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San Cristóbal de las Casas Autumn activities

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San Cristobal: Palenque, Agua Azul, and Misol-Ha Day Trip

1. San Cristobal: Palenque, Agua Azul, and Misol-Ha Day Trip

Get picked up early in the morning in San Cristobal de las Casas and begin your tour. Stop at a traditional Mexican restaurant and enjoy a delicious breakfast. After, head to a set of waterfalls named "Cascadas de Agua Azul," created by the currents of the Otulún, Shumuljá, and Tulijá rivers. See shallow canyons with vertical cliffs. Go for a swim and enjoy the different views that surround you. Continue to the Misol-Ha Waterfalls which are 30 meters high and surrounded by a tropical jungle, making this a beautiful and refreshing place. Then stop at the archaeological site of Palenque where a professional tour guide will accompany you in this historic site. Admire The Palace, The Temple of the Foliated Cross, The Temple of the Sun, and other famous sites in this Mayan city known for its architectural and sculptural heritage. After, reflect on your fun-filled day as you head back to San Cristobal de Las Casas to get dropped off.

From San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo Tour

2. From San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo Tour

Venture into the stunning Sumidero Canyon aboard a boat, giving you the opportunity to discover the lush flora and fauna of the place, including crocodiles, monkeys, and birds in their natural habitat. After this amazing tour, take you to the beautiful Colonial City of Chiapa de Corzo, where you can explore and buy local handicrafts. Immerse yourself in the culture and history of this magical town and let yourself be carried away by its charm. Finally, return to San Cristóbal de las Casas to get dropped off, with your heart full of memories and your mind full of new experiences.

Sumidero National Park Full-Day Trip from San Cristobal

3. Sumidero National Park Full-Day Trip from San Cristobal

Embark on amazing experience to Sumidero National Park. Explore Sumidero Canyon and the town of Chiapa de Corzo on this 9-hour tour from San Cristobal. Begin with a 45-minute drive through the mountains, along a scenic highway toward Tuxtla Gutierrez. Admire the beautiful panoramic views as you pass through the clouds to reach the canyon. The tour continues with a boat trip, as you marvel at the immense Sumidero Canyon from another perspective. After taking in this stunning natural scenery, you’ll visit the magical town of Chiapa de Corzo, known for its magnificent 16th-century Mudéjar Fountain, with its colorful xicalpestles (lacquered and painted gourds). It’s also home to Parachico revelers, the main attraction at the Fiesta of San Sebastián. After the visit you’ll continue on the drive, enjoying breathtaking views of the Sumidero Canyon from several lookout points, including the Ceiba, the Coyota, the Roblar, the Tepehuaje and the Chiapa. These locations allow you to admire the grandeur of the canyon as well as the local flora and fauna.

Montebello Lakes and Chiflon Day Tour from San Cristobal

4. Montebello Lakes and Chiflon Day Tour from San Cristobal

This 12-hour tour takes you from San Cristobal de las Casas in the morning to Lagos de Montebello. Head first to the Chiflón waterfall, a natural freefall of water surrounded by reeds and palm groves. Next on the itinerary is a visit to the Montebello Lakes in a nature reserve that is Mexico's most beautiful lake district. The reserve comprises acres of pines, oaks and rainforest where, weather permitting, there will be the opportunity to enjoy views of the many lakes and the varying colors of the waters. After visiting this picturesque natural environment, the tour returns to San Cristobal de Las Casas, arriving in the early evening.

San Cristóbal: Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience

5. San Cristóbal: Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience

Starts by leaving your hotel in San Cristóbal de Las Casas. Head to the famous and spectacular Agua Azul waterfalls, but before that, make a stop in the charming town of Ocosingo, where you can enjoy a delicious local breakfast if you wish (not included). Arrive at the majestic Agua Azul waterfalls, where you have the opportunity to walk, admire, and capture the best photographs of this amazing landscape. Its impressive turquoise color and the large amount of vegetation that surrounds it will leave you breathless. Continuing with your fantastic adventure, venture to discover the majestic Misol-Ha waterfall, an imposing waterfall of over 25 meters high that leave you breathless. Admire its beauty surrounded by lush vegetation, where tall trees will embrace you with their shade. Enjoy the impressive Archaeological Zone of Palenque, home to one of the most fascinating civilizations in history! Explore this majestic place, walking at your own pace and admiring each of its impressive constructions. Let yourself be captivated by the mysterious atmosphere that surrounds these ancient temples, marvel at their detailed engravings and discover the secrets that have survived through the centuries. Also have time to have your meals to have energy to finish this unforgettable adventure. (Meals not included) At the end of the day, drop off passengers who decide to end their trip at the Ado Palenque bus station. (Bus ticket not included), then begin the return trip to San Cristobal. To conclude this adventure, drop you off at "Cafetería Al Grano" in the city center, in front of the central park, so that you can return to your accommodation on your own to rest and enjoy the unforgettable memories that your mind and heart have created with this wonderful trip.

