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Explore Chiapas over 6 days, from the dramatic Sumidero Canyon and a boat trip on the Grijalva River to the Chiflón waterfalls, the Montebello Lakes, and the turquoise cascades of Agua Azul. Discover living Maya culture in San Juan Chamula and San Lorenzo Zinacantán, then continue to remarkable archaeological sites including Toniná, Palenque, Yaxchilán, and Bonampak. Along the way, enjoy city tours, jungle landscapes, and wildlife in the Selva Lacandona.
Explore Chiapas over 6 days, from the dramatic Sumidero Canyon and a boat trip on the Grijalva River to the Chiflón waterfalls, the Montebello Lakes, and the turquoise cascades of Agua Azul.
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Get picked up from Tuxtla Gutiérrez International Airport and head to Sumidero Canyon.
Enjoy a boat trip on the Grijalva River.
Go on a city tour of Chiapa de Corzo.
Then arrive in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Walk around the Chiflón waterfalls and climb the mountain.
Lunch will be on the road to the Montebello Lakes.
Visit five beautiful lakes in the middle of a coniferous forest.
Return to San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Visit the magical community of San Juan Chamula, with the most spiritual expression of the Mayan connection with God, and learn about the political, social, and religious organization of the Maya people in the old days.
Then go to San Lorenzo, a place of beautiful warrior women who fight for their rights with smiles and colourful handmade textiles.
Go on a city tour of San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby at 6:00 a.m.
From the conifer woods, descend into the Lacandon jungle. The first stop will be the archaeological site of Toniná, the highest Mayan monument in Mexico.
The second stop is the Agua Azul waterfalls, with turquoise waters in the middle of the jungle, inside Maya-Tzeltal territory.
Arrive in Palenque.
Visit the archaeological site of Palenque to meet King Kinich Janab Pakal, one of the most famous and important Mayan kings.
Then go directly into the jungle with the smallest ethnic group, the Mayan Lacandonia.
Stay overnight in an eco-hotel to enjoy the forest, the wildlife, and the exotic sounds.
Today starts at 6:30 a.m. to see the Usumacinta River, one of the most important rivers in Mexico, the preamble to a trip into the past - circa 700 BC - with hosts such as howler monkeys, toucans, parrots, and more.
See Bonampak, which means "painted walls." These are the best-preserved paintings in Mesoamerica and tell of King Chan Muan II, his power, and their concept of war and religious rituals.
Return to Palenque and end of services, or transfer to the airport.
The route
The fine print
Guided tours with a certified Mexico guide, for 1 to 5 people
Entrances
Meals
Transportation
Hotel
Tips
Flights
Repellent and sun protection
Good shoes for hot, humid, and cold weather
This tour has a maximum limit of 5 people.
Transportation is not included. If you require transportation, please inform us before booking.
Logistics
Your 6 days finish where they began, in Km 12.48.
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