Top San Cristóbal de las Casas Archaeology Tours

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.

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.

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Visit two of Mexico’s most stunning waterfalls—followed by a visit to the archaeological site of Palenque, an ancient Maya city-state—during this full-day, guided small-group tour to Agua Azul and Misol from San Cristobal de las Casas. A tasty breakfast buffet, pickup and drop-off from select hotel zones, and admission tickets are included.

On this half day tour, you’ll visit the Mayan-Tzotziles indigenous communities and visit the church of St. Juan Bautista in San Juan Chamula, and then visit the indiginous community of Zincantan. Learn about pre-Hispanic rituals in the communities, and also check out the beautiful weaving and multi-colored embroidery. You'll also try handmade tortillas and drink.

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.

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.

Discover the best of Chiapas on a day full of nature and history. We leave early for Palenque, with a stop for breakfast in Ocosingo (not included). We visit the spectacular Waterfalls of Agua Azul, ideal for swimming and exploring. In the rainy season, its hue may vary. Afterwards, you will meet Misol-Ha, a majestic 40 m waterfall in the middle of the jungle. We continue to the Archaeological Zone of Palenque, one of the most important Mayan sites. We will take a two-hour guided tour of its temples and pyramids. At the end, we will stop for lunch (not included) and you can stay in Palenque, getting off at the ADO terminal. Live an unforgettable day between natural wonders and Mayan legacy! Book now.

Combine visits to Sumidero Canyon and the Magic Chiapa de Corzo on this adventure from San Cristobal de las Casas. With your guide pointing out the flora and fauna, take a boat ride through the canyon on the Grijalva River, admiring in the towering canyon walls around you. Stop next at the Magic Town (Pueblo Magico) of Chiapa de Corzo, where a walking tour will take you to the city's central fountain, formed of mudejar-style brickwork. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation included.

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.