Top Chiapas Cultural Tours

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Set out from Palenque for a day full of natural wonders and cultural exploring. Visit the UNESCO-listed Palenque archaeological site and spend a couple hours touring this ancient, jungle-clad city, learning about its role in Mayan civilization while perusing its temples and artifacts. Afterward, pay a visit to two local waterfalls: the towering 115-feet-high (35-meter) Misol-Ha, and Agua Azul, a series of turquoise-colored cascades and pools—prefect for a refreshing afternoon swim.

The tour to indigenous peoples in Chiapas, is a cultural excursion that will allow you to know the history, customs and traditions of our ancestors in this region of Chiapas Departure: 9:30 AM. Approximate return: 1:30 p.m. I mean Reception in Agency or Hotel. Visit to the town of San Juan Chamula. For two hours (We made a walk to the surroundings of the town, Later the church is visited, with the possibility of observing the rituals that take place inside it, free time to tour the square.)  Visit the town of Zinacantán. For one hour (visit to a local indigenous family)

Join on a unique and personalized journey through the charming city of San Cristóbal de las Casas, where history, culture, and tradition come alive. Our private city tour offers an intimate and immersive experience, tailored to your interests and preferences. your private tour is flexible, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Take your time to admire the vibrant colors and intricate details of the city's colonial architecture, browse the local markets, or simply soak up the atmosphere in the city's charming plazas. San Cristóbal de las Casas is a city like no other, with its unique blend of indigenous and colonial influences. your tour will give you a deeper understanding of the city's history, culture, and traditions, and provide you with unforgettable memories of your visit.

Explore the rugged beauty of Sumidero Canyon National Park on this budget-friendly day trip from San Cristobal de las Casas. Marvel at Sumidero’s towering walls, which rise thousands of feet in some spots, and watch for crocodiles, monkeys, river turtles and numerous types of birds. After a boat ride through the Grijalva River and a walk through the canyon, visit the gorgeous colonial city of Chiapa de Corzo.

Visit the ruins of Yaxchilan and Bonampak on this small-group full-day tour from Palenque. Start early and have breakfast en route to the Yaxchilan Archaeological Site, which is located deep in the Lacandon Jungle, and can only be reached by boat on the Usumacinta River. Upon arrival, your guide shows you around the extensive Mayan ruins. Then stop for lunch before continuing to Bonampak, a smaller site with vibrant Mayan murals that date to 800 AD. Your tour includes guide, air-conditioned minivan, breakfast and lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Check out at 6:00 am. Stop en route for breakfast, transfer to the Corozal border jetty, take a boat to visit the archaeological area of Yaxchilan later visit Bonampak and free afternoon, dinner (included) and stay to sleep in cabins within the jungle in the community of Lacanja. 2 Day. Have breakfast (included), hike in the Lacandon jungle to visit the waterfalls of the Mactunina River, food (included) and return to Palenque approximately 19:30 hrs. ​

Experience the magic of San Cristóbal de las Casas with a private city tour tailored to your interests. Enjoy a flexible and customizable tour with a knowledgeable guide at your disposal, uncovering the city's hidden gems, from cobblestone streets to vibrant markets. Visit iconic landmarks like Catedral de San Cristóbal Mártir, Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, and Parque Quiosco Central. Explore lesser-known neighborhoods and markets, such as Mercado de la Caridad y Santo Domingo. Learn about the region's history, mythology, and traditions, gaining a deeper understanding of the Maya culture. This private tour provides a relaxed and intimate experience, allowing you to soak up the city's atmosphere at your own pace. Your guide will focus solely on you, answering questions, sharing local legends, and providing insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, and shop.

Torn between visiting the Mexican rainforest or a Mayan archaeological site? Go for both. During this fun-filled, double-duty tour, you’ll head to Agua Azul and Misol-Ha—two stunning freshwater cascades, flanked by lush jungle—before arriving at Palenque. Then get a peek at well-preserved ancient ruins, like the Temple of the Sun, an iconic stepped pyramid. Transfer from San Cristobal is included.

Escape the city in favor of Sumidero Canyon National Park and the colonial town of San Juan Chamula on a full-day tour from San Cristóbal de las Casas. Designed to delight lovers of culture and nature, this excursion includes a boat ride on the Grijalva River, flanked by cliffs reaching 3,280 feet (1,000 meters), and a guided tour of San Juan Chamula, replete with quaint churches and an artisan market. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Leave the tourist track behind on this visit to the indigenous communities of the Tzotzil ethnic group of Mexico. The tour includes a visit to the town of San Juan Chamula to see the fusion of contemporary and ancient Mayan traditions, and a tour of Zinacantan to see locals working pre-Columbian waist looms and to sample handmade tortillas and regional drinks.

Explore the vibrant city of San Cristobal de Las Casas—and learn about Chiapas' Tzotzil Maya people and traditions when you visit several Indigenous villages—on this half-day, small-group tour. Following morning pickup, discover San Cristobal's characterful neighborhoods before visiting a side of the region many others miss. Head to San Juan Chamula to explore its colorful church, and visit Zinacantan to immerse yourself in its beautiful craft traditions.

