Nothing put positive vibrations for me about Maruba. I did the Altun Ha trip and Maruba was the highlight of this tour. So much so, that one couple in the group that I traveled with decided to stay overnight. The food was great, the spa service I received was nice and the whole place was relaxing. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the zoo is the pot calling the kettle black. A dead viper in a bottle/animals caged in a "zoo" (and no, this is not their "natural" environment). On that note, I enjoyed the zoo as well and would highly recommend both. If you don't like caged animals don't go to the zoo, if you don't like snakes in a bottle, don't order that drink. Good luck Maruba, you deserve that award.