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Palenque: Rafting and Jungle Trail Adventure

Palenque: Rafting and Jungle Trail Adventure

Experience an unforgettable adventure starting from Palenque, combining the thrill of rafting down the Lacanja River and exploring the lush jungle with a Lacandon guide. This full-day excursion is perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers. Itinerary: 5:30 AM – Departure from Palenque: Early Start: Begin your adventure with an early departure from your hotel in Palenque. 7:30 AM – Breakfast Stop: Breakfast: Stop for a hearty breakfast to fuel up for the day's activities. 9:00 AM – Arrival at Lacanja Chansayab: Welcome: Arrive at Lacanja Chansayab and meet your specialized rafting guides. 9:30 AM – Rafting on the Lacanja River: Rafting Adventure: Embark on an exciting 2-hour descent down the Lacanja River. Enjoy the thrill of navigating the rapids, surrounded by the dense jungle. Nature Sightings: Keep an eye out for exotic wildlife and lush vegetation as you paddle down the river. 11:30 AM – Jungle Hike with a Lacandon Guide: Guided Hike: After rafting, a Lacandon guide will take you on a 2-hour hike through the jungle. Flora and Fauna: Learn about the rich flora and fauna of the region. Your guide will share insights into the local ecosystem and the Lacandon culture. Waterfall Swim: Enjoy the opportunity to swim in a beautiful waterfall, a hidden gem recommended by your guide. 2:00 PM – Lunch and Rest in the Village: Lunch: Return to the village for a delicious meal. Savor local cuisine and relax after your morning adventures. Rest: Take some time to rest and soak in the tranquil atmosphere of the village. 4:00 PM – Departure from Lacanja Chansayab: Return Journey: Begin the drive back to Palenque, reflecting on the day's exciting experiences. 8:00 PM – Arrival in Palenque: End of Tour: Arrive back at your hotel in Palenque, feeling enriched and exhilarated by your adventure.

Desde Palenque: Rafting, Caminata en Selva Y Bonampak

Desde Palenque: Rafting, Caminata en Selva Y Bonampak

We start the adventure at 5:30 am, we go to where you are staying. Around 7:30 am we stop for buffet breakfast, then we continue the journey to Lacanja Chansayab, the Lacandon village, where a guide will be waiting for us to raft on the Lacanja River. After rafting we take a walk with a Lacandon guide where he will explain the flora and fauna of the place, you will be able to see birds, monkeys, among other jungle animals. At the end of the tour we return to the camp where we will have lunch. Finally we move to Bonampak, there we will see the incredible original paintings, where he explains a little about the history that the Mayans lived in that area. We will be arriving in Palenque around 8 pm.

Lacandon Jungle Adventure and Bonampak Archaelogical Site

Lacandon Jungle Adventure and Bonampak Archaelogical Site

Meet your driver at your Palenque hotel then set off on a scenic 1-hour journey to the Lacandon Jungle. Enjoy a traditional breakfast and hot beverages at a roadside restaurant before continuing to your destination. You will first visit the Bonampak ruins and the wall painting. Declared a natural monument on August 21, 1992, the forest extends over some 4,357 hectares and is still inhabited by the Lacandon Maya people. Encounter refreshing streams and marvel at the endemic flora and fauna of the dense countryside.After the visit, you will be taken on a guided jungle hike with the chance to see local flora and fauna plus a visit to beautiful virgin waterfalls and explore the Lacanja Ruins. Awaken your senses to the piercing calls of monkeys and wild birds; smell the enticing aromas of exotic flowers; and listen to the crunch of leaves beneath your feet as you arrive at the ancient Mayan monument of Lacanja, a city abandoned and stranded in the midst of the jungle. Interact with the natives of Lacanjá Chansayab, a traditional Mayan village in which old customs still reign supreme, then stroll to the revitalizing Moctuniha Waterfall to marvel at the natural splendor of the formation. Take a revitalizing dip before enjoying a late lunch and returning to your Palenque hotel by mini-van.

2 Day Lacandon Jungle, the Lost City and Bonampak Ruins

2 Day Lacandon Jungle, the Lost City and Bonampak Ruins

Embark on a 2-day adventure from Palenque to the Lacandon Jungle and 2 Mayan sites with a bilingual tour guide. Explore in trekking visiting waterfalls and cenotes and spend one night lodging at an ecolodge. Enjoy meals, 1-night of accommodation, and all entry tickets. Following morning pickup at your hotel, drive to the ancient Mayan archaeological site of Bonampak, first seen by non-Mayans in 1946. Once there, get 2 hours to explore the site and look at its famous murals. Enjoy a breakfast buffet on the road as you venture into the lush green rainforest of the Lacandon Jungle. Declared a natural monument in 1992, the forest extends over some 4,357 hectares and is still inhabited by the Lacandon Maya people. Once you have visited the site, we will continue in a trekking into the Jungle visiting the "The lost City of Lacanjá". Encounter refreshing streams and waterfalls and marvel at the endemic flora and fauna of the dense countryside for 2-3 hours, later, spend the night in an ecolodge in the community of Lacanja Chansayab, where you will be able to live with a Mayan Lacandon family and learn about their experiences and customs. The next day, hike along a trail in the middle of the jungle for 2 hours to visit a Cenote called "Corcho Negro - Black Cork", enjoy the flora of the jungle and take a break around the jungle. We will have time to take a lunch after the visit to continue then to your hotel in Palenque.

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