Visit the Maya towns of the Chiapas highlands on a full-day tour from Tuxtla Gutierrez to San Juan Chamula, Zinacantan, and San Cristobal de las Casas. You'll learn about Maya culture and history as you explore markets, churches, and local handicrafts, pausing for a traditional lunch in Zinacantan. By taking in three very different Maya communities, this tour offers a great perspective on life in Chiapas, with a guide to help you understand the things you see and connect with local people.

Learn about Palenque Mayan ruins on this private tour just for you and your family. You won’t need to share your guide or transport with anyone else. Instead, go at your own pace while you learn about the Mesoamerican step pyramid, the hieroglyphics, and the Mayan culture from your personal guide.

I grew up with the traditions and legends of indigenous and mestizo peoples of Chiapas, where I come from. I learned them from my grandparents, parents and later, during my university career, I delved into diferent historical and social aspects. I also lived a historical moment in my town, witnessing the armed revolution of the EZLN (Zapatistas). My passion for traditions and legends continues to be more and more alive and I enjoy sharing it with visitors from Chiapas. I have shared it for 10 years, receiving very positive comments. THIS TOUR CAN BE MODIFIED AND ADOPTED TO YOUR INTERESTS.

Visit one of Mexico's most enchanting Maya sites on a full-day tour from Tuxtla Gutierrez to Palenque, then continue to two gorgeous waterfalls in the Chiapas highlands, Misol-Ha and Agua Azul. You'll see mountain scenery, ancient pyramids, and turquoise pools, with 2.5 hours to explore Palenque alongside a local guide. Learn the stories behind the stones as you tour the UNESCO-listed archeological site, whose elegant architecture has a dramatic backdrop of steep jungle.

Visit to the Indigenous Communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán, places of ancestral traditions where through customs and typical costumes we can know part of the indigenous life of our peoples. Leaving from Tuxtla Gutierrez you will be given free time in San Cristobal. Leaving from San Cristobal you are dropped off at your hotel for free time. Return to Tuxtla Gutierrez or San Cristobal de las Casas. This tour operates with at least 2 people.

This tour starts 9:15 am. Immerse yourself in a unique experience and discover the culture and history of the indigenous peoples of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán! This tour starts from the cafeteria "Al Grano Café" in San Cristobal then you will head to San Juan Chamula, where you will discover the beauty of the typical costume made with sheep wool being a true work of art; you will visit its main temple dedicated to San Juan Bautista, a place considered mystical and sacred by the inhabitants. Later you will meet Zinacantán, there the women wear typical costumes with diversity of hand-woven flowers. It is a show rich in culture and traditions of these indigenous peoples. In addition, you will visit the church of San Lorenzo Martir, and learn about the technique of the waist loom. At the end of the day you will return to San Cristobal. - Please consider having breakfast and lunch at San Cristobal de Las Casas (Food not included)

Enjoy this full day small group guided tour, where you’ll be collected from Tuxtla, then taken on a tour of the indigenous villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. You’ll see several churches and learn about the culture of the area and the Mayan heritage of the people. You’ll also get to sample a traditional lunch of beans, tortillas, local drink, and coffee.

Explore the best of Chiapas on this small-group tour, which takes you seamlessly from San Cristobal de las Casas to Misol-Ha, Agua Azul, and Palenque all in one tour. This is a small-group tour, so you might make a few new friends as you explore the archaeological site of Palenque, and then two impressive waterfalls. Bring a bathing suit in case you want to take a dip in the pools at the base of the falls.

Your private tour to travel like a local and with locals to go deeper into indigenous cultures and the Land of the Mayans. Chiapas is a natural wonder of its own with one of the world's deepest canyons, aqua blue waterfalls, pristine lagoon and cenote, and a jungle with unexcavated Mayan ruins. *This exclusive tour is offered select start dates throughout the year during the best season January (The Grand Fiesta of Chiapa de Corzo) - June. Why Travel with us? Experience real encounters with local hosts, mutual personal growth, cultural awareness, support the local community, businesses, and natives. Make an impact on the ecological conservation and wildlife rehabilitation center (donation included). Your Travel Concierge will be with you. We immerse you and personalize private group tours. We advocate healthy and active, Slow Tourism. We are your Certified Accessibility Advocate, certified bilingual guides, and a verified, licensed, insured agency and tour operator.

History and nature-loving travelers will enjoy this fun, informative private day tour from Palenque or San Cristobal. You'll visit the amazing Mayan pyramids at Palenque, learning all about this ancient culture. Following this, visit some of the most beautiful waterfalls in this part of Mexico, the Misol Ha Falls and the Cascadas de Agua Azul. This is an easy way to visit the Cascadas de Agua Azul Natural Park.

Bicycle across the Chiapas Highlands and visit indigenous communiites you go. Depart from either San Cristóbal de las Casas or Tuxtla Gutiérrez on this 20-mile (32-km) cultural adventure. You'll follow a moderate, single-track trail through villages such as San Juan Chamula—home to indigenous Tzotzil people—and Zinacantán, where you'll stop for quesadillas in a local home. Along the way enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys and stop at area landmarks like the Church of San Juan Bautista, which honors a blend of Catholicism and local Mayan religion.