Itinerary
- Day 1
Tuxtla Gutierrez to San Cristobal de las Casas
Your Chiapas adventure kicks off with a boat ride through Sumidero Canyon, where you'll spot wildlife and take in the natural scenery. From there, you'll check out the colonial streets of Chiapa de Corzo and browse through local handicrafts at the market. Later, head to San Cristobal de las Casas for the night, arriving by early evening.
- Start point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Tuxtla Gutierrez Ángel Albino Corzo (TGZ), Carretera Vergel Ángel Albino Corzo Km 12.48, Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas 29177, Mexico (Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport, 06:00 - 13:00)
Included Activities
- Boat tour through Sumidero Canyon National Park
- Visit to Chiapa de Corzo colonial city
- Arrival transfer from Tuxtla Gutierrez airport
Optional Activities
- Shopping for unique handicrafts in Chiapa de Corzo
Landmarks Sumidero Canyon National Park Chiapa de Corzo - Day 2
San Cristobal de las Casas
This morning, travel to San Juan Chamula to visit the temple and see how local traditions blend with spiritual practices. Then head to Zinacantan where you'll spend time at a local family's home, try traditional drinks, and watch someone work the traditional waist loom. The whole experience gives you a real sense of how these communities operate. You'll return to San Cristobal by late afternoon.
Included Activities
- Visit to San Juan Chamula temple
- Visit to Zinacantan town
- Visit to local family home
- Traditional drink tasting
- Learn about traditional waist loom technique
Landmarks San Juan Chamula Zinacantan - Day 3
San Cristobal de las Casas to Comitan
Early start heading to Comitan. After arriving, make your way down 800 steps to see Velo de Novia waterfall up close, which takes about an hour round trip. Later, visit Montebello Lakes natural reserve where you can see the different colored lakes. If you're interested, rent a cork boat to get out on the water for a different perspective. Head back to San Cristobal in the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit to Chiflon Waterfalls
- Visit to Montebello Lakes natural reserve
- Walk to Velo de Novia waterfall
Optional Activities
- Cork boat rental on Montebello Lakes
Landmarks Chiflon Waterfalls Montebello Lakes Velo de Novia Waterfall - Day 4
San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque
Depart for Palenque with several stops along the way. First, you'll see Agua Azul's intense blue waters and waterfalls. Then move on to Misol Ha, where tropical forest surrounds more waterfalls and pools. By afternoon, reach the Mayan archaeological site of Palenque itself. Walk through El Palacio, Temple of the Foliated Cross, and Temple of the Sun to get a sense of the site's scale. Stay overnight in the town of Palenque.
Included Activities
- Visit to Agua Azul waterfalls
- Visit to Misol Ha waterfall and tropical environment
- Visit to Palenque archaeological site
- Exploration of El Palacio
- Exploration of Temple of the Foliated Cross
- Exploration of Temple of the Sun
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Agua Azul (weather and conditions permitting)
Landmarks Agua Azul Waterfalls Misol Ha Waterfall Palenque Archaeological Site El Palacio Temple of the Foliated Cross Temple of the Sun - Day 5
Palenque to Frontera Corozal
Start the day at Bonampak archaeological site to see the Maya murals painted on temple walls. Travel to Frontera Corozal after that, then spend an hour on the Usumacinta River traveling through the jungle to reach Yaxchilan. Explore the ruins there before making the return journey. You'll be back in Palenque by evening for your final night.
Included Activities
- Visit to Bonampak archaeological site
- Navigation on Usumacinta River
- Visit to Yaxchilan archaeological site
Landmarks Bonampak Archaeological Site Usumacinta River Yaxchilan Archaeological Site Frontera Corozal - Day 6
Palenque to Villahermosa
Spend your last morning at La Venta Museum, which has two main sections worth exploring. The zoological area lets you see jaguars and other tropical animals in a natural setting. The archaeological section displays impressive Olmec heads and figures carved from stone. After finishing up, transfer to Villahermosa airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Aeropuerto Internacional de Villahermosa C.P.A. Carlos Rovirosa Pérez (VSA), Carretera Villahermosa - Macuspana Km. 13, Centro, Tabasco, Mexico (villahermosa airport, 16:00 - 16:30)
Included Activities
- Visit to La Venta Museum zoological area
- Visit to La Venta Museum archaeological area
- Departure transfer to Villahermosa airport
Landmarks La Venta Museum
