footer links
Our Affiliate Partners
GetYourGuide Affiliate Program
chichenitzafromcancun.com is a participant in the GetYourGuide Affiliate Program. We earn commissions from qualifying tour bookings. Our partner ID is 0MDHERJ. Visit GetYourGuide at www.getyourguide.com.
What This Means for You
It does NOT affect:
- Prices — you pay the same as booking directly on GetYourGuide. No markups.
- Availability — same tours, dates, options.
- Booking protection — you get GetYourGuide’s full booking protection and free cancellation policy.
- Refunds and modifications — handled directly by GetYourGuide per their policies.
It DOES affect:
- Our income — when you book through our links, we earn commission that helps maintain the site.
- Our editorial focus — we focus on tours available through GetYourGuide because they’re our affiliate partner.
Our Editorial Standards
We’re committed to honest, accurate information regardless of affiliate relationships:
- We only recommend tours we believe deliver good value, based on aggregate traveler reviews and our research
- All reviews on our site are real, from verified GetYourGuide bookings — no fabricated testimonials
- We disclose drawbacks honestly (long drive, hot weather, additional fees)
- We update content as offerings, prices, and reviews change
- We don’t accept payment from tour operators for positive coverage or favorable rankings
Bottom line: we recommend tours we’d recommend to a friend. Affiliate commission doesn’t change what we say — but it does keep this site running.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is made in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR § 255.5 (Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising), which requires content creators to disclose material connections (including affiliate relationships) with brands they discuss.
Cookies and Tracking
When you click an affiliate link, GetYourGuide places a cookie on your device that allows them to attribute the booking to us. The cookie:
- Does not contain personally identifiable information
- Typically expires after 30 days
- Can be cleared anytime through your browser settings
For more details, see our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy.
Questions?
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make money, email us at [email protected].
Thank you for supporting independent travel content by booking through our links.