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Description
Discover the fascinating diversity of Chiapas in 6 days – from the colonial mountain town of San Cristóbal de las Casas to the legendary Mayan sites in the tropical lowlands. This Mexico tour takes you through spectacular landscapes, to mystical cultures, and into the secrets of one of Mesoamerica's most significant civilisations.
What awaits you
This tour of Mexico through Chiapas offers a unique blend of nature, culture and history. You will explore the impressive Sumidero Canyon with its sheer cliffs up to 1000 metres high by boat and hike to the idyllic Montebello Lakes. In San Cristóbal de las Casas, you will immerse yourself in the lives of the Maya-Tzotzil peoples and visit their traditional villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán. In the tropical lowlands, you will discover the famous Maya site of Palenque with the fascinating tomb of ruler Pakal. By riverboat on the mighty Usumacinta, you will reach the remote ruins of Yaxchilán and Bonampak with its unique murals. The tour concludes at La Venta open-air park with its mysterious Olmec heads.
Your route at a glance
- Day 1: Arrival in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, boat trip through the Sumidero Canyon, onward journey to San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Day 2: Visit to the Maya villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán, exploring San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Day 3: Excursion to El Chiflón Waterfalls and Montebello Lakes
- Day 4: Trip to Palenque with a stop at the Agua Azul and Misol Há waterfalls
- Day 5: Boat trip on the Usumacinta to the Maya sites of Yaxchilán and Bonampak
- Day 6: Tour of Palenque, visit to the La Venta Museum, transfer to Villahermosa Airport
Highlights of this trip
- Sumidero Canyon Spectacular boat trip between 1000-metre high rock faces
- San Cristóbal de las Casas: Colonial mountain town with colourful markets and vibrant Mayan culture
- Mayan Villages Authentic Encounters in San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán
- Montebello Lakes Idyllic lakes amidst pine forests
- Palenque: Famous Mayan site with the tomb of ruler Pakal
- Yaxchilan and Bonampak Secluded Mayan ruins with unique murals
- Waterfalls Impressive natural spectacles at Agua Azul and Misol Há
- Olmec Culture Mysterious Granite Heads in the La Venta Museum
Services
- 5 nights in hotels including taxes
- Breakfast on days 2-6
- Spanish/English-speaking tour guide
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- All admissions according to the programme
- Boat trip Sumidero Canyon
This 6-day trip through Chiapas offers you the perfect combination of nature, culture, and history. From the spectacular landscapes of the Sumidero Canyon to vibrant Mayan traditions and mysterious archaeological sites – experience Mexico in all its diversity. The trip is ideal for anyone who wants to discover the highlights of Chiapas in a short time.
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