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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.

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.

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.

Because they know the most important natural attractions of Chiapas and can know well the archaeological area of Palenque, Agua Azul and Misol Ha. Does not include Guide

Son 2 de las Ciudades Mayas que dejaron huella en múltiples testimonios que siguen sorprendiendo tanto a investigadores como a turistas en general. Hazañas de gobernantes, ceremonias rituales, vida cotidiana, son algunos de los episodios registrados en diversas series de jeroglíficos, muchos de los cuales aún aguardan pacientes investigaciones de expertos que logren abrir nuevas ventanas al pasado.

This experience will bring you closer to the most important topics of THE HIGHLANDS OF CHIAPAS: mysticism, religion and customs of the indigenous people in SAN JUAN CHAMULA, the most visited town from San Cristobal and the beautiful textiles and wool pieces of the Highlands of Chiapas area, amazing textiles are common in the shops and markets of San Cristobal but few visitors come to this town located within a picturesque landscape in the mountains. During this tour you will get to know a little of the history and social context, approaching LIVING CULTURE in an interactive and respectful way. Our hallmark is interaction with local communities, as well as direct support for artisans.

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.

Combine visits to the Palenque archaeological site (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the waterfalls at Misolha and Agua Azul in a single tour from San Cristóbal de las Casas. Spend a few hours learning about Mayan culture at the important archaeological site with your guide, then move on to the waterfalls to cool off and take in the natural scenery. Breakfast, and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Discover the ancient history of Mexico on a full-day tour to Palenque, and archaeological site that was once one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Mayan world. Going with a guide is essential, as the ruins are often unmarked and difficult to decipher without context. Avoid the stress of navigating on your own with round-trip hotel transport, and enjoy the intimate setting created by a small group size.

Visit three of southern Mexico’s top destinations on a full-day tour to Agua Azul, Misol-Ha Waterfall, and the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque. You can take nature walks and swim in natural pools at the waterfalls of Agua Azul and Misol Ha. Then have time to explore the archaeological site of Palenque, a UNESCO World Heritage that dates back to the seventh century.

Departure at 03:00 am or 04:00 am (breakfast stop in Ocosingo) visit to the Waterfalls of Agua Azul, tour and food on site (not included). We continue the route to the Misol-Ha waterfall, beautiful waterfall with a height of almost 40 meters. Tour of the Archaeological Zone of Palenque, impressive Mayan city, witness to one of the most important archaeological finds such as the Temple of the Inscriptions, as well as other important buildings: The Palace, Temple of the Sun, the Cross and the Foliated Cross. Return to Tuxtla Gutierrez or San Cristobal de las Casas. This tour operates with at least 2 people.

With a rich history dating back more than a thousand years, no trip to Chiapas is complete without experiencing the archaeological remnants of the prolific Maya civilization. With your admission to the Palenque archaeological sight, experience ruins dating to the Classic period. Highlights include visits to the the Temple of the Inscriptions, and Temple of the Foliated Cross—included with the price of admission.

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.

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. ​

With the help of a taster you will be able to know and learn everything about Chiapas specialty coffees. You will learn about different processes and varieties of producers in the region.

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.