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Chiapas land of wonders

Chiapas land of wonders

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7 days / 6 nights

Chiapas is synonymous with adventure, jungle lands, ancient traditions, Mayan palaces, and fresh water. It is one of the most surprising destinations in the country for the richness of its landscapes and the joy of its people.

We design a trip to the heart of this region where we will meet the famous Sumidero Canyon sailing through the waters of the Grijalva River Gorge. We will stroll through the cobbled streets of San Cristóbal de las Casas, a charming town that preserves its indigenous tradition and at the same time has become a cosmopolitan city of international reference.

We will enter the lush jungle of Chiapas to marvel at the ancient ruins of Palenque and its astronomical observatory and Bonampak, where the only best-preserved original frescoes in the Mayan world are found.

Chiapas is so surprising that its memory will be forever.

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  • Departure/Return Location
    Start in Tuxtla Gutierrez airport / End in Villahermosa airport

Tour Plan

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DAY 1. TUXTLA GUTIERREZ - SUMIDERO CANNYON - SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS
Assistance on arrival at the Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport and transfer to Chiapa de Corzo, to the Grijalva river jetty (25 km) to navigate and observe the wonderful geological fault that gives the name of the Sumidero Canyon, with walls up to 1,300 m high. On our boat ride we will be able to appreciate the diversity of endemic flora and fauna, such as the crocodile, the spider monkey and different birds. Free time for lunch in Chiapa de Corzo. Later, we will continue heading to the beautiful city of San Cristóbal de las Casas (60km), the state's cultural and artistic center, located in the Los Altos region of Chiapas. After our registration at the hotel, we will take a short walk to see its historic center. Accommodation. * To fulfill the itinerary of Day 1, the arrival of the flight to Tuxtla must be in the morning.
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DAY 2. SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS – INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES - SAN CRISTÓBAL
After breakfast we will leave for San Juan Chamula, a Tzotzil indigenous community, one of the most important in the region. We will learn about the fusion of ancestral traditions with the culture that came with La Conquista and we will understand the syncretism that identifies this place. Later, we will continue to Zinacantán, where we will visit the village church and the house of a family cooperative, dedicated to crafts, especially textiles and waist loom embroidery that dates back to pre-Hispanic times. When we finish, we will return to San Cristóbal de Las Casas. Free time until night, when we will have a tasting dinner  in one of the most recognized restaurants in the city and we will taste the diverse gastronomy of Chiapas. Accommodation.
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DAY 3. SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS - AGUA AZUL WATERFALLS - MISOL HA - PALENQUE.
After breakfast, we will leave for the Agua Azul waterfalls (160km), a set of waterfalls created by the currents of the Otulún, Shumuljá and Tulijá rivers, forming shallow canyons with vertical cliffs, where they can walk and swim in the pools natural. Free time for lunch and continuation to the Misol-Ha waterfalls (45 km), which at 30 meters high, and surrounded by high tropical jungle, make this an impressive and beautiful place. We will continue our route until we reach the city of Palenque (30km). Transfer to hotel and accommodation.
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DAY 4. PALENQUE ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE
After breakfast we will visit the Archaeological Zone of Palenque, an impressive Mayan city from the Classic Period. We will meet with an expert guide the Temple of the Inscriptions where the tomb of Pakal, the highest Governor who brought to splendor this Capital-State, the tomb of the Red Queen, The Palace, the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of Crosses. This Mayan city stands out for its architectural and sculptural heritage, nestled in a unique setting of tropical rainforest. After the visit you will have free time to discover this magical city on your own as well as to have lunch. Back to the hotel. Free time and accommodation.
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DAY 5. PALENQUE - YAXCHILÁN - LACANJÁ
After breakfast, we will leave very early for Frontera Corozal, where we will embark for approximately an hour downstream contemplating exuberant nature, to visit the mystical archaeological site of Yaxchilán (165km), an ancient city of Mayan Culture located on the banks of the River Usumacinta. In the Late Classic period, Yaxchilán was one of the most powerful Mayan states in the region. The site is especially known for its sculpted stone lintels which contain hieroglyphic texts that describe the city's dynastic history. Upon our return, we will make a stop at Frontera Corozal to eat and then continue to our accommodation in Lacanjá.
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DAY 6. LACANJÁ - BONAMPAK - PALENQUE
Breakfast and departure to visit the archaeological site of Bonampak (15km), whose name means "Painted Walls", and therein lies the fame of this unique place, since on the walls of the enclosures are the best preserved paintings of the Mayan World . After the visit, we return to Lacanjá, lunch and check out to return to the city of Palenque. Accommodation.
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DAY 7. PALENQUE - VILLAHERMOSA (AIRPORT) - MEXICO CITY
Breakfast and free time until transfer to Villahermosa airport (150 km, 2:30 hrs) to board your return flight. End of our services.

THE TRIP INCLUDES:
  • Transfers airport - hotel - airport.
  • Private transportation throughout the tour.
  • 6 nights accommodation in a double room.
  • Certified guide.
  • Entrance and visit to the Sumidero Canyon.
  • Visit to the communities of San Jun Chamula and Zinacantán.
  • Chiapas gastronomy tasting dinner.
  • Visit and tickets for Agua Azul and Misol Ha.
  • Visit and tickets to the archaeological site of Palenque.
  • Boat to Yaxchilán.
  • Visit and tickets to Yaxchilán.
  • Visit and tickets to Bonampak
THE TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE:
  • Air Transport
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks
  • Meals not described in the itinerary
  • Tips to guide and driver
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