Get back to nature on a day trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas to the beautiful waterfalls of Agua Azul. See the amazing constructions and step pyramids of the Maya civilization at the archaeological site of Palenque.

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Duration 17 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Driver: Spanish
Pickup included: Pickup from your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Please ensure that you share your accommodation details directly with the local partner at least one day before the tour, and be ready waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your pickup.

Highlights

Visit the beautiful waterfalls of Agua Azul
Explore the ruins of the Maya city of Palenque
See the beautiful cascades of Misol-Ha pouring through the rainforest

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Following pick-up from your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas, head towards the ancient Maya city of Palenque and stop at the amazing waterfalls of Agua Azul along the way. Gaze in awe at the cascades, formed by the currents of the Otulún, Shumuljá and Tulijá rivers and shallow canyons banked by vertical cliffs. Get the chance to cool down with a swim, time permitting, and marvel at the different areas and landscapes of the natural wonder. Continue to the waterfalls of Misol-Ha, where the water can rise to heights of up to 30 meters in the natural rainforest surroundings. Then, discover the ruins of the Maya civilization at the archaeological site of Palenque. Admire the impressive buildings and structures of the former city state, including the Temple of the Foliated Cross and Temple of the Sun in the stunning Temple of the Cross group of step pyramids. Return to San Cristóbal at the end of the day for drop off at a central location.

Includes

Transportation by air-conditioned minivan
Entrance fees
National park fees
Spanish-speaking driver

Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Guide
Hotel drop off
Gratuities

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Babies under 1 year

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Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Pets
Oversize luggage
Smoking
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

This tour is not suitable for pregnant women
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The duration of the transfers is approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
Bring your swimming costume and a change of clothes
Bring water, sunglasses, mosquito repellent and sunscreen
A gratuity is not included and left to your discretion

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Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 15 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.8/5
Transportation
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Safety
4.8/5

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What happens to a 17-hour bus tour? I started with worries, but there were meals and rest breaks on the way, and almost all of them slept while traveling. The Palenque archeological group was charged separately for the guide in English, and it seemed to be divided by the number of participants, but my car was myself, so I paid for the whole car and I could not deny it. I wish that the time was a little longer. It was a rush from the middle.

January 29, 2020

Palenque is really great, just be prepared that there is limited possibility to buy food and what is available is overexpensed. Aqua Azul is also nice, but not sure about swimming, I want do that, water is a but dirty. The other cascade is nice, but would have prefered to skip it, the trip is already so long.

December 26, 2019

Is not really a guide tour. They provide you the transportation , but not any further information about the places or the arqueological locations. Every visit is on your own and they suggest the payment of certified tour guides on every location.

November 11, 2019

From San Cristóbal: Agua Azul and Palenque Day Trip

From San Cristóbal: Agua Azul and Palenque Day Trip

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