San Cristobal: Arcotete, Mamut & Rancho Nuevo Caves Day Trip

6. San Cristobal: Arcotete, Mamut & Rancho Nuevo Caves Day Trip

Welcome to an underground world full of magic and mystery in El Mamut Caves! Immerse yourself in a giant cave with impressive rock formations that leave you breathless, with a height of 15 meters. This natural wonder captivate you with its winding paths full of stalactites and stalagmites that will lead you to an underground universe. Explore a fascinating and wonderful underground world! The Arcotete is a place that has been shaped by time, where its walls immerse you in an unforgettable adventure. With limestone stalactites and stalagmites that seem to be taken from a storybook, this natural attraction will surprise you with its unique geological formations. The lush vegetation and fauna that surround it leave you speechless. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the legend of Jean Françoise D'Arcotete, the French soldier who gave his name to this amazing place! Come and live an experience you never forget. And that's not all, in the famous Rancho Nuevo Caves, discovered in 1947, enter a maze of impressive rock formations. With only one entrance, these caves extend along 10.2 kilometers, with a depth of up to 550 meters. In addition to exploring the wonderful natural attractions of the park, you can also enjoy exciting additional activities (not included) that will leave you wanting more. Are you up for sliding down huge slides, flying through the zip line, or exploring the beautiful ocote forests on horseback and on foot? The limit is your own adventure! Please note that these additional activities are not included in your experience or its cost. To conclude this adventure, back to San Cristóbal de Las Casas. Drop you off at "Al Grano Cafeteria" in the city center in front of the central park, so you can return to your accommodation on your own to rest and enjoy the unforgettable memories that your mind and heart created with this wonderful trip.

Las Nubes Waterfalls & Comitan Magical Town

7. Las Nubes Waterfalls & Comitan Magical Town

Explore the nature and beauty of LAS NUBES Waterfalls formed by the Santo Domingo River and visit Comitan Magical Town. Discover the natural beauty of the Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve in the state of Chiapas. Arrive and start to know this beautiful place, seeing the suspension bridge, the water falls and then we have a walking tour through the nature to the side of the river going up to the hill for  interesting panoramic views of the  Santo Domingo River (2hrs). Look out upon this mystical setting from a vantage point that is almost 500 feet high. You’ll even have the chance to walk along a majestic suspension bridge and enjoy the refreshing mist from the waterfalls. After the visit we will have time to eat food (lunch)  and then continue with the  visit of  Comitan Magical Town (1.3 hrs). After the visit,the tour will will continue back to San Cristobal, where you will be dropped off at your hotel. 

Agua Azul & Palenque Ruins: Full-Day Tour from San Cristobal

8. Agua Azul & Palenque Ruins: Full-Day Tour from San Cristobal

Your full-day tour leaves San Cristobal de las Casas for the 90-minute transfer to Agua Azul. When you reach this series of glittering cascades you’ll have free time to immerse yourself in the pools, and later you’ll see Misol Ha, the highest waterfall in Mexico. In the Sierra Madre de Chiapas Mountains you’ll marvel at Agua Azul, a series of cascades and shallow pools of limestone-rich water. You can follow the movement of the water down a series of natural dams to the point where it ends the clear, waist-deep Shumulhá River. During April and May, the dry months, the water is a shimmering blue due the high amount of limestone present. In the rainy season the color is diluted because of the increased volume of water. These beautiful cascades continue on for miles across lush valleys and canyons. The Mayan archaeological site at Palenque is your next stop on the tour. Palenque was a Mayan city-state that flourished during the 7th century. The ruins that have been unearthed date as far back as 226 B.C, with the most recent dating to the fall of Palenque, which occurred around 1123 A.D. Palenque is a medium-sized site, much smaller than some of the major Mayan sites, but it contains some of the finest Mayan architecture, sculpture, and bas-relief carvings found to date.

Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo from San Cristobal

9. Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo from San Cristobal

Explore Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo on a full-day tour from San Cristobal. Begin with a 45-minute drive through the mountains, along the scenic highway, toward Tuxtla Gutierrez. Pay attention to the beautiful panoramic views as you drive through the clouds to reach the canyon. Arrive at Chiapa de Corzo, an archaeological site of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. Embark on a boat trip that will take you on a 2-hour ride down the river where the steep walls of the canyon tower overhead. Look out for stunning waterfalls, caves, and dramatic cliffs. You may even glimpse a crocodile, and will definitely see plenty of other natural wildlife, especially birds.   Take your last photos as you make your way back to the dock and get back into the van. From here, make the return trip to San Cristobal, passing along the curvy mountain roads. You will be dropped off in the city center so you can continue your day of sightseeing, shopping, or popping into a local cafe for a fulfilling lunch on your own. From the city center, you can easy walk to your hotel.  

From San Cristobal: Day Trip to Montebello Lakes & Las Nubes

10. From San Cristobal: Day Trip to Montebello Lakes & Las Nubes

Start an exciting excursion in the morning from San Cristóbal de Las Casas to one of the most beautiful places in the region. Along the way, stop for a delicious breakfast (not included in the cost) before continuing on to the eco-tourism center Las Nubes. Arrive at the spectacular Las Nubes, located on the banks of the mighty Santo Domingo River. This natural paradise boasts crystal-clear waterfalls and pools that create stunning landscapes surrounded by lush vegetation. Walk along different trails that lead to several viewpoints, appreciate the majesty of the Santo Domingo River and the impressive waterfalls that give this site its name. Plus, have the thrill of crossing a hanging bridge in front of the waterfalls and enjoying a refreshing swim in the pools as long as conditions and weather permit. After this unique experience, travel to Montebello Lakes, the most beautiful lake area in Mexico. Here, in the Natural Reserve of the same name, admire several lakes and, if the weather permits, see the different shades of their crystal-clear waters surrounded by pines, oaks, and jungle. Also have time to enjoy delicious local cuisine in one of the cottages run by the locals (food not included in the cost). Finally, return to San Cristóbal de las Casas to get dropped off.

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We had a very nice guide - Miguel. Even though the tour was announced as in Spanish he spoke Spanish and English (the guide at the raft did speak only Spanish - so be aware you will not understand everything if you don’t speak Spanish) and did a great job to integrate everyone. The waterfalls are beautiful- we had 2 hours. I would have liked more time but it was enough to go all the way up and down again taking our time taking photos. Others didn’t go all the way or went down by zip line. I loved the lakes - after a quick lunch we went on an almost 1 1/2 hour rafting tour on the first beautiful lake which included a 10 minute detour to a smaller lake. I liked the information he gave about the lake. Afterwards, we went to the border with Guatemala to see two other lakes. I found we had ample time to see and enjoy everything. The drive is very long though. We only got back at 9.30 pm, so I was glad, we didn’t get cut short on the sights

We kwamen sochtends toe aan het ado station ipv de luchthaven maar dit was geen enkel probleem en we werden daar mooi op tijd opgehaald door een enthousiaste chaufeur Saoul. Hij sprak enkel spaans maar kon vertalen met z’n telefoon. De tocht door Sumidero was prachtig, en Saoul maakte duidelijke afspraken met ons over het trefpunt in Chiapa de Corzo, waar hij ook stipt op tijd verscheen. We zouden dit iedereen aanraden!

What a magical experience and would recommend to anyone. Everyone from our hotel pickup, translator to our boat driver were all just excellent. Plan to return next May and will for sure book this experience for my mom. A+++++++++ all the way!

the guide-driver was very friendly and very informative and explained to us what was necessary about the places where we went as well as his recommendations of what to take and what to leave in the van, the transportation was very comfortable

Very professional, fun activities, very worthwhile. We were given an english guide who was really nice and extremely helpful, and made sure we got the most out of